time for another mitten monday
remember the unfinished mittens on the far left
they have a message to share today
as promised
knit using the selbu mitten pattern in the book Folk Mittens
and the lovely briggs and little wool from new brunswick
the reverse side reveals a secret
alas the left mitten doesn't have a thumb hole
the story goes that these were knit over 10 years ago
at the hospital bedside of a family member that was in
a terrible accident with life threatening injuries
i didn't leave the hospital for almost a week
a great many of my worries and concerns were
knit into those mittens
the loved one had a complete recovery
the mittens were never finished
and it wasn't until they resurfaced when I was looking for my mittens
to photograph that i realized
just how special they were
i am going to frame them
as a reminder
of how precious
life
is
xo
oh goodness what a (happy ending) story these special mittens hold !
thank you so much for sharing it with us all
yes you should frame them, I agree with you
oxoxo
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | January 23, 2012 at 04:19 PM
I had shivers looking at Geninne's father's art earlier today and now am having shivers for a different reason. What a powerful story behind those mittens. Isn't it interesting how certain objects carry so much of us in them.
Posted by: Kathleen | January 23, 2012 at 04:22 PM
That's such a touching story!Thanks for sharing!AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | January 23, 2012 at 04:26 PM
wow, that's amazing.
Posted by: sara f | January 23, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Who knew mittens could have such a story behind them? Definitely worth framing.
Posted by: tara | January 23, 2012 at 05:18 PM
I think that's a wonderful idea
life is precious, we need a little reminder every once in awhile
and what a beautiful way to remember.
xx
Posted by: arounna | January 23, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Life is precious. I'm so glad you're in mine.
Posted by: Lisa J | January 23, 2012 at 06:06 PM
These are lovely. This is a sweet gesture.
Posted by: Alma | January 23, 2012 at 10:34 PM
They're beautiful. The message made me well up :)
Some people would look back on that time as difficult, you look back on it as a positive reminder. You're a good teacher. Jx
Posted by: joanie | January 24, 2012 at 01:17 AM
Beautiful tribute to the life. It makes these mittens so vey special !
Crafting has that fantastic and helpful power to keep the mind busy.
Posted by: Nanou | January 24, 2012 at 01:52 AM
Special mittens indeed. We knit our lives into our stitches in so many ways don't we.
Posted by: Annie | January 24, 2012 at 06:36 AM
The warmth of your heart and how dear life is are truly shared by that pair of mittens. Wonderful end to a tale that could have gone either way.
Posted by: Mike Deeden | January 24, 2012 at 09:21 AM
Even the NAME mitten is perfect. Your's would look lovely framed. I've always tried to give newborns a pair of red mittens, with a copy of Maude Lewis' book, The Christmas mail. Especially Nova Scotia babies!
Judy
Posted by: Judy Brown | January 24, 2012 at 10:07 AM
I love those mittens, they look like they've stepped out of a Swedish folklore tale, and they do have their own story. How about framing them with one of your wonderful snow photos in the background, what a lovely combination that would be!
Posted by: Julie Clay | January 24, 2012 at 04:42 PM