22 Feb “Snowball”
Snowball 8 x 6″ oil/canvas panel
When I was a kid my Mom used to make all our mittens. Considering there were four of us, I can only imagine how challenging this task was. But each Christmas there they were – a new pair in each of our stockings. I remember studying the textures in the knitted wool, thinking they were so beautiful. Today you can pick up a pair at any Walmart for $1.98, but they’ll never replace the bulky warmth of a handmade pair.
Thanks Mom.
Linny D. Vine
Posted at 18:17h, 22 FebruaryDeb, This series is really wonderful! I can feel the chill and wouldn't mind a litte friendly snowball fight – with some warm mitts on. (Remember how the snow was kind of "sticky" on the wool mitts?)
Deb Schmit
Posted at 07:44h, 23 FebruaryThanks Linny!
Yes the snow did stick to them, and when they became wet, stretched to three times the size. After they dried, three times smaller.
:O)