05/26/2026
Let's talk about something here that just isnt talked about enough - it is in the auto industry but I dont think it is enough in the crochet industry. Restoring old crochet pieces just isnt something people think about very often if ever! But let's do it now since I had a horrendous experience trying to help someone I thought was a friend that very clearly is not nor ever has been sadly. (It's ok no dwelling here) I was asked by this specific person to take this beautiful blanket that her great grandmother had made and help her fix it so it could continue to be used for many more years to come. I explained to her that as old as this yarn was it was going to be a TOTAL FULL restoration while not messing with the original granny squares (except to fix if needed and unfortunately ALL 48 squares needed to be fixed at the binding) - which I fully explained ALL the cream colored yarn would more than likely come off and be redone with new and matching yarn (which I had found the replacement yarn and purchased). I was told that they had knotted many spots in this blanket over the years but wanted to see if it could be fixed. I did say yes, but it would take a long time because its a blanket - she was fine with it and said yes to a full on restoration of the cream color - I told her everything I had planned to do with it and she was then very excited and wanted to have it useable again! Sweet - I was completely honored to be asked to do it for her. I never once was going to charge her because they had done so much for my daughter and included her in so many things I felt it right to do something nice for them in return. This was it or so I thought - guess not. Anyways, long story short - I tore this entire blanket apart and had re-done all the cream on all but 8 of the squares with a double round on each of them (as per the original cream bordering each square) and had 3 1/2 rows together (stitched all together and was ready for the border once the last 4 1/2 rows were attached) but there were some issues that arose between her family and mine and the blanket was demanded back unfinished. I finished 1 round on the last 8 squares to preserve them and gave it back to her unfinished (which thoroughly broke my heart to do that because I dont give unfinished projects away or back - I take pride in what I do so this was gut wrenching). I was doing this out of the kindness of my heart but was personally attacked by her and her family over this situation. I am not a malicious person and try to help where I can when people need/want the help. So when I was personally attacked along with her screenshotting my name, my business and blasting me on her profile saying to not use me for anything or to buy from me, that hurt!! I'm grateful FB took the post down because it wasnt fair to me or the time and energy that was put into the blanket to try and help her!! I am a good person and I know it. Does the situation bother me? Absolutely because Im not someone who would ever do that to someone let alone treat someone as I have been over them clearly not even realizing the whole point of a FULL RESTORATION!! I personally hate tearing into anything that someone made back in the day - I have always felt it dishonored the loved ones who passed on but then again it was very clear we had her great grandmother's blessing to do it as we discussed (long story there). So anyways, when someone wants a special piece restored for them PLEASE make sure they understand what kind of an undertaking this is for not just you but for them as well!! While they KNEW the original cream yarn was worn and brittle and breaking at every possible chance I dont think they fully grasped the point of what it meant! So BE CAREFUL in all that you do!! Double check, even triple and quadruple check that they know and fully understand whats going to happen because I dont want to see others in my shoes!! Its far from fun!!
So with that all being said, I do apologize for the absolutely long post, but I felt it was important to explain what happened to me so it can hopefully not happen to someone else!!
