Have you ever brought along your needlepoint on an outing, and found that other stitchery aficionados flock to you?
The idea of needlecraft as a “Universal Language” was never as apparent as it was on a recent trip abroad. As I sat in the airport terminal during a seemingly endless layover, I was approached on several occasions by ladies who wanted to see what I was working on – but not a single one of them spoke English. The same scenario repeated itself in a European Laundromat as I waited for hubby’s socks to dry. While we couldn’t communicate verbally, our hands and the projects we held in them created an instant bond.
Needlework is a lot like a magnet – it attracts people. They want to see what you’re working on and in turn tell you about their latest projects. Next time you’re on the road, bring along a small project to keep your hands busy. It’s a great way to make new friends.
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I smiled when I read your post. Although some consider needlework a solitary activity, it is far from that. When I am stitching in a cafe, a park or at an airport, quite a few men, women and children come over to see what I am working on. Some are stitchers, some have always wanted to take it up and others are just happy observers.