Who Taught You Your Craft?

I was reading some blogs today, a pleasant diversion from what I "SHOULD" have been doing, and it got me thinking about my history of how I learned different things and I became curious to see if I could get any answers from some of the folks that might read this. I began to reflect on my own learning period, of which I am constantly aware of the fact is an on going process! So, here is a bit of my learning back ground, and I hope you share yours with me.

My oldest sister wanted to teach me to knit, to carry on what our mother had taught her and since our mother had recently died with out having the chance to teach me, Priscilla took it upon herself to teach me as she was taught by our mother. I cherish this as a special memory of my sister who has also passed away.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Quilting are the majority of my crafting, I do like to try other things but these are the 3 I always go back to, they give me a satisfaction of creating something, as well as soothing me in times of stress.

Creating things reminds me of how a family life should be, calm and steady, growing and changing, and at times it can be frustrating, trying and down right nerve racking, while still satisfying as you work with your materials.

We as people need to grow [row by row, or year by year] and if we don't, we will be just like one of those U.F.O's in the back of the closet. Knitting as well as other crafts keeps me sane in the crazy busy world we live in and the way that world can creep into your home, the steady click, click, click of the needles soothes me and is music to my ears, it helps me drown out all the 'noise' coming at me from so many directions.

My next oldest sister Mary taught me how to crochet as well as Priscilla having some in put, but the basics were learned at Mary's side. I have taught myself the more advanced things little by little, but the basics that are needed to get started and will be with you forever were passed on my oldest sisters. I tried a few times to teach my own daughter how to knit and once how to crochet, but the interest wasn't really there at the time as well as the differences between us with her being a lefty. I am so glad she has learned to knit and look forward to seeing her craft skills develop as well. NOW, tell me how you learned, I would love to hear it!