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.
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What a wonderful memory of your friend, Kay. You know she is smiling with approval and glee that they are being used.
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.
Love the buttons, and the story.
Beautiful everything about it. Everything. Hug B
Susan,
You'll always remember your dear friend, Kay. A great tribute to Kay.
Terrific buttons and a memory to match. Glad you put them to good use!
Absolutely Gorgeous! xoxo
perfect.
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.
Perfect!
That's a great way to remember her :)
Beautiful! That's a very touching tribute!
Beautiful, all the way around. Such a lovely story of knitting, projects, and of course a much loved friend. Thank you for sharing!
~~Lori
That is such a beautiful reminder of your friend :)
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