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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Especially For You Today.......

Today, you came to mind, dear friends, and I thought that I must share some special thoughts, especially just for you......


Although we may not know one another personally, and there may be many miles and even continents that separate us, I want for you to know that you are always in my thoughts.  I feel so blessed to be connected to each one of you, by the 'threads' that have connected our lives to one another. Although, sometimes, many days may slip away, in between,  I am always so grateful that you are never far away, and that you are always there when I reach out for you through sharing, once again, our love of needlework and parts of our lives, that has made us friends.  Thank you!


My needle has been busy, but stitching progress a bit slower than I wish sometimes.  The days just fleet away....  .
    I have thoroughly enjoyed stitching this sweet 'May Wordplay' door pillow, created by With Thy Needle and Thread. I decided to finish it with a little lace hanger, attached with some old buttons.


I especially loved stitching the purple irises and little potted geraniums.  Aren't they sweet?


Although my photography is a little lacking, I think that this wheelbarrow with two robins perched on top of the soil, are just adorable.  


This design is called "French Square", by ScissorTail Designs, which will be finished as a biscornu, when I finish stitching the design.  Wish me LUCK, as this will be my very FIRST EVER attempt at stitching a biscornu!  I have been wanting to make one for a long time, so now is the time, I guess!


This intriguing little piece of needlework, is part of my current needlework project, 'Barnwood Buttons' designed by Karen Kluba of Redwood Manor.  It is stitched on beautiful, 'Picture This Plus' Belfast 32 count 'Barnwood' linen, using Weeks Dye Works 'Linen' thread.  As I typically stitch from left to right, using a portable frame, this stitched part is at the end of the design, in case it looks a little curious at this point:) Ho- Hummmmmm......


Although Mother's Day is now a sweet memory of the past for this year, I wanted to share with you, this photograph of my beautiful 83 year old Mother, taken last Sunday, on Mother's Day.
My Mother's ageless beauty is complimented by her gentle and sweet spirit, always so gracious and loving, a Mother who has aged with grace and dignity.  My Mother....I love her so much!


As a new week begins, may you be blessed with a lovely week ahead, strength to persevere the challenges ahead, and joy in your hearts to inspire you along the way.


Blessings in Stitches & Friendship!

24 comments:

  1. I love your May word play and your Mom looks wonderful. You are so blessed to still have her with you!

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  2. The May wordplay looks beautiful.
    Good luck making up the biscornu, I'm sure you'll do it just fine.
    Your mum looks a very lovely lady.

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  3. Grats on your finish for the May wordplay. I especially love the colors in the Irises and wheelbarrow. I can't wait to see your little biscornu put together. Good luck with it. From what I've seen, they're very simple. And your mom is beautiful. She looks like a total sweetheart. I'm happy to say, I still have my mom, and she's a sweetheart too. Hope you've had a great day so far.

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  4. Hello my stitching friend, your work looks beautiful as always love the May one, Your Mother looks a lovely lady so elegant hugs.

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  5. Oh my! Your May Wordplay is wonderful! Love your other projects as well. Your pic of your mother is great -- she sounds like a special lady.

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  6. Love your word play; mine is almost done hopefully by Tuesday..I thought the purple flowers are violets..:) yours are Iris, mine are Violets..lol Your mom is beautiful..

    Hugs, Shar

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  7. I never would have guessed that your mother was that age. She definitely has ageless beauty.

    May Wordplay looks wonderful and like it was a really fun piece to stitch. And good luck with the bicournu. I have several patterns for those but can't get myself to take the plunge.

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  8. I think your stitching in lovely. You are so lucky to have your mother. Best wishes to you in the coming week.

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  9. You are so lucky to still have your mom. What a beautiful lady. As always, your stitching is wonderful.

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  10. You have been a busy stitcher. The May Word Play is so sweet, especially with the lace hanger. I'm routing for you and the biscornu. I have confidence in you! Your mom looks as sweet as you do. How lucky you still have her to love in person. Happy week ahead.

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  11. Kathy, love your finished May Wordplay, such a nice one. Enjoy making up the biscornu. It's been a while since I've done one but they are fun to do. What a lovely pic of your mum.

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  12. Lovely stitching and finishing as always, Kathy. That's a beautiful photo of your mother.

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  13. Hey Kathy!
    Your May Wordplay looks great. I love the colors in this one. I know that the biscornu will be sweet when finished.
    What a lovely pic of your Mom.

    Have a great week!

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  14. Your mother looks wonderful. :) I love your stitching, especially the May word play.

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  15. What a sweet post, Kathy. I love your finish of May wordplay. That one has cute, cute colors.
    Thanks also for stopping by my blog and for the kind words !!! I am almost finished with my Kingsford Sampler and I will do a post soon. Have a great day !!

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  16. Your stitching is beautiful !!!

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  17. What a nice post! Your May wordplay is lovely! Your mother looks wonderful!

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  18. Your other is beautiful! I never would have guessed she is 83! She looks like the type of lady that one could spend the afternoon chatting with and having tea ~ I bet she has some great stories.
    Great stitches ~ the May Wordplay is especially sweet.

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  19. What a wonderful post, Kathy... I know just what you mean about our supportive stitching/blogging community. Even though most of us have never met, we are there for each other sharing similar passions and problems...

    I love your May Word Play--probably one of my favorites in that series... And your new projects look very nice, too.

    Lovely to see your pretty mom--I'm sure you had a very special Mother's Day with her...

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  20. Lovely photo of your Mother and your stitching is looking great

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  21. Wow! You mother is stunning! She looks fantastic!! I love your May wordplay and how you finished it!! Good luck on the biscornu! It actually isn't too difficult and there are some really great tutorials out there.

    Hugs

    Anne

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  22. Your May Word Play pillow is gorgeous, love it! You will not have any problem with the biscornu, looking forward to seeing your finish!

    Your mother is beautiful!

    Hugs,

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  23. Your mother looks fantastic for her age and your May wordplay is gorgeous.

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