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i came across something worth saving

a worn out moccasin, perhaps one of the most beautiful

ones we have ever had

i believe they came as a gift from my sister Kathy

to my daughter Tamara

and warmed her toes for many, many years

they were handmade in the traditional way

they were almost completely worn out on the bottom, the soft wool lining was in shredds

as the trim or rabbit fur was only there enough to be recognizable

and yet the heart, the shield, the beaded artistry in the center was mostly intact

a few tiny seed beeds missing here and there but just as beautiful as the day they were created

so i preformed heart surgery

cutting away to save it

maybe it will be transplanted one day to a new moccasin

or

maybe it will be framed as a reminder

of all the tiny little stitches that shielded this heart and held it together all this time

xo

m

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Comments

[emma lamb]

Beautiful... absolutely worth saving.
xx

[Cozy Memories]

My goodness, yes it would have been unthinkable for me to throw this treasure away. Gorgeous in many ways, that you so eloquently mentionned in your post. Thank you so much for sharing, my friend !
xoxo

[Nicole]

Margie the treasure-keeper. Love it!

[Lisa J]

Gorgeous, and definitely in need of saving. I can't wait to see what it becomes in your talented hands.

[Ariadne]

I am like that too keeping whatever can be saved!AriadnefromGreece!

[kat]

Can't wait to see what new life you bring to these beautiful pieces of art!

[melissa]

gorgeous. i love moccasins.

[Geninne]

Beautiful! Remember all the pretty ones we saw at the RAHM?

[Emily]

Very pretty - definitely worth saving :)

[Annie @ knitsofacto]

Oh wow, it's fabulous.

It would make up into a beautiful mini pouch for keeping treasures in :)