I remember my grandmother crocheting whenever she had some spare time. She made bedspreads, tablecloths, potholders and beautiful lace to decorate the edge of towels and other things. She never read a pattern but seemed to make it up as she went along. The cotton thread she used was very fine. I still have some items that she made and put away for me when I was small.
My grandfather made things of wood. Sometimes he would carve spoons with a knife. He also made wood furniture like tables and dressers. He used only hand tools. I'm sorry to say that all his hand tools are gone now.
I wonder if these skills were typical of the many Swede-Finns who came to North America. What other hand crafts would Swede-Finns have brought with them?
My grandfather made things of wood. Sometimes he would carve spoons with a knife. He also made wood furniture like tables and dressers. He used only hand tools. I'm sorry to say that all his hand tools are gone now.
I wonder if these skills were typical of the many Swede-Finns who came to North America. What other hand crafts would Swede-Finns have brought with them?
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