Here is my progress so far on the Dutch sampler. Found a nice antique white frame on EBAY for this piece.Thursday, May 21, 2009
Dutch Progress
Here is my progress so far on the Dutch sampler. Found a nice antique white frame on EBAY for this piece.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
In Memory of Buddy
Today I found a neat pewter frame at an antique store and stitched Buddy's initial in it. Buddy died on Mother's Day due to a long-term illness. He was very loved by my brother-in-law and wife, and mother-in-law, Evelyn. Buddy had alot of spirit and his "mom and dad" Noi and Paul miss him very much. I will be sending this out to Paul and Noi tomorrow.Pets add so much to our lives every day. They love us unconditionally.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Stitching Away the Blues
Ah, it's Sunday and time to rest! I finished reading The Shack last night at midnight and the book left me with much to think about, that's for sure......very good book.
I started a sampler by The Sampler Girl that I had in my stash for awhile called New Amsterdam 1624 Sampler. Love, love the blue colors! I have enjoyed working on this piece. The linen is 32 ct Antique White and the fibers are a mixture of DMC, WDW and Crescent Colors. The predominant blue is Presidential Blue.
As I have stitched away all morning and this afternoon now while watching CNN and the Presidential speech, I found it very fitting to stitch with Presidential Blue--that's very ironic. I am a delft collector and this will definitely look good in our house. I put a piece of delft next to the colors so you could see how well it blends. I am working on the various motifs and then, will start the letters.
Well, I guess I just must put this down and get some other things done around the house. The BodyGuard has been steady working at many projects and cleaning alot. Hmmm.......what's up with that? LOL No, really, I think it's great and now I have to pull myself away from stitching some more blues to doing some house chores. :-(
I started a sampler by The Sampler Girl that I had in my stash for awhile called New Amsterdam 1624 Sampler. Love, love the blue colors! I have enjoyed working on this piece. The linen is 32 ct Antique White and the fibers are a mixture of DMC, WDW and Crescent Colors. The predominant blue is Presidential Blue.
As I have stitched away all morning and this afternoon now while watching CNN and the Presidential speech, I found it very fitting to stitch with Presidential Blue--that's very ironic. I am a delft collector and this will definitely look good in our house. I put a piece of delft next to the colors so you could see how well it blends. I am working on the various motifs and then, will start the letters.
Well, I guess I just must put this down and get some other things done around the house. The BodyGuard has been steady working at many projects and cleaning alot. Hmmm.......what's up with that? LOL No, really, I think it's great and now I have to pull myself away from stitching some more blues to doing some house chores. :-(Will write later.......enjoy your Sunday afternoon!
Jennifer
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