Unicorns and Threads of my Childhood.

I was about 12 when I discovered the basket of woolen embroidery threads and decided to create this charming unicorn. I remember thinking how wonderful it was to create such a creature -- and then, as life has it, I was drawn away to other activities and it sat for over 50 years in the basket. Taking it out now has me thinking about finishing it .. and why not? My grandchildren love the image, and have been giving me advice on colors (one wants a pink Unicorn, another a purple version.) I'll play with it over the next month and see if I can finish something that will satisfy at one or two of them.

The threads belonged to my great grandmother and grandmother -- from a time when they too did so much embroidery. So it feels right, to be finishing now -- if only to keep those old skills I haven't used in many years new again.