Turkey Tracks: May 24, 2011
Nan’s Hand-Crafted Bookmarks
My niece and namesake, Louisa Nancy Howser Gardner, aka as Nan, makes hand-crafted bookmarks. This endeavor is in addition to making a beautiful baby six months ago: Judah. And, in addition to being an artist.
Anyway, she recently sent me one of the bookmarks, and I treasure it. Every time I use it, which is daily, I think of her and how she made all those tiny, tiny braidings. And, I think of how smart and how wise and how sweet she is. Though she is drop-dead beautiful, she doesn’t seem to know it.
To send someone something you’ve taken the time to make is a very special endeavor. They are not only telling you that you’re special, that you are worthy of their time, they are sending all the positive energy that surrounds the piece–energy the piece accrues while they are making it.
Here’s a picture of my bookmark from Nan–in use:
You can see more of Nan’s work on her blog: http://gardnerinthemaking.wordpress.com.
Tami Enright lent me FARM CITY. She loved it. And FIBER MENACE is up next in my read pile–a list I’ll be posting on this blog eventually.
Louisa Enright's Blog 
I’m glad you like the gift 🙂
What you said about me, brought tears to my eyes 🙂
p.s. Judah is still enjoying the quilt to made for him, daily! He’s now starting to realize the details on it, and its cute to watch!
Everything I said is true. And, I’m so glad Judah is enjoying his quilt. And, that you are!