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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Stitching From the Heart

This past summer, a stitching friend unexpectedly and suddenly passed away. Her sister contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would take a look at her stash. There was a Hardanger piece that was almost finished and she was hoping that I could help her get it finished. She also asked me to help ensure that the remaining stash was given to those who knew her best.

Long story short, my friend Chris and I have been working through some of the projects that were in the stash and have been trying to finish them.

Here's the before shot of the Hardanger doily....



And here is the completed doily...



Chris finished the doily. Today, I had the pleasure of returning it to the family. When the sister saw the finished piece she started to cry. It felt good to be able to do this for her!

Tonight, I am working on another piece that this stitcher had started.


This is Snapperville from Bent Creek. The border is done, the boxes just need to be filled in.

Chris finished a few other pieces which I will share with you over the next few days!

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11 comments:

  1. Samplings from Spring Creek8:44 PM

    Wonderfully kind of you and so special for her family

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  2. Mrs. DillyDally10:19 PM

    What a wonderful gesture of love and kindness…especially at such a difficult time for everyone. Wishing you many blessings!

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  3. valerie11:17 PM

    Wonderful you were able to make someone happy after experiencing a loss. I am sure all these pieces will be very treasured!

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  4. Marilyn2:49 AM

    How nice of both of you to do that for her family.
    The doily is gorgeous.
    How very generous of you both.
    Marilyn

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  5. Chris4:34 AM

    So wonderful that you are working on and helping to finish some of your friends pieces. So sorry for your loss.

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  6. Margaret6:32 AM

    You and Chris are so wonderful to do this for your friend's family. The doily is beautiful, as is the other piece.

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  7. llknbillburg7:42 AM

    What a lovely thing you are doing for that family. Laura

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  8. Vickie8:42 AM

    It really warms my heart what you two are doing. God bless you both.

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  9. Bekca2:44 AM

    I'm sure you and Chris are easing this trying time for your friend. What a lovely thing to do in memory. Best wishes to you all.

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  10. Melissa12:20 PM

    How wonderful of you both!

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  11. Jeanne6:16 PM

    Hurray for you Cathy helping to finish some special pieces. One of my quilting buddies has been working off and on for over a year finishing up quilt tops for a friend who passed away and finding homes for some of the orphans. It's what we would wish someone to do for US someday if needed.

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