Rosa Ferrigno likes to show off her new suit, because being an enterprising sort, she knitted it herself. Notable, sure, but what elevates her achievement to legendary status is her choice of yarn--a hybrid makeshift made from over 300 plastic grocery store bags. (You can see the creations in the pictures above. The first picture is of the entire suit. The second shows the ingenious stitching that made it
possible).
Specifically, the bags were from regional chain Wegman’s, about 140 for the skirt and 170 for the jacket. The strips of bag that she used as yarn required customized, large knitting needles which she whittled herself from wooden dowels that she purchased from a local craft store. All told, it took her about two months in total to knit the outfit, which also included a matching purse.
And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
The story of this woman taking throwaway plastic bags and making something beautiful from them, reminds me of how God can make something beautiful of our lives (as challenging as they may be to us). His grace gives us a solid standing for beauty to emerge, no matter what the circumstances.
Have a great day and God bless!
