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Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!

Looking  back to my childhood,  I recall the anticipation of Valentine's Day..... a time when we all exchanged mostly handmade Valentines, made from lace paper doilies and red cut out paper hearts.

 I remember schoolday Valentine parties,  complete with candy hearts and some special pink, red and white cupcakes or cookies, and exchanging Valentines with my classmates.  All of it was special...the intrigue of receiving one or two unsigned Valentines!


Well, I didn't finish "Deepest Love" in time for Valentine's Day, but, but it  is coming along nicely.

I'm trying to decide whether to finish it as a banner with some nice colored borders, or whether to have it framed.  Framing is so expensive, and I am not an expert finisher when it comes to doing my own framing.   Hmmm....

This lovely scissors set and keeper were made by one of my stitching friends, Shirley, from a Wednesday morning stitching group that I attend at my LNS.  It is stitched over one!  I especially love the little twisted cording and beautiful little mother of pearl buttons attached to the scissors.  So special!
 Our 10 month old granddaughter, Ella is wearing her pretty little velour "hearts" top to celebrate Valentine's Day.  We are babysitting for her tonight so that our daughter and her husband can go out to celebrate Valentine's Day.  It is always such a joy to have Ella come to visit Grandma and Grandpa!

Wishing you a Valentine Basket full of hearts of love, that your heart may filled to overflowing with the greatest gift of all....LOVE!

Posted by Kathy Ellen at 12:31 PM

9 comments:

  1. natalysneedleFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  2. DeborahFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Have fun with Ella tonight. Your heart piece is beautiful!

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  3. DonnaTNFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love the Quaker look to Deepest Love. How wonderful to be gifted with the beautiful scissor keep. I know you've had a wonderful time playing with Ella tonight. I hope Cupid smiled on you today!

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  4. gracieFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Your heart piece is lovely...but your grandbaby Ella is beautiful....Thank you for visiting at my place and for the lovely comments.

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  5. SiobhánFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Ella is such a sweetie! What a beautiful name for a beautiful baby girl. :)

    Your Deepest Love looks great! Nice scissor keep, too.

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  6. Helen PhilippsFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hi Kathy - lovely to find your blog and see all your beautiful stitching. I love to look at wonderful pieces of cross stitching like these. I also loved reading a little about your life and seeing your sweet grandbaby Ella. Thanks so much for visiting my blog too, and your sweet comment. Have a great week. Helen x

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  7. CarolFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Your heart stitching is lovely, but not as lovely as your dear granddaughter... Ella is such a little cherub :)

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  8. Lindsay-annFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks for your advice about using eye drops to stop headaches when stitching. I will give that a try. I have really enjoyed my visit to your blog today. I loved seeing your beautiful stitching projects. Your grand daughter is adorable and little Meggie is so cute too.
    Have a great week. Happy Stitching.
    Lindsay
    x

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  9. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    You have a gorgeous and sweet blog here.
    Your work is so inspirational.
    I too have far too many projects to embroider and do during my present journey
    Gina
    http://gina-catswhiskers.blogspot.com/

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