We live in a very different world today -- unlike the one of not so long ago when beautiful crocheted finery such as doilies, bedspreads, tablecloths, aprons, and dresser scarves were used to add ...

First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. As I ironed my hand-crocheted tablecloth, I realized it was turning 40 this ...