Yesterday we were out doing errands, walking along and talking, when I noticed a woman coming towards us. 'That's beautiful!' she exclaimed as she got closer and grabbed a corner of my poncho.
She asked if I'd made it. I said I had. She repeated that it was beautiful, then said, 'I'm a crocheter, so I notice these things.' We laughed. She was on her way somewhere and we didn't chat longer than that, so I didn't have time to tell her that the squares were made on my pin loom, but the edgings are crocheted. It really didn't matter. We shared a chuckle over our yarny loves and it was a happy, unexpected moment of good cheer on a frosty afternoon. There have been countless times through the years where I notice someone wearing something made of yarn and I try to get a closer look without them knowing I'm looking. I always want to say, 'I'm not lookin' at you. I'm just interested in your yarn.' Sometimes I do ask if the person made what they're wearing and I compliment them on it. If they did, they usually brighten up and respond like I always do when someone approaches me--with a smile and a short comment about it. It makes me happy and it's a nice change from commenting about the weather 😉😏
4 comments:
A compliment is always welcome. I am married to a quilter so I know how much a few words of praise help to validate what she does. Wear your poncho with pride, Shari!
Miriam does wonderful work, david, judging from her Etsy shop photos!
It is a lovely poncho the mix of wonderful colours so nice to see.
Reading through the reply to my comment in your previous post. I'm sorry you are still having to boil water, hope the situation can be fixed soon.
Also in reply to your question, I am doing okay thank you.
I enjoyed a brief walk around town on Tuesday looking at the twinkling Christmas Lights, although it was very cold it was enjoyable :)
All the best Jan
Thanks, Jan!
I'm glad to know you're OK. A nice walk in the brisk air with lights twinkling--what's not to love?
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