tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post4171480771852782575..comments2024-03-07T05:38:08.459-08:00Comments on WooWork.com: Granny Square for GrandmaHowie Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-44989448429617996312012-02-06T16:47:15.730-08:002012-02-06T16:47:15.730-08:00Wow! So cool, especially the dragon! I just foun...Wow! So cool, especially the dragon! I just found your blog, and I am loving it!Aqui Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217269641398562506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-7910878331085011402009-11-23T15:05:00.340-08:002009-11-23T15:05:00.340-08:00I'm glad your super-grandma is doing well at 9...I'm glad your super-grandma is doing well at 93 and beyond :) Yes, chinese knotting looks challenging and fun at the same time!Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-54357496663075110902009-11-22T23:38:33.600-08:002009-11-22T23:38:33.600-08:00:-)
I learned chinese knotting while studying in...:-) <br /><br />I learned chinese knotting while studying in Taiwan during a summer exchange program. I really didn't learn. HEHEHEHE. <br /><br />Awwww...I also lost my grandmother (last year october) when she 93.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-27754635045467698462009-05-06T05:04:00.000-07:002009-05-06T05:04:00.000-07:00Joana: Thanks for the Super and for the Bravo! :)Joana: Thanks for the Super and for the Bravo! :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-48252284956238792632009-05-06T03:23:00.000-07:002009-05-06T03:23:00.000-07:00Super! Bravo - JoanaSuper! Bravo - JoanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-76964036716611153402009-05-02T19:13:00.000-07:002009-05-02T19:13:00.000-07:00Marcy: Thanks so much. There were many beautiful t...Marcy: Thanks so much. There were many beautiful tributes to my grandma during her funeral, so it was an honour to write a tribute that can be shared over the internet :)<br /><br />Anonymous: Thanks! I recently received a desk mat with the image of my grandma's crochet flowers, so I'm regularly reminded of her creative spirit :)<br /><br />crookedcrocheter: Thanks Monika! I'm glad you found this site, and I'll be following <A HREF="http://crookedcrochet.wordpress.com/" REL="nofollow">your crochet blog</A> too. Us beginners have to stick together! :DHowie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-69277323954392629772009-05-02T04:30:00.000-07:002009-05-02T04:30:00.000-07:00This is so sweet. Your granny was obviously incred...This is so sweet. Your granny was obviously incredibly creative and looking around your site you've clearly got it running in your veins! <br /><br />By the way, Hi!! I've only just discovered your site and i love it, its like a treasure trove of your quirky imaginings (i'm gonna go and poke around some more now) Monika :D :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-18711834255046754372009-05-01T14:07:00.000-07:002009-05-01T14:07:00.000-07:00Your grandma is awesome and looks like she passed ...Your grandma is awesome and looks like she passed that down to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-51077594268026518012009-05-01T11:40:00.000-07:002009-05-01T11:40:00.000-07:00What a beautiful lady and a beautiful tribute. :)...What a beautiful lady and a beautiful tribute. :)Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423602888693763293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-66573613086211734752009-04-09T22:41:00.000-07:002009-04-09T22:41:00.000-07:00Thanks for your kind words about my grandma, Linds...Thanks for your kind words about my grandma, Lindsey. After seeing her knotting work and <A HREF="http://karabouts.typepad.com/karabouts/2008/06/hopping-ghosts.html" REL="nofollow">Kara's Hopping Ghost doll</A>, I may also put <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Chinese-Knotting-Lydia/dp/0804836795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239225872&sr=8-1" REL="nofollow">Chinese Knotting</A> on my future To-Learn list! Thanks again, Lindsey :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-56363499554469650782009-04-09T21:33:00.000-07:002009-04-09T21:33:00.000-07:00i know this is very late, but i just couldn't NOT ...i know this is very late, but i just couldn't NOT comment on this. first of all, i am sorry for your loss. and second, wow, your grandma was incredibly talented. her work is amazing, i especially love the dragon. wow. i don't even know what else to say. i guess it runs in the family. your granny square is a wonderful gift, it's beautiful. thank you for sharing all of this with us.lindseycorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367704712937270368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-40480195172680149972009-03-27T03:04:00.000-07:002009-03-27T03:04:00.000-07:00Thank you, Linnyhb :) Yes, my grandma's lovely wor...Thank you, Linnyhb :) Yes, my grandma's lovely work is a good reminder to keep creating, whether it is now or well into retirement :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-83383698059536388152009-03-26T11:01:00.000-07:002009-03-26T11:01:00.000-07:00Wow you definitely inherited your talent from your...Wow you definitely inherited your talent from your grandma. Such beautiful work. I'm sorry you lost your grandma.Linnyhbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065841354843935663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-18705158422935163452009-03-21T16:33:00.000-07:002009-03-21T16:33:00.000-07:00Thank you, JenGoPop :) Your kindness is a perfect ...Thank you, JenGoPop :) Your kindness is a perfect match to your amigurumi & crafting skills.Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-24443044596246190612009-03-21T15:59:00.000-07:002009-03-21T15:59:00.000-07:00My condolences on the loss of your grandmother. S...My condolences on the loss of your grandmother. She was one talented lady! I especially love that knotted dragon and the fish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-33031563585242593812009-03-21T08:14:00.000-07:002009-03-21T08:14:00.000-07:00Thank you, Lisa! I always appreciate your BC-brand...Thank you, Lisa! I always appreciate your BC-brand of encouragement :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-36466145532236808462009-03-20T09:59:00.000-07:002009-03-20T09:59:00.000-07:00wow your grandma was crazy talented as well!it's g...wow your grandma was crazy talented as well!<BR/>it's great to see that u're keeping the creative spirit alive with all ur innovative designs<BR/>keep it up !! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361092434302805895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-52297140797983352422009-03-20T08:22:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:22:00.000-07:00Applemato! Perfect name, and that's what it will ...Applemato! Perfect name, and that's what it will be henceforth called. <BR/>Thanks Howie, it was great that I could share that with Poa Poa, and I hope one day you'll be able to see my aerial dance too!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-72347288960570841102009-03-17T13:58:00.000-07:002009-03-17T13:58:00.000-07:00Thank you for your morale-boost and for writing so...Thank you for your morale-boost and for writing so elegantly about Grandma, Bonnie! <BR/><BR/>Your aerial dance talents expand the artistic adventures in the family line, and your mid-air dance routines must have been amazing for Grandma to witness.<BR/><BR/>The applemato & the ice cream cone are lucky to have you as their new owner! :) Thanks, Bonnie.Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-52285546678384320502009-03-17T13:14:00.000-07:002009-03-17T13:14:00.000-07:00Howie, Thank you so much for compiling and shari...Howie,<BR/> Thank you so much for compiling and sharing so much of Poa Poa's work. I had no idea she made all those things and was so creative! Just like you! It's funny how it takes an experience such as this to truly understand and learn about someone. I've learned so much about Poa Poa and our family that I didn't know before. Although it is a shame the circumstances of how this understanding came about, I know that Poa Poa, her "sunny spirit" (as you put it quite perfectly), wisdom, compassion, and talents will continue on through her many children, grandchildren, and great grand children. <BR/> I'm very proud to have one of your earliest crochet creations, the apple (which I thought was an apple/tomato ;-) that you made for Poa poa. When we were cleaning her room and I came across it, I knew it would be a cherished memory. I'm sure she was proud of your skills as she can appreciate the effort involved as a fellow crocheter herself. Btw, I've also given your ice cream cone a good home too!<BR/><BR/>=) BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-73364629253542590772009-03-16T17:10:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for writing, Miss Julep. Yes, my grandma wa...Thanks for writing, Miss Julep. Yes, my grandma was full of kindness and generosity, it's kind of you to notice! :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-79801224158927733602009-03-16T07:50:00.000-07:002009-03-16T07:50:00.000-07:00What a beautiful woman, her face looks so kind. I ...What a beautiful woman, her face looks so kind. I know you miss her terribly. Thanks for the heartfelt testimonial about your Grandmother. She was quite an artison, herself.Miss Julephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942946220815718738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-57245650873428592212009-03-15T19:49:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:49:00.000-07:00Thank you for the encouragement, Uncle Sing! Yes, ...Thank you for the encouragement, Uncle Sing! Yes, I was amazed by the quality and quantity of grandma's art work when my mom gathered them for me. For the photoshoot, each set of knotted ornaments & necklaces (shown in the first two knot photos) filled up a five foot table!Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-26010159489651635402009-03-15T06:34:00.000-07:002009-03-15T06:34:00.000-07:00Howie,You are so creative, I am amazed you have ga...Howie,<BR/>You are so creative, I am amazed you have gathered a lot of art work of grand-mom.<BR/>Keep up your creative work!<BR/>Uncle SingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718548053340992507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-83662999143956117072009-03-13T22:40:00.000-07:002009-03-13T22:40:00.000-07:00Thanks for the kind words, Mequet. You're right a...Thanks for the kind words, Mequet. You're right about the sadness of losing a loved one, even if they lived a long and full life. But we're also grateful for everything she gave to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and beyond :)<BR/><BR/>The knot dragon is also my favourite! It's almost two feet long. Curiously, my grandma wasn't especially proud of that dragon. I guess it didn't live up to certain standards she set for herself. By the way, we plugged in that plate clock a few weeks ago, and it still runs smoothly despite being over twenty years old.<BR/><BR/>Thank you again for writing :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.com