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Countdown to Christmas 2019 - 86 Days to Christmas - Christmas Decorations - Recycled/Revamped Christmas Stocking

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Do you have a hand knitted jumper hanging around in the cupboard or drawers; one that you cannot let go because it reminds you either of a family member i.e. that it is something that they made for you.  I have a couple of such jumpers lurking that I cannot bear to let go as my dear mum made them for me.  They are also too big for me now and yet because she handled them, because she made them with much love I don't want to part with them. I found this super post from Diane at an extraordinary day.net. https://anextraordinaryday.net/from-sweater-to-christmas-stocking-in-12-easy-steps/ Here is a lovely way of recycling them and creating a memory heirloom that can potentially be passed on through the family.  Loved ones are never far from us especially if their memory is celebrated and perpetuated it gives them life even though we cannot physically hug them and memories and stories that can be passed on to a new generation; as even though the youngsters ...