Well not really buried. Just tucked away in a cupboard with a lot of memories. Mum (for whom I named this blog) had hands that were never idle and churned out rugs like these at a rate of knots. Any scrap of yarn was fair game and wound up thoroughly crocheted into one of Mum's rugs. We lost Mum thirteen years ago and, unable to bear parting with her beautiful rugs, I collected them for safekeeping. This year I finally got brave, dragged them out and offered them to a few family members, keeping one for myself.
Mum's rugs are a little more special, I feel, because Mum was born with three fingers missing from her non-dominant hand. I never discovered anything that those seven busy fingers couldn't do. Here are some of Mum's rugs for you to look at.
Our Canadian rellies have arrived. We will be looking at our country with refreshed eyes as we take them about for the next few weeks.
Happy Australia Day to all. Bye now, until next time.
How lovely and colourful those rugs are! They must also be associated with so many happy memories. You must be very glad to have them.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the relatives!
They are lovely blankets. Particularly like the top one. A new family heirloom :-)
ReplyDeleteMinding my own: It's been all go since they arrived. So much to fit in so few days.
ReplyDeleteMaria. The top one is my favourite too.
How beautifull... It is hard to part with loved items..
ReplyDeleteI have all my mums crochet hooks,patterns and cotton and even a little material..
Thanks for sharing those beautiful rugs:)) and memories..
What beautiful work, and what wonderful memories! My grandmother used to buy up rummage sale clothes and cut them up for quilts. When she died, I inherited a whole box of quilt tops. Grandma never paid attention to color theory or fabric - just big squares of cloth quilted together. I don't quilt...but I open that box and visit her quilt tops quite regularly.
ReplyDeleteHello Pat. You're right it was hard, but I thought it was time I shared them with my siblings.
ReplyDeleteLaurie: Lucky you. Your Grandma's work was probably born of necessity, rather than the hobby it has become these days. For me that would make it extra special.
Oh I love he top one, but how I couldnt Love them all! How special, I just lost my mother and fater within the last few years and that brought tears to my eyes of appreaciation of you sharing your pictures and memories. They will be adored Im sure, how beautiful to know that your mothers hands created and touched them :( What a treasure, worth more than a treasure of gold to me :)
ReplyDeleteMe too, Donz. It's hard to get used to being without your parents, isn't it? Memories are special. I hope you're getting over your loss.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful rugs, your mum did fantastic work no wonder you would want to share them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping in Cristy. It is high time I shared them. The rugs are too nice to keep hidden away. :)
ReplyDeleteElsie, granny square blankets are at the height of fashion right now even more desirable when made by a family relative I think.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying being a tourist in your own backyard*!*
Thoroughly enjoying it, Annie. I've even forgiven the corellas for stripping our apple tree, as they put on such a show for our guests. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha - naughty clowns aren't they - glad I only get a couple of those feathered visitors at any one time*!*
ReplyDeleteThey can be a bit overwhelming in large numbers, Annie, but always entertaining. :)
ReplyDeleteMy much loved maternal Nana died back in 1986 but in early eighties Nana crocheted me literally hundreds of small centre squares to get my crochet started..l was almost 40 & was learning to crochet..So after carting these treasures all over the country when we`ve moved, etc, l decided just this past month to make a blanket with the remaining squares - in memory of Nana Elsie.. Almost finished so when l`ve used up all the centres l`ll call it a day.. Lovely memories to keep.. My Nana was special to me & had the patience to show me how to sew, how to crochet.. Your blog is interesting..Will be coming in here often ..Best Wishes, ..
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