H is for Hobby
About 12 years ago, after I finished university, I decided I needed a hobby. With a bit of extra free time, I decided to teach myself how to cross stitch. I started small, and before long, I was hooked! My late mother was thrilled with this new hobby of mine, as she collected completed cross stitches and had them hanging around the house.
I finished a few projects for her, which she displayed with pride. She bought this pattern that she asked me to do for her, a set of three teacups that said “Faith, hope, love”. I started doing them, and when she got diagnosed with breast cancer, the project was put to the side as my Dad and I poured our efforts into taking care of her.
As she got sicker, she made me promise to complete the teacup project, even if she ended up dying first. I said I would do it.
Then in 2006, she died. I was absolutely devastated. I put my cross stitch patterns away, and packed everything in boxes. I didn’t want to even look at a cross stitch project, as it brought back too many painful memories of my beloved mother.
Fast forward 6 years, and I decided to pick up my cross stitching again. I hadn’t touched any in so long, it took awhile to locate the box I had packed away so long ago. Once I picked up my needle and floss, I just felt wonderful, peaceful. I missed my hobby. This week, I have been curling up on the sofa and stitching away happily, and I wonder why I abandoned it for so long. The photo is the first few rows of stitches that I did on that first night. Small steps!
ABC Photo Share Friday is hosted by Mom Vs. The Boys and Maple Leaf Mommy. This week the featured letter is H, and bloggers are encouraged to submit their H themed photos and stories. Happy Friday!
oh that is a really sweet post, so sorry to hear you lost your mom, but it is nice to hear you are back at the cross stitching again! she would be happy!
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I learned to cross stitch from my grandma – it was one of her hobbies. I haven’t done much in the last few years, but I have one of her beautiful works displayed in my front hall.
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Oh Jennifer, I can totally relate to this post. When my father passed away I couldn’t write one word after his eulogy. But now, writing is my wonderful, peaceful hobby again. Thanks for sharing xo