[Qiviut]

I got a VERY special Christmas card on Friday, one I look forward to every year - the year I don't get one is going to be quite sad indeed. The story behind the card: my SIL's mother is in her 80's. She used to own a knitting shop & has always been crafty. Every year, she cross stitches a piece & her husband photographs it & turns it into their Christmas card. They have recently moved to a "home" (assisted living) & she's had operations on both hands/thumbs due to arthritis & gone through painful rehabs. How she stitches any more is a mystery to me, but she gets it done. The designs get simpler every year, but that's certainly understandable. I was surprised to get a card this year, after the surgeries. Somewhere, I believe I have a card she did some years ago - very detailed and I couldn't believe it since I cross stitch & could appreciate every little nuance .... I'm looking for it and if I find it, I'll post a picture. So here's a pic of the card I got Friday - it's 'prettier' in person, but my (bad) photo will have to do:

[MomwithHope]

That is so sweet and so well done, thanks for sharing. I have a great friend who is Jewish but sends a card every year, she does a linoleum cut of a bird or mammal, they are quite good.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I love it! When I was visiting Dad yesterday I noticed the woman in the room across from his was crocheting; it looked very lacy and intricate!

Next time I stop by I’m going to introduce myself and see what she’s up to. ;)