Browsing by Author "Weckman, Patricia"

The aim of this study was to bring forth the recollections involving the family tradition, the sewing circle. The study discusses the recollections with the help of a handmade memory box, which opens the significance of the sewing circle to the informants. The most essential are the recollections of the informants and the meaning as well as the emotional joint. These will be analysed as unique and interpreted based on the individual perspective. The study is a qualitative case study, which interprets the recollections empirically with the help of video recorded material as well as observation during the memory evening. The memory boxes function as a visual aid that brings forth the information, knowledge and memories to the younger generation, who participated as listeners during the memory evening. The inquiry sets as goal to bring forth the meaning of the recollections concerning the family sewing circle. The experience of the younger generation is clarified through a theme interview. The active members collect the memory box and present it at the memory evening. The event is recorded, analysed and divided into themes. The younger generation will be interviewed after the memory evening and they get to express their thoughts that has risen during the evening. The results show that the recollections are diverse and include warm thoughts towards the tradition itself as well as towards already deceased members. The sewing circle means togetherness with the family and the community offers handcraft and inspiration as well as joy and gratitude towards the tradition. The tradition has a meaning, both physically and mentally – the value of togetherness is significant.