First of all, my sister says thank you to all my blogging friends for wishing her a happy birthday! She was quite pleased! Thanks for taking the time to do that. I never realized how much she reads my blog now. Apparently, I am supposed to be posting more. I'm working on it Karen! =)
Second, my sister received her gift today. She dropped major hints a few months ago that I was way overdue in stitching her something. You have to remember that she was taught the same way I was (by mom) but with a full-time job, 2 kids and activities with kids' sports and church involvement, she's more content reading or napping when she has free time than trying to make heads or tails of a pattern. That's my job! She told me she wanted something red and cream and I immediately had something in mind. And with her 50th birthday quickly approaching, I had big reasons to stitch her something nice! A while back, I had seen a kit in The Stitchery called Bless This House by Kooler Design/Janlynn. I chucked the fabric (aida...ick!) and the thread and replaced it with Lambswool and Gloriana Cranberry. Deb finished it for me into a bellpull and she did a wonderful job considering the tight time constraints. Thanks Deb! Here's Deb's photo to me. It always seems like folks take much better pictures than me!
Remember all those red/cream sneakpeeks? This is what it turned out to be...
Here's my attempt:
I think I need photography lessons...
Karen called me today and was very happy with her present and even told me she already hung it on her wall. Yay! Hearing that made me very happy. I'm so glad it was a hit!
Ok, off to stitch on Boo Club a little more. I do more computer surfing (and cart clicking!) more than stitching nowadays. I already have enough stash to last me my lifetime...like I need more! I'm working on the Eek block and it's pretty simple. I'll probably finish tomorrow and get back to my gift programming.
Until next time...
26 comments:
Beautiful work!!!! I think it is a perfect gift for your sister~~~~
It's gorgeous Valerie! Beautifully stitched and finished by you and Deb :)
What a great present to give and receive. Your sister must have been really moved that you made this for her. Waooh. I hate stitching "on order", ie with a deadline... You performed impressively on this one. Congratulations (and to the birthday child too, even if belatedly !)
What a beautiful present for your sister, congrats!
I like your picture!
What a perfect gift for your sister! I'm sure it's a very special piece to her. It's always satisfying to know the person you're giving something handmade appreciates it.
Wow! That is some stitchery! No wonder there was so much red! lol! It's just beautiful! I bet your sister loves it!
Stunning gift for your sister, nicely stitched and finished
Such a special gift for Karen! It's absolutely gorgeous - well done you!
What a wonderful, fabulous gift! Perfectly stitched and beautifully finished :)
A beautiful finish for your sister.
It seems on certain days there's more surfing then stitching, Shame on us!!!!
lol
That's a wonderful piece you did for your sister. Congrats on your finish, and Happy Belated Birthday to Karen!
It's beautiful! No wonder your sister loves it and hung it up right away!
It's gorgeous ! Happy belated Birthday to your sister.
What a beautiful bellpull! The stitching is beautiful and I am sure that your sister will enjoy it for years to come. Nothing is more special than something handmade!
Take care!
Gorgeous bellpull! Happy birthday to your sister!
What a gorgeous present for your sister.
What a wonderful present for your sister. Just stunning.
Love
Patti xxx
Oh my goodness!! What an amazing gift for your sister. I love what you did for Natasha, too.
Have a great weekend!
A fabulous gift for your sister.
What a beautiful gift for your Sister, I think it's perfect :)
You did a beautiful job on your sister's gift
A beautiful gift for your sister!
I love the gift you made for your sister, it's so pretty.
That's just beautiful and what a nice piece to stitch for your sister :o)
Holy cats!!!!!!! That is stunning.
Valerie,
This is absolutely beautiful!!! What a gift of love that is.
Thank you for your comment on my Mary Wigham.... I am still chugging along, albeit ever so slowly. :)
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