I have been trying to get back to my old projects. They have been sitting awaiting my attention for 21 months now, and I am finally at a place where needlework interest is returning to my life, and I am actually glad about that. I used to do a lot of needlework at one time, and I have missed it in some ways, but for a long time it was just too difficult to even go there. Right now I am picking up an old favorite that I hope to finish. One of the things I want to do is put both Rog's initials and mine in the sampler somewhere, though I haven't thought far enough ahead to say where that will be. Here is a photograph of my sampler as it stands today and I am looking forward to getting back to it. It is one of my favorites and I hope to frame this in a really lovely dark brown frame when it's completed, or a cherry wood, depending on waht I find and how big this ends up being in the end.
thankfully I have found more thread for it. I started it out with a 'mystery' spool from Vikki Clayton and we didn't know the name of the color, so I couldn't get more of it. I had struggled locating the right combination. Fortunately, when I checked back on the Hand Dyed Fibers web site, I found a new color that matches this perfectly. Roger always liked commenting on my needlework progress and the designs I selected. He actually learned a lot about needlework so he could talk to me about my hobby. He is and was such a sweetheart! I was so blessed to have him in my life and I treasure everything about our lives together.
Well, I am off to the next thing on the list, so until I have an update on my progress, this is it for today. Hope you have a good one as well!
2 comments:
Gorgeous sampler and what a wonderful way to remember Roger in your needlework. I can only imagine how much you miss him!!! Big hugs!
What a lovely sampler and a great way to remember him and keep him in your heart. Red is one of my favorite colors, glad you were able to find a perfect match. Can't wait to see your progress.
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