We also visited my father-in-law as we hadn't seen him since October of last year. While we were there I saw the memory quilt that I made for him to celebrate his 90th birthday.
He has it hanging in the kitchen. As I looked at it, I kept thinking that there was something 'missing' from the scene..... something that I had felt when I finished it but, that I couldn't quite put my finger on.
I decided to add some hand embroidery to the lower edge of the quilt beneath the tree. To me it seemed to 'ground' the tree and somehow balanced the whole quilt. I was pleased that I had added the stitches but, more importantly, my father-in-law liked the additions too. They were all stitched using variegated hand-dyed fine silk thread from Stef Francis.
I really enjoyed working on this while I was waiting for various flights. It made the time just fly by! This was also stitched using variegated hand-dyed fine silk thread from Stef Francis.
Since I've been home I have trimmed off the excess background fabric and have framed it.
I now have three of these beautiful embroideries in my sewing room. I love them all!!
What a sweet photo - your granddaughters are indeed gorgeous! That hand stitching at the bottom of the memory quilt is beautiful and perfect. Do you carry your supplies along with you in case of emergency? Lol! Your embroideries are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt really does seem to ground the tree. It is perfect now. Love that buzzy bee!
ReplyDeleteYour grandchildren are adorable and I'm sure you enjoyed the chance for some cuddles . I agree the stitching does ground the tree and your other stitchery is simply beautiful , those threads are so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have been able to make that trip! Such sweet grandchildren! The addition to the tree quilt was perfect! Sometimes ideas just take their sweet time coming and lucky you to be able to visit the quilt and put on the finishing touches. Gosh, but those three framed stitcheries will be delightful to admire in your sewing room! Such a good way to display them!
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughters are so darling--how nice that you got a chance to visit them. All of your embroideries are perfection and what a delight to have them framed and hung up to enjoy! Have a wonderful weekend! Karen
ReplyDeleteYour grand daughters are so sweet. Love your embroideries. I looked them up but still need to order them.
ReplyDeleteWie niedlich Diene Enkelkinder. Deine Stickarbeiten sind wieder sehr schön. So viele unterschiedliche Stiche fügen sich zu einem Bild. Die Garne sind auch wunderschön dazu. Der Lebensbaum sieht durch die Ergänzung noch schöner aus.
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Monika
Spot on with the grounding! Its finished the tree off perfectly and you've done Annes designs proud, they have come up beautifully! Love her work, so talented.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your granddaughters are just too sweet. I love the additions you made to the Family Tree for your Father-in-Law. And your latest finish for your sewing room is lovely. You always do such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Renee! You always leave such sweet comments! Christine xx
DeleteAw - such sweet wee grandbabies! And I agree that adding the stitching at the bottom of the family tree was the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to have your father-in-law really like something you've made and he gets to enjoy it every day. The girls are so cute. I bet you got in as much cuddling time as you could. I looked back through some of the older posts and the feathered star piece you did is beautiful. That is a lot of quilting and it's wonderful. I found your blog a few years ago because of the snow happy hearts. Mine are still blocks and you along with one other person were all could find that had made them into blocks instead of the stuffed hearts.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments Diane. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the snow happy hearts quilt.... it remains one of my favourites! Christine xx
DeleteHow lovely getting to visit those two little cuties! More beautiful projects. Adding the embroidery to your father in law's tree was a great idea. It finishes it off perfectly. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine oh wow how cute are your grand daughters and how wonderful that you got to see them,love the family tree that you made for your FIL.
ReplyDeleteOh boy how beautiful are your stitcheries,you are amazing my friend and your work is so beautiful,stay safe ,cheers Shez xx
Thank you Shez, that is so kind of you! Hugs Christine xx
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