Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tradition
There is a Tradition ...one might even call it an old wives tale. It has to do with knives and scissors. I heard this first at my sisters wedding shower, almost 40 years ago when our cousin Phyllis gave my sister a great set o knives and then gave her a penny. We all asked what the penny was for and she told us "When you give something that will cut...there is a belief that it will cut the love or friendship so you must always give something round at the same time". After that, as is often the case, I heard the "old wives tale" everywhere. A few years ago I visited a wonderful family at a scissor factory in France. The were very kind and gave us some beautiful scissors that day. When we were ready to leave I gave the mother and her two sons each an American penny. Marie Claire hugged me and said "You know the tradition!".....it was a special moment. So when I design kits that will be used with scissors, I include a penny for you to put inside so if you ever loan them to a dear friend or loved one, the penny will keep your love and affection safe.
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Now I finally know why you included a penny in my Mrs. Hughes Needle Book kit--I thank you for making this kit, it gave me the opportunity to try 2 new things, using 40 count fabric (I've owned a quarter yard of 40 count linen for some 10 years or more, afraid to see if I could stitch on something so finely woven), and luscious silk embroidery thread--I had the most fun making the needle book and pin cushion, I can't tell you! Now I've bought more 40 count linen and silk threads for my stash, thanks to you--
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