So, I was in Hobby Lobby looking at crochet hooks and thread. This little old lady rolls her cart next to mine and says, "So, whatcha gonna make?" I said, "Oh, doilies and stuff like that." We proceeded to talk for almost half an hour about sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting and such things as that. She is 94, her and her husband retired in 79. They moved to a three bedroom apartment in the 40's when Dow started up in this area. It was quite a conversation.........she was quite a lady. She gave me a bag of scraps for me to 'quilt'. I will probably make little girl aprons out of them........there was some fabric in the bag with a paper doll print.....in pink. She made quite an impression on me. She said if you let your hands be idle, you get into trouble. I told her I heartily agreed. I didn't get her first name, just her last, and it was an unusual name, so I promptly forgot it.
You can't see her in her vehicle, but I know it wasn't a dream. I have the fabric to prove it.
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Maybe you'll see her again in HL.
I am giddy remembering because she told me she stopped me for two reasons, one that she rarely sees a woman in skirt and two the fabric. I too wish I would have followed her home. We shared our testimony our lives and where we are going, but neglected to share our address.
sigh
Jennifer
Wonder what it is that makes people open up like that? I've had some of the most interesting stories told me by people I know I'll never see again.
Deby
and yes, it is refreshing when somebody, a complete stranger strikes up a conversation, and a good one at that!!!
kim and humble wife.......I SURE wish I would have at least got her first name.
She is exactly right about being idle... I have been keeping my hands busy for a while... I have some baby booties I am crocheting and now a baby sweater. :)
Swoon... I wish they were for a baby for me.
AND, I am going to try my hand at making an Easter dress for Carlie Jean! :) I am so excited!!! :)
Cameo got a handmedown basically brand new dress for her Easter dress and so I am going to use that and base everyone else's outfits around it! :)
FUN!
Love you Mrs. Mo! :)
Chas
Blessings!