Happy Father's Day! Yes, yes, it's not that we've lost track of time—we know we're a day early, but Fridays are post days. And today we want to dedicate ours to our male readers and followers, however few there may be, and make a case for sewing, crochet, and knitting not being just for women. Although gender roles may have traditionally dictated that, la creativity is for everyone and each person should feel free to express it however they want. That's all.
We love gifts, yes, you already know that. But you also know that we've always believed the best gifts are the ones made with your hands and your heart. In other words, the ones you've invested time and effort in, and in which you've left a part of yourself. Just last Friday, we selected some Father's Day gift ideas from among our tutorials. The important thing isn't for it to be perfect, for every seam to be perfectly straight, or for the finish to look professional: what's important is that you made it yourself. Think about it for a moment: how long has it been since you gave your father something you created with your own hands? Do you remember the smile on his face when you gave him those crafts of “questionable usefulness” that you made at school? He liked them because you had created them from scratch just for him. And that's what makes them beautiful.
Now we've grown up and we're capable of taking on projects based on more than macaroni and glue. Something he can proudly show off and say to everyone, “my kid made this for me.” But remember that you need to invest not only time in the gift, but also in him: your father or the father of your children. So set tomorrow aside for him and, with or without a gift, spend it with him. Don't forget that time is the most valuable thing we have and the best gift we can give others, and that no one deserves it as much as they do.
Enjoy them today, because no one lives forever. Not even our super-dads. And hurry, because you still have time to make something special for him!
Happy Father's Day!