Last Friday night a friend of mine taught me how to make Ukranian easter eggs. Here is my first attempt. It took more than three hours--but what an interesting process. I think I may be hooked on a new hobby!Do you recognize the design of the green line? Grandpa Sorensen taught me how to make that little doodle when I was 12, and I still remember how to do it. Did anyone of you ever learn this doodle, too? Do you remember if he ever said where he learned it from?
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Yeah, those Ukranian Easter eggs can take a really long time to do. Dipping and waxing and dipping and waxing. Whew! Hadn't thought about that dot-design of Grandpa's for a really long time.
Kate, you have the most complete knowledge of his tricks. I remember you performing at one of his big birthdays. You got those all written down somewhere? How about an Easter egg with a picture of the guy with the cane, top hat and tails?
Or how about an embroidered Easter egg -- using techniques of yarn-ball manufacture on a wooden or plastic egg?
Hey, I'm just full of great ideas on ways for you to spend your free time!
Actually, David, I know there are a lot of the tricks that I don't remember. Maybe the cousins could all submit a post or two of the ones they remember. I'll try to draw the picture of the man with the cane and post it soon. I remember there was a little explanation with each phase of the drawing, but perhaps someone can help me fill in the descriptions. For example, at one stage the picture looks like a bug.
Anyhow, If anyone can remember how to tie a hankie into a mouse, or the disappearing knot in the string, those would be great things to illustrate and describe here.
I'll try to post what I remember, but I'm sure other cousins have contributions, too. Maybe we can jarr a few memories...
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