Sheila's Shaw

[Tampa Doll]

Sheila's Shaw

 

This is my friend Sheila from England or as she says Great Britton. We have been corresponding "Pen Pals" since I was 12 years old. I was in the Girl Scouts back in 1962 we started it as a Girl Scout project.

 

For about 44 years we have shared many letters, most by regular mail and lately last 5 years e-mails. We have shared through this Pen Pal experience many words of sadness, expectations, and some sorrow, but many more of joy, fun, and laughter.

 

I actually got to meet Sheila in person 8 years ago when she came to Florida and visited with us for a week. It was a thrill and a great pleasure to meet her and she was as much fun as her letters are to read.

 

Even though this is a small part of my life time experience it will always be one of the most meaningful to me. As I made her this, Sheila's Birthday Shaw, I crocheted into it all those memories of these past letters. I gave it one last hug and sent it off to her in England. She sent this picture back and I just had to share it as it makes me smile. Back in 1962 in my 12 year old mind she was like "The Queen of England" and still to today, to me, she looks equal to the part. lol

 

 

 

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[pinkroses]

That is pretty. My real name is Sheila. I love shawls. PINKROSES

[JoAnn]

The color is very pretty! She does look very royal!

[blondi]

It is very pretty. I love the color. Great job.

It must feel great to have a friendship last so long.

[Daisy]

What a beautiful life long friendship! Truly one to be treasured forever!

A Royally beautiful shawl for a royally beautiful friend!

[Yelutci]

What a lovely story-the shawl is beautiful and i adore the colors.

[Roli]

Ah Mary Jo, what a wonderful story about you and your pen-pal. It's very unusual to have a long-distance friendship last for such a long time and it's a testimony to your kindness and warm heart that the two of you have been pals for many years. Sheila looks beautiful in the shawl that was made for her with so much love and so many happy thoughts.

[Rosemary]

I loved reading your friendship story. The shawl is just beautiful, and I am sure your friend will treasure it.

[blackpurl]

I love the shawl!

 

I got my first pen pal and we have been writing and exchanging gifts for over a year. I hope to meet her next year when we go back to visit California. I hope she is in my life for many years to come just like your friend!!!

[Chrome Kitty]

What a great story and a beautiful shawl!

[lhasaapsolady]

What a great story, especially since you kept in touch all these years. My girl scout penpals stopped when we all graduated. I know you 2 had an enjoyable time while she was here, how wonderful after all these years. The shawl is absolutely beautiful, and I'm sure you're in her thoughts often.

[Lisha]

That was a lovely story of a rare friendship.... And a lovely shawl too... She looks so royal in it... and the added love and memories to each stitch makes it so so special!!!

[unicorn37757]

What a beautiful shawl & how wonderful to have a penpal for so many years!

[terrybb]

What a wonderful story. I, too, had a pen pal when I was a girl scout, many, many, MANY years ago. After a year we stopped writing and I don't even remember her name. Your story is a true testament to friendship. And the shawl is beautiful.

[yarncat]

Fab shawl!

[mamaoso]

Great story and your shawl is beautiful..

[craftybutterfly]

Lovely!!! I know that yarn and I know that pattern. I **heart** Moda Dea Ticker Tape. She IS a special friend Good job!

[Shell]

it's just gorgeous!

[StitchLuva]

thank you for sharing such a nice story. the shawl is beautiful.

[christinascrochethaven]

Beautiful and how special!

[tezen]

wow gorgeous shawl the colors are incredible

[Mom w/a Motif]

What a beautiful story. I have never had a penpal that long (Unless I can count my Grandma, in which case it would be about 30 years...)

 

Your friend Sheila is lovely, and so is the shawl. She does look like royalty with it draped across her shoulder.

 

Tina

[Tampa Doll]

Glad you all liked the shaw and the story.

That was the first time I worked with the ticker tape yarn from Moda Dea . I got it on sale at Michaels, when they were getting rid of it. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again. It is really soft.

I told Sheila that I put the picture here and she said she didn't mind. She said everyone at work has tried the shaw on and they can't believe it is hand made. (Chest puffing out here)

The patten is real easy and it can be found on the Moda Dea web site.

Thanks you all for your nice comments:hook

[Solitaire]

Tampa Doll ... that is absolutely beautiful, and your story is just heartwarming ... you two have a very special friendship. I looked through your photo album .. your work is stunning .. and I have to ask .. where did you find the tinkerbell and princesses patterns? I have three daughter's that would just absolutely go nuts for them.

[Barbara in FL]

Beautiful job Tampa Doll. Your friend looks very royal with it on. That is a great story to go with the shawl.