tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post1284336647660517809..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: A Story from the pastThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88230092121844290462022-11-24T07:11:00.277-08:002022-11-24T07:11:00.277-08:00I will always advice, that when you want to trade,...I will always advice, that when you want to trade, you should seek the assistance of a well trained personnel. I've been trading with Robert Seaman and it would be selfish of me, if i don't recommend them. With their well guarded signals and forever active strategies i have been able to make over $11,200 usd weekly. <br />Email: Robertseaman939@gmail.com monika lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695479764095187248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-15935563726984050742021-08-08T09:58:18.800-07:002021-08-08T09:58:18.800-07:00Knitting was men's work...but spinning belonge...Knitting was men's work...but spinning belonged to women. <br />Teamwork?gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-30092479971359368502021-08-07T14:32:33.624-07:002021-08-07T14:32:33.624-07:00What interesting memories I have stirred up in you...What interesting memories I have stirred up in you all. Thanks for sharing them.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-49839231853450356592021-08-07T10:59:54.303-07:002021-08-07T10:59:54.303-07:00My Dad learned to knit while he was recovering in ...My Dad learned to knit while he was recovering in hospital after contracting TB. I can only surmise that my Mum taught him, as she was always a prolific knitter, never without something on the go. I was fascinated watching her while she knitted intricate patterns, read a book propped on the arm of her chair and managed to watch her favourite programmes on the TV (Emmerdale Farm amd Peyton Place being her favourites.)Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-64171750419309442052021-08-07T06:28:31.315-07:002021-08-07T06:28:31.315-07:00One of my brothers used to crochet. I think it'...One of my brothers used to crochet. I think it's wonderful that a man likes to do needlecrafts too. ~Andrea xoxoxoThe Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-48798980263389120122021-08-07T02:43:35.929-07:002021-08-07T02:43:35.929-07:00I also loved this story, Weave. It sounds as if th...I also loved this story, Weave. It sounds as if the two of them fell on their feet.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-71998699535603677972021-08-07T02:35:46.786-07:002021-08-07T02:35:46.786-07:00Unlike my Mum and sister, who are accomplished kni...Unlike my Mum and sister, who are accomplished knitters, I have never learned it; I was rather good at crocheting but have never really got the hang of sewing or stitching, although I admire everyone who can do it.<br />Thank you for sharing the stories of your uncles - there is more than enough to their lives for a book!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-13091125834786356602021-08-07T01:43:40.618-07:002021-08-07T01:43:40.618-07:00That would be Richard Rutt, the Bishop of Leiceste...That would be Richard Rutt, the Bishop of Leicester - he wrote a volume on the history of handknitting, an excellent resource for knitters :)gallovidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493272788309092794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-29625631477126959902021-08-06T23:56:35.524-07:002021-08-06T23:56:35.524-07:00Years ago I remember a bishop bringing out a book ...Years ago I remember a bishop bringing out a book on knitting beautiful jumpers. As menders of nets I am not surprised men can knit and do other needlework, it is just that our minds are gender set. Lovely tale about your two uncles and how they settled down.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-33898537170004512852021-08-06T23:49:33.788-07:002021-08-06T23:49:33.788-07:00My husband and his father both do/did needlepoint....My husband and his father both do/did needlepoint. Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-90089668107113043412021-08-06T22:36:17.884-07:002021-08-06T22:36:17.884-07:00I saw a feature story today on Tom Daley's kni...I saw a feature story today on Tom Daley's knitting. I agree he is very talented! I enjoyed your family story very much. Family history is always interesting. I have not thought of Tiddleywinks in ages, I used to love that game!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-44473224966286819782021-08-06T21:03:50.794-07:002021-08-06T21:03:50.794-07:00Both our sons learned to knit and to embroider at ...Both our sons learned to knit and to embroider at primary school, more than thirty years ago.I still use a cross-stitched pincushion I got for my 40th birthday which they made together.Hildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447112312199912513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-87821642195294914102021-08-06T20:49:23.425-07:002021-08-06T20:49:23.425-07:00I saw Daley's white knitted Olympic jumper.......I saw Daley's white knitted Olympic jumper.... I thought it was amazing. Very professional. What talent.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-57805524970697863722021-08-06T17:46:22.957-07:002021-08-06T17:46:22.957-07:00Men and handiwork are not uncommon. My brother cro...Men and handiwork are not uncommon. My brother crocheted lovely doilies.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-54604320735188680732021-08-06T17:23:28.463-07:002021-08-06T17:23:28.463-07:00Love finds a way. Some might have thought your tw...Love finds a way. Some might have thought your two uncles were confirmed bachelors. It does seem knitting is not confined to women. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-74323067289474957802021-08-06T16:59:42.682-07:002021-08-06T16:59:42.682-07:00Enjoyed your story. My grandfather asked my grandm...Enjoyed your story. My grandfather asked my grandmother to teach him to crochet when he was terminally ill . To our delight he made beautiful colourful rugs. Also Pre Covid days we had a seniors community group of textile/knitting/sewing women who liked to get together for a natter, and had one male participant who loved both the knitting and the catch-up...from Pam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-68696872136930671272021-08-06T14:36:41.171-07:002021-08-06T14:36:41.171-07:00My grandfather was a POW in a facility just outsid...My grandfather was a POW in a facility just outside of Berlin during WWI. He learned to knit from the British sailors that were also incarcerated... after the war he came home to my grandmother and mother with sweaters he had knit!!Bettina Grohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003978827710552997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-20402265481161736592021-08-06T13:30:49.289-07:002021-08-06T13:30:49.289-07:00I love your story and would love to see the tablec...I love your story and would love to see the tablecloth. I believe Edward VIII, the king who abdicated, liked to embroider.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-50422343873493352602021-08-06T13:13:24.076-07:002021-08-06T13:13:24.076-07:00Knitting was once men's work. I can't rem...Knitting was once men's work. I can't remember if it was Guernsey seamen's sweaters or Scottish ones which were knitted by men. Each district had it's own pattern. <br /> I admired Tom Daley's design which was quite intricate. Clever chap.<br />I also loved your story from the past.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-84455210078673510102021-08-06T12:43:26.523-07:002021-08-06T12:43:26.523-07:00Sorry. Not sure how that apostrophe snuck in there...Sorry. Not sure how that apostrophe snuck in there...Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-52997326948746253442021-08-06T12:42:40.939-07:002021-08-06T12:42:40.939-07:00I love your story! I am glad that your uncle's...I love your story! I am glad that your uncle's married and lived happily ever after. Could we have a glimpse of that tablecloth one day?Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-68128915213061785882021-08-06T11:56:11.040-07:002021-08-06T11:56:11.040-07:00What an interesting story!What an interesting story!Maureen @ Josephina Ballerinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026799070718705353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-31331228403242273742021-08-06T11:46:54.776-07:002021-08-06T11:46:54.776-07:00Just switched on between programmes I am watching....Just switched on between programmes I am watching. Lots of inspiring stories already.<br />Keep it up. The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-44934283580321334202021-08-06T11:26:22.812-07:002021-08-06T11:26:22.812-07:00I googled Tom Daley to see the sweater he knit and...I googled Tom Daley to see the sweater he knit and I am amazed! That is a beautiful sweater! I'd never be able to do that. Congrats to him!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-70903354791362903342021-08-06T11:23:40.780-07:002021-08-06T11:23:40.780-07:00Not sure what happened there ^^^^ - sorry!Not sure what happened there ^^^^ - sorry!gallovidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493272788309092794noreply@blogger.com