Hello Dear Friends & Followers;
I hope all is well with you.
Thanksgiving was just the hubs and I per usual with our families living in California and northern Idaho. Cooked a turkey with stuffing, corn, deviled eggs, gravy and rolls as sides. Peach Cobbler for dessert.
A nice quite day.
I haven't done any stitching in the last few weeks, but still have a finished piece for my November Smalls SAL update, which is a day or two late. Oh well, so goes life.
"Flower & Berry Vines"
Designed By: Sandra Longan Designs (ME)
Stitched on 14 count rustic aida using my own hand-dyed threads.
This little pillow will be sent to my 93 year old mother for Christmas.
It has a stitched patch on the back that reads "Always Remember" with my siblings and my name surrounding the words. My mother is in a memory care facility in Sacramento California suffering from advanced dementia.
Thank you for stopping by and maybe leaving your thoughts behind, I really do appreciate all the nice things you have to say.
Take Care &
Have a Great Weekend
Hugs, Sandy
The pillow is a pretty & thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeletePrayers for your Mom.
Marilyn
A beautiful pillow, Sandy. I'm sorry to hear your mom has Alzheimer's - my mom did and dad suffer with undetermined dementia when he passed.
ReplyDeleteSandy. I would love to know how you overdye your threads.
ReplyDeletePatty
I just use liquid Rit Dye in smaller amounts, 1/4 c HOT water to 1/4 tsp to 1 Tbsp. of dye depending on the color/shade I want. I always use the same amt. of dye and salt. use an eyedropper or teaspoon to apply the dye for a variegated look. Let it set for about 30 min. rinse really well then soak in Rit's color fixative to set the color. I use DMC white or ecru floss.
DeleteWhat a lovely pillow you created for your Mother's Christmas gift! Enjoy your weekend, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish, how lovely that you added your family on the back.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift for your mom :)
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