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Friday, January 15, 2016

It's all about the buttons.



Do you remember waaaaaay back when, when I was chugging along on a larger-than-normal knitting project?  I had finally finished it and then it languished.  For months - nay - years.  My excuse was that I had to find just the right buttons.  I did.  This past late summer, Kay's daughter and husband started parting with her giant, bottomless stash in a series of (painful for all) tailgate sales.  I spied these buttons and remembered when she got them.  She had come bustling over - chaos in motion, at least one knitting bag, probably two or three (she had at least six projects in the works at all times), purse, keys, exuberance - and showed me these buttons.  They were thin slices of walnut shells.  She never got the chance to use them on the perfect project, but I have.  And it's not like I need these buttons to remind me of her - I still think of her every single day - but it's awful nice to look down and see them and know that she would approve.

14 comments:

Mama Pea said...

What a wonderful memory of your friend, Kay. You know she is smiling with approval and glee that they are being used.

DFW said...

What a nice way to use something cherished from your friend. Love them! Oh & the sweater too! Green, any shade of green, is my favorite color.

Michelle said...

Love the buttons, and the story.

Buttons Thoughts said...

Beautiful everything about it. Everything. Hug B

Sandy Livesay said...

Susan,

You'll always remember your dear friend, Kay. A great tribute to Kay.

Sue said...

Terrific buttons and a memory to match. Glad you put them to good use!

Janice Grinyer said...

Absolutely Gorgeous! xoxo

jaz@octoberfarm said...

perfect.

Florida Farm Girl said...

Okay, now let's see you model that project. Love that color and the cross section of the shell gives wonderful texture to the buttons.

thecrazysheeplady said...

Perfect!

Nancy In Boise said...

That's a great way to remember her :)

hoosier girl said...

Beautiful! That's a very touching tribute!

Dirt Lover said...

Beautiful, all the way around. Such a lovely story of knitting, projects, and of course a much loved friend. Thank you for sharing!
~~Lori

Jenyfer Matthews said...

That is such a beautiful reminder of your friend :)