Craftsmen, you have them in every family. Creative do-it-yourselfers who make a beautiful garment from a ball of wool or a piece of fabric. I come from a very creative family, super musical and good at making nice things (jewelry, clothing, etc.). In my family (mother's side), great-grandchildren and (grand)children of grandma Annie, everyone has inherited the gene of creativity. Grandma is a talented woman who has had several companies and has been successful in several areas, namely: dancing, singing, acting, cooking, dressmaking, and of course handicrafts. She is already over 70 and given her age, not much is possible anymore, but she does not sit still. Today she expresses her creativity by knitting and crocheting. She did not have a high education and she did not become a millionaire, but she has baggage that we as (grand)children can learn a lot from.
My mother, like all the other 5 children, has also inherited the creative gene. In addition to her career as an ICT specialist, she has always made clothes for me. Until she started working 40 hours and actually couldn't make time for it anymore. I can still enjoy the countless creations she made in many photos. When she was done sewing, I did exactly what she used to do, namely making little Barbie clothes by hand from the leftovers. I sewed the pieces of fabric together by hand. It wasn't perfect, but I enjoyed doing it. Today, she expresses her creativity in cooking, a passion that also lives in the family and that we can all enjoy.
It was already clear to me that I had inherited the creative gene. From a young age, I loved dancing and making music. I started singing and songwriting when I was 16. It was a perfect way to express my emotions. Where someone else writes a diary, I composed my own music. I never really did anything with it, because I always carried a certain fear with me. Fear of someone else's opinion and yes, the feeling of "nakedness". It is such a personal part of myself that I still find it hard to let go. As I am busy with my own development, the fear is getting less and less and I dare to share my "hidden passions" with others more and more via social media. For now, this is already a big step to share my beautiful creations with you.
When I ended up in my husband's warm nest, I soon noticed that my mother-in-law and I have a lot in common. We are both creative people and always "on the go". When she started crocheting and knitting again, she made me very curious. What a talent! What she can make with a ball of wool is really beautiful to see. I thought I would never be able to do that, but I can! She made vests, one for my sister-in-law and one for me. Beautiful to see and wonderful to wear.
In short: I come from a very creative (in-law) family, from which I have learned a lot (and still do!). I am proud to say that Mauties Mama was set up with the help of my grandmother, mother and mother-in-law. Something I am really grateful for and also find very special. Which I still get a lot of support from today.
Thank you very much for reading my blog!
Kind regards,
Danielle
