by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 28, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Her Creative Hands | Calming Crafts, Mama's Patchwork
She watched patiently as her daughter attempted to hold the knitting needles in the correct manner. “It doesn’t feel right that way Mom. How about this?” Her youngest daughter held the needles so they were under her fingers not on top like a pencil, as most knitters...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 21, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Forever Friends, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
“Oh Marylou, Marylou,” we heard our Dad say as he looked in the rear-view mirror. We could tell from the panic in his voice something happened. We turned to see our friend’s car and camper crashed in the median between the busy US highways. Instantly, Dad pulled over...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 14, 2022 | Between the Vines, Darlene L. Turner, Gnome for the Holidays - Calming Crafts, Jamie Mills-Price; painting | Calming Crafts
Have you been so busy you’ve forgotten to enjoy the simple things in life? Or, you’ve set aside something you love to do in order to finish your current project? I confess. I have. So far, 2022 has been a crazy year for me. Not necessarily in a bad...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 7, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Lest we forget, Remembering...War Brothers, Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day | Mama's Patchwork
Exhausted, the prisoners shuffled their way back to the one-room shack they called “home” in the Japanese prison camp. Inside were five bunk beds lined up against the walls and ten straw mats in the middle of the room. In one corner stood a stove, unused. They were...
