Have you read “The Tailor of Gloucester” by Beatrix Potter? The tailor falls ill and is unable to complete the Mayor’s Waistcoat in time – but the mice come to the rescue, and finish the embroidery for him – apart from one buttonhole, because they have run out of ‘twist’ [thread] They leave a tiny note pinned to the garment, reading “No more twist”
Only in my case, it is not so much as case of ‘no more twist’ but rather ‘no more 4 ply baby wool’ I have knitted up all that remains, to make a blanket, a cardi, a hat and two pairs of mittens. The smaller items are striped to use up every scrap!
They will go off in the post today. Yesterday I was preaching at Hugglescote, and had a great conversation with Ann there about knitting for LCM and also for the Leprosy Mission. We make these gifts and have no idea who will receive them – but somebody, somewhere is going to receive a blessing, and feel God’s love. It’s good to be part of that chain. [LCM link here if you’ve lost it. Joy Gadsden is organising the babyknits from supporters]
We made a play of that story in our home-education group years ago and didn't have enough children to play all the mice so we had to have some cardboard cut outs on garden canes operated by a couple of mums! brings back fond memories xxx
ReplyDeleteDid you have any help from the mice?
ReplyDeleteNo - but Liz's cat seemed fascinated by the wool!
DeleteNo - but Liz's cat was fascinated by the wool and the clicking needles
DeleteYes, I have read it...and visited Gloucester where I bought a Tailor of Gloucester brooch!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Elizabethd is funny! I love that story. YOU are a speedy knitter, Ang!
ReplyDeleteThat is very impressive! I did a little voluntary work with LCM when I was a teenager. It's good to know they are still going strong.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work. I am in awe. Also Hugglescote may be the greatest name of anywhere in the world - ever!
ReplyDeleteYour knits always look so nice. My handknits look very much homemade and a little rustic.
ReplyDeleteI love the real vest that BP used as her inspiration!
xofrances
When YOU say 'vest and pants' WE say 'waistcoat and trousers' . For us in the UK, 'vest and pants' are undergarments.
DeleteThe stitching on the original BP 'vest' looks utterly beautiful, when you see it up close.
Such beautiful knits. I'm sure they will be greatly appreciated.
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