A little cooling off period happening! Such a nice change from the sweltering heat of late. It's been cloudy with a bit of welcome rain!
The sampler above was done by my dear mother. She passed away 5 years ago. I have always treasured it from afar, but recently my dad gave it to me. I love it so much. I am always inspired by Alicia Paulson of Posy Gets Cozy for my photos. This one is another, inspired by a recent photo of hers with a black sampler. Below it is a little crazy quilt piece I'm working on for a "welcome back to school" surprise for someone at work. It's going to be just a little vanity pillow, she once told me her bedroom is black and white...sure hope she hasn't changed it over the summer:) If she doesn't have a vanity I'll add some cording so it can hang around the doorknob.
Work and Olympics (go Misty and Carrie!) have been filling my time. First day of school was a nightmare, but the next two were the best they've ever been...go figure!
Work and Olympics (go Misty and Carrie!) have been filling my time. First day of school was a nightmare, but the next two were the best they've ever been...go figure!
Hope you are having a lovely Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by.
oh I love them both
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DeleteWhat a lovely post! I'm sorry for your loss and understand. My mom passed away 22 years ago. I also cherish the needlework she did! Your piece is spectacular! You're very talented too! I love your crazy quilt!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy! I don't think you ever get over losing your mom. She went peacefully after Alzheimers.
DeleteVery nice post ... the sampler that had belonged to your Mother is so pretty. I can see why you cherish it so much. The piece you're working on is very nice too...stunning in black and white. Loved all your photographs as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Geneva! I hope I get it finished this weekend.
DeleteLovely sampler and that little pillow is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI like the box for your lunch, fantatic!
Besos from Argentina, Silvina
Buenos Dias, Silvina! Gracias! Okay, that's all I know! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteWhat a beautiful sampler! I love the crazy quilt squares, too. I guess I like to be with family as the day unfolds, too! Nicely said. Thanks, Linda
ReplyDeleteLinda, you're so sweet! Family is so important, I want to spend every moment with them! I'm glad you liked my moms sampler and my crazy quilt squares! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteThese are so pretty !
ReplyDeleteI Haven't done any needle work in ages .. I used to be addicted to it .. crewel work in fact .. I did some wonderful pieces but we moved so many times they some how got lost in the mix of things.
It is wonderful you have the sampler from your mom to bring back good memories of her : )
Joy
Hi Joy, thanks so much for your kind comments. How sad that you lost your crewel work! You should pick it up again!
DeleteHow nice to have the sampler that belonged to your mother. I'm sure it brings back many happy memories of her.
ReplyDeleteI really like your tree photos with all the lichen and rough bark.
Thanks for stopping today and your nice comment.
Thanks Barb! I have the sampler hanging in the living room so I see it all the time. I'm glad you liked the tree photos, I wasn't sure if anyone would find it as interesting as I do, I just love lichen and bark. I can't wait for mushrooms!
DeleteYour Mom's sampler is just beautiful. How many hours of work she must have put into it to make it. The black background really sets of the colors nicely. It was nice of your Dad to give you this to remember her by.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer! I can still see her stitching on it...and complaining about how hard it was to do on the black! I'm so glad she stayed with it, I think I would have given up!
DeleteI love your Mom's sampler. What a special treasure that your dad gave you. I'm your newest follower :)
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