Search our collections

Layered Collection

Signature Style

Pearl Collection

Freeform Collection

Edge Collection

MOTHERS DAY - REMEMBERING LEE LEE

*|MC:SUBJECT|*
MOTHERS DAY - REMEMBERING LEE LEE
 

My grandma Lee Lee is responsible for my love of stitching, and she’s the reason I use stitching in my jewelry. Always with a pair of knitting needles in her hands, Lee Lee represents the best parts of all women. Not just as a mother or grandmother, but as a role model and teacher. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I think of Lee Lee and her influence on my work today. 

As a young girl, I remember she’d visit nearly every weekend, and I’d get to work on a project, or she’d be teaching me how to knit and sew. She would also knit sweaters for us kids, and we’d get to pick our patterns and colors. I can still feel the anticipation and excitement as I watched Lee Lee’s quick hands and waited for my finished sweater.

It’s hard to pinpoint just one of Lee Lee’s pieces that influenced my jewelry the most. This vintage-inspired green jacket directly correlates to my jewelry, which is about stitching and lines.

Lee Lee could do amazing things with yarn and knitting needles. One of my favorites is this fisherman’s sweater, with the balls, cables, and different patterns. Her hands were magical to me.


Ironically, I didn’t know my mom could knit until she saw me knitting and offered a faster technique. She’d absorbed Lee Lee’s boundless knowledge and knitted this blue and white sweater while in high school. 

I’ll never tire of looking at the patterns and cables in this sweater made for my mom. Lee Lee was patient in her teaching, never rushing or leaving out details. Time spent together felt nurturing and loving.

This embroidered baby dress for my sister had a direct influence on my jewelry style. The process of hand stitching goes far beyond technique. It’s a memory of Lee Lee, captured in fabric, stitching, and love.

 

For me, Mother’s Day is about all women and the innate strength that seems to be the common thread that ties us all together. Whether you’re honoring your mom, grandma, sister, or best friend, our connections as women, and our sisterhood, should be celebrated every day! 

Did you have a role model like the one I had with Lee Lee? I’d love to hear about it! Hit reply to this email and tell me more.

 

Shop your favorite gifts for Mom.  
Place your order by April 30th to guarantee
USPS Priority Mail Shipping by Mother's Day, May 9th
SHOP GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM
UPCOMING EVENTS

Art Party Central: 

Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:30pm & 5:30pm EST
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm EST
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:30pm & 5:30pm EST


RSVP atArtpartycentral.org for Art Party Dates


Catherine H in Katonah
May 1st -  Westport location
May 8th -  Katonah location,

ZOOM Appointment 
Individually or with a group of friends

 
Facebook
Website
Email
Instagram
Suzanne Schwartz Jewelry ©, All rights reserved.

Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.






This email was sent to *|EMAIL|*
why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences
*|LIST:ADDRESSLINE|*

*|REWARDS|*

Leave a comment (all fields required)

Comments will be approved before showing up.