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(Excuse me it is not 100% related to my needlework but I wanted to share my needlework memories here in Needlework Monday community.)
My grandma passed away last week. She was one of my most closest family members. She always welcomed me with my grandpa. I cannot believe it was already 20 years ago. As my partner said, I believe she was old, wise and brave enough to go over her last challenge.
I learned sewing from her. I often remember her sayings when I'm sewing clothes. "Stick to details" "work on a piece like a professional" etc etc. We stayed up late and sewed clothes listening to radio.
She studied sewing and patterning after my mother and her sister started elementary school. Her work was found at a dry cleaner's by a fashion designer and she became a professional sewist. I like this story. Someone sees our work. We can start our career anytime.
In addition to sewing, I learned knitting from her too. I realize how much valuable what she taught me are.
I wish I can hand down what I learned from her to my daughter time by time.
Rest in peace, my grandma. I continue sewing. Here I have great needlework friends.
先週、大好きだった祖母が亡くなりました。小さい頃は特におばあちゃんにべったりで、洋裁、料理、編み物、書道、園芸、生き方、いろいろなことを教えてもらいました。Needlework Mondayでみなさんとつながれているのも祖母のおかげです。
祖母は子どもが学校に通い始めてから、自分も洋裁学校に通い始め、クリーニング屋さんでデザイナーに作品を発見されて、プロとして洋裁をするようになりました。丁寧な仕事は必ず誰かが見ていてくれること、いつでもキャリアをスタートできること、私はこのストーリーが大好きです。
「しつけをきちんとかける」「アイロンできれいに縫い代を割る」「細部をおろそかにしない」「素人臭い仕事はしないの」など、洋裁をしていると祖母が言っていたことを思い出します。週末に遊びに行って、祖父が寝た後、ふたりで深夜までラジオを聴きながら洋裁をしていたのがもう20年以上も前だなんて信じられません。
90歳をこえて、仲のよい家族や孫、ひ孫がいて、戦時中は大変だったものの、新しいことにどんどん挑戦して充実した人生を送れたのかなと思います。
祖母から学んだこと、折々子どもに伝えていけたらと思います。悲しいと思う瞬間は1日にまだ何度もありますが、母や私、子どもの奮闘を応援していてくれるといいな。
おばあちゃん、ゆっくり休んでね。おじいちゃんと久しぶりに一緒にお茶を飲めていますように。
大変だったね。ご冥福をお祈りしています。
そして、きっと今時期だと、お祖母ちゃんなくなっても日本には帰れないパターンなのかしら？
ツライね。素敵なお祖母ちゃん、学んだ事を受け継いでいかないとね。
amさん、コメントありがとうございます。いとこたちとも話していたのですが、とても素敵なおばあちゃんでした。自宅待機期間があり葬儀に間に合わず、行き来がしやすくなってから家族みんなで挨拶に行くことになりました。ほんと、少しでも教えてもらったことを活かして、子供に伝えてがんばらないと！
I am so sorry for your loss <3 your grandmother seems to be a woman I would have loved to get to know and you are really blessed to have her for so long in your live. I see in your artworks, your needlework, in gardening and baking her advice for care and professionalism shining through, she truly gave you much. But loosing is so hard and sad... I feel with you and send love and hugs.
Thank you for your kind comment @neumannsalva. Without my grandma and without learning needle work from her, I may not be in Needlework Monday community and get to know you. Life is full of interesting coincidences. And that’s why it’s beautiful ... 😊
I am so sorry for your grandma loss last year. Here, in Bangladesh as well, we have learned a lot of things related to knitting and needle work. In their time, Machine was less. So, they made it passionately. But in the age of machine we don't feel to make those by hands. Sorry for your loss again.
Thank you for your comment @engrsayful. And yes, my grandma also mentioned that the time was changing. There are more and more commercial clothes made with machines than home made ones. Her time less people might care about the impact of fashion industry to the environment and human right. I'm happy to have the skills that were handed down by my grandma. I cannot make everything but I can repair, sew, knit by myself if I want to keep distance from the industry :)
Thats great. You achieved the skills. Your grandma will be alived through you, your work when her teaching will exist.
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a blessing it was for you to be able to spend all that quality time with her being fed her wisdom. I am so glad you were able to learn how to sew from her, she definitely helped shape your skills into what they are today. Your work is always so beautiful and professional.
Oh and no apologies. Your precious needlework memories are always welcome here. We are not just here to show our work but also about what has motivated us and influenced us. Our experiences have brought us all together.
Anytime you want to share your thoughts, memories, stories, experiences, or talk about your influencers please feel free to ~ 🤍
Thank you for giving us a piece of what shaped your love and appreciation for the needle arts.
Thank you for your warm comment @crosheille. Nice to see you as always.
My grandma connected me to the community. I appreciate to the Needlework Monday exists so long on Steem/Hive blockchains. Then I always think thank you for crating & hosting the community. Without Needlework Monday, I couldn't enjoy Hive more :)
Of course. I definitely wanted to send my condolences to you.
Yes, we have been fortunate to survive all of the changes and still be here today. That’s proof we are a strong supportive community and it takes all of us to remain that way! I am so glad she connected you and that you are still enjoying it today ~ 💕
胸が痛くなりました。@akipponnさんのおばあちゃんへの気持ちと思い出がとてもよく伝わってきました。
おばあちゃんはきっとおじいちゃんとゆっくりお茶を飲んでいると思います。きっとドイツにも遊びにきていると思います^_^
@koto-artさんお久しぶりです。先日葬儀が終わって、おばあちゃんのことをたくさん思い出して、おばあちゃんがもういなくて寂しい気持ちを整理しつつあります。私もいろいろな人にいい思い出を残せるといいな😊