Tuesday, September 15, 2009

In Memoriam



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Elisabeth Nikosch was one of my mother's sisters; the story (if you haven't already read it) can be found on an earlier blogpost, here.

20 comments:

Gabi said...

Beautiful sampler and finishing. I just read the story of little Elisabeth and it is a moving one.

Anonymous said...

That's so beautiful, and very touching.

Deb said...

Such a touching story and a beautiful sampler!

Siobhán said...

Beautiful sampler! What a lovely way to remember her.

CindyMae said...

That is just simply gorgeous!

Jan said...

That is so beautiful, Cathy....and I am still so moved at the story of little Elisabeth. This is a great way to remember her.

Little Penpen said...

Absolutely beautiful... what a truly special piece! I love it!

Margaret said...

What a special memoriam to your mother's sister. It's wonderful!

Andrea said...

A wonderful piece to remember Elisabeth by.

MarchAnn said...

What a great sampler and a great story. She will be remmebered.

Tanya Willis Anderson said...

SO special and what a sentiment. That is terribly sad - I can't imagine the grief they were going through, and another baby on the way, and the same name - wow! Beautiful what you did.

Tanya

mainely stitching said...

What a lovely memorium.

Katrina said...

This is a wonderful piece, one to treasure :)

Kathy A. said...

Congratulations Cathy on a beautiful job well done.

Carol R said...

A beautiful sampler to remember little Elisabeth who had such a short life on earth.

Kim B said...

A beautiful finish. A beautiful sentiment. A beautiful remembrance. Just absolutely beautiful.

Sharon said...

It's beautiful Cathy!

Anonymous said...

Cathy - well done on finishing this gorgeous sampler and thank you for sharing :)

Sonda said...

It's beautiful!

Lelia said...

This is just perfect! Beautiful sampler Cathy - just beautiful.