@Carolina925 wrote:
My mother used to crochet all the time and I never could understand how she could watch TV or just sit and talk without even looking at her work! She tried to teach me but I couldn't, for the life of me, get my fingers to work. Now, with my arthritic fingers, I know it would be impossible. I did a lot of counted cross stitch back in the 80s and found it to be therapeutic. I started one for my mother with one of her favorite hymns, then time got away from me and she passed. I found it years ago and tried to at least finish it for myself but my eyes had gotten so bad that I could no longer do it. Now that I've had cataract surgery, I could probably finish it now. Someday, I suppose.
I also did quilting, was in a quilters group in our local technical school, which was lots of fun. I can see why ladies a long time ago did this for the fellowship involved.
I did lots of macrame in the 70s. Had an aunt who did beautiful tatting, which was pretty amazing to watch. Arthritis has pretty much taken away anything that calls for hand work.
@Carolina925 Welcome!🥰I was touched as I read your post about how your arthritis prevented you from finishing such a heartwarming, precious gift for your dear mother and losing her before you could finish it!❤️I think it would be WONDERFUL if you could finish it in homage to her!😊
THANK you SO much for caring to share!🤗
~~~All we need is LOVE💖