Yesterday the Interweave blog had an interesting post for President’s Day all about First Ladies who crocheted. I was so interested to read about Ida Saxton McKinley who crocheted over 4000 slippers while her husband was in office despite her ill health. The photos today are from a wonderful article on Betsy Butler’s blog. (See it here.) This is from Interweave:
- “Ida Saxton McKinley (1847-1907), the wife of President William McKinley (1843-1901), was limited by precarious health. Suffering from severe headaches, mild epileptic seizures, fainting spells, and periods of depression, she often preferred to remain in her private quarters. But despite her physical limitations, she was an avid crocheter said to have crocheted some 4,000 pairs of bedroom slippers during her lifetime . . . Mrs. McKinley either gave these slippers away to friends, veterans, and orphans or she sold them at auction to raise money for the charities that she supported.”
I had a really fun Paint Party yesterday with a wonderful group of ladies that come out from Northern Virginia to paint every few months. They are all delightful and we have lots of laughs as we paint beautiful pets. Great work ladies. Can’t wait till April.
It was nine years ago today that I posted my first entry on “Life of a Daily Painter” blog. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. NINE YEARS!
And in the midst of all the posts about art and creating I have shared stories about my dogs (
Now with Facebook many others have discovered the blog and started following too. Many of you have followed from the beginning and others found me along the way. I am so grateful to you all for that.
Hollyhocks by the Barn is a sample we just worked up for an upcoming Paint Party.
I finished the Doctor Who scarf this weekend just in time to take it next month to ConGT in Clarksville, TN. 
We had a great time painting a “Walk in the Snow” at The Studio on Friday night….even though there isn’t any snow around with this strange weather we have been having. Great work everyone!
The Studio 