Cindy Bene

I am from a long line of crafters. My Maternal Grandmother would sew anything. she would get an idea and run with it. Not exactly following rules or precision in her details but she would make it happen. I like to call her style; slam, bang, thank you ma'am! My Mother is a precise sewer. Her work is neat, neat neat. She follows the pattern directions and uses the machine and correct lining. Mom also tied knots in her sewing threads, ... Read Full Bio »

I am from a long line of crafters. My Maternal Grandmother would sew anything. she would get an idea and run with it. Not exactly following rules or precision in her details but she would make it happen. I like to call her style; slam, bang, thank you ma'am! My Mother is a precise sewer. Her work is neat, neat neat. She follows the pattern directions and uses the machine and correct lining. Mom also tied knots in her sewing threads, never a back tack used on her garments. Together Mom and Grandma would crank out beautiful clothing. I had lined wool suits made for me at Easter time. Beautiful. They also sewed for my sister and 3 cousins. We were a well-dressed bunch. Mom took up things that encouraged her desire to detail, Ceramics is a true love. Where G'ma always crochet intricate lace doily's. Gma taught me to knit once and I didn't pick it up until after she passed away. I still knit w/ a European hold, yarn in the L hand and think of her often while I knit.... I sewed some while my kids were little; Halloween costumes, Christmas dress and a vest for my son and daughter but found knitting. I prefer the ability to take my knitting wherever and the ease of knitting. I own more patterns than I'll ever knit and probably more yarn than one person should own but I love it....