My dad
My father is a very crafty man. I talk about my mom often, about how she helps me and the things she teaches me. But I must say that my dad is also very gifted! His mom was a dressmaker and one day her husband (my grandfather) made her a special support so she could keep her threads in places (she was very tidy!). When she died, my parents kept her sewing machine (which is beautiful!) and a number of sewing related objects, including the thread support. I think it’s a beautiful piece and very special since it was handmade by my grandfather. I never knew my grandfather that well, since he died when I was 9 years old, and spent his last years very very sick. But I know that he loved me deeply (I was his first grandchild)…
When I went to Portugal for Christmas, my dad gave the most wonderful gift: a thread support, a beautiful replica of the one my grandfather made! This one was handmade by MY father so it’s super special to me. It was a nightmare to fit everything in my luggage, but I couldn’t leave my beautiful present! Isn’t it beautiful? I love it!
February 4th, 2010 - Posted in crafts, life || vida | | 7 Comments
on February 6th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Já tive oportunidade de ver de perto algumas das “obras” do teu pai e são além de bonitas úteis! Ehehe gosto tanto da tua família
on February 7th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
“discordo… nao acho que seja nada pratico!!!! e detesto a cor da madeira!” disse de novo a macati verde de inveja e a olhar para os seus carrinhos de linhas amontoados num canto…
on February 14th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Este tipo de prendas tem outro sabor, não é Margarida?
É lindo!!!!
on February 14th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Nês: ohhh!
Macati: ah ah ah, tu és o máximo!
Rosa: sem dúvida… não largo este presente por nada é tão bonito e especial!
on February 16th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Fabuloso!!! Presente mais que especial!
on February 16th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
muito mesmo
on March 5th, 2010 at 8:03 am
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