Flosstube #150 “Gratitude” The Legacy of Handmade Objects @garysligh7020

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In his 150th Flosstube episode, Gary Sligh reflects on gratitude and the meaningful stories behind handmade and gifted objects in his life. Prompted by a recent gift from his friend Eileene—a strawberry pouch, scissors holder and needle keeper—he takes viewers on a tour of treasured items around his shop and home. These include a wooden spoon rest from 87-year-old woodcrafter Everett Israel, a cutting board from his late father, his grandmother's napkin holder, an African violet from his friend Carla, a crocheted watermelon slice from McKenzie, a hand-painted vase from a New Hampshire friend, bookends from his university days, and a cross-stitched image of his shop from his friend Beth. Gary encourages viewers to practice daily gratitude by reflecting on their own gifted objects and the stories they carry, and to consider how their own handmade creations can become meaningful legacies for others.

• Friend Eileene gifted a handmade strawberry pouch, scissors holder and needle keeper, prompting Gary's gratitude journey
• Shows a wooden spoon rest from Everett Israel and a cutting board made by his late father
• Shares his grandmother Collie's napkin holder and an African violet from friend Carla that reminds him of her
• Displays a crocheted watermelon slice from McKenzie and a hand-painted vase used for collecting orts
• Mentions Meredith Woolnoff's free online class for making sculpted bowls from leftover threads and yarns
• Shows a cross-stitch of his shop made by friend Beth, a snowbird from Ohio
• Announces his November 7th retreat, with friend Bev already signed up after returning from Michigan