Hi friends! A frigid morning here. It is currently -8º with a windchill of -25º. I would love to just stay in today, but I have possibly my last physical therapy session today. The pressure in my neck is mostly gone, but the pain in my neck and shoulders and upper back is still there. It actually slightly worsened after I told you of my improvement on Friday morning. :( I do have an appointment with the pain management doctor on Wednesday. We shall see what she has to say about this pinched cervical nerve.
So I want to share with you the Christmas ornament I have finally made and given to Brian.
This is Pure Love by The Snowflower Diaries. You can find this pattern in the 2015 JCS Christmas Ornament Issue.
This is stitched one over two on 38 count mystery linen. I used DMC and Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe floss.
I changed the finished shape, shown in the magazine as a rectangle, to a heart. I wanted to stack a heart on top of a heart to show a bit of the lovely red silk I used. The back is also covered in red silk. I used a length of red metallic floss for the hanger.
I am pleased to say he is extremely happy with it. He does not want to pack it up with the Christmas things. He wants to display it for a few months. :)
And now to announce the winner of Mini Silver Needle Stitches pattern. Jenny! I have emailed you. As soon as I receive your postal address, the pattern will be on it's way to you.
Thank you for stopping in with me today friends. I am so glad you did. Your words of encouragement brighten my day!
Stitching and praying,
Vickie
45 comments:
My dear it's such a beautiful finish..super sweet..
I am thinking of you so much and sending you lots of love and prayers.
Love you
Cucki x
So pretty,I am not surprised your husband wants to have it on display:)Hoping your appointment on Wednesday is helpful.
Vickie, this is so so beautiful. I can understand that Brian doesn't want to have it packed away already. I would also leave it out at least until Valentines.
Beautiful heart gift.
a really lovely finish
hope you keep improving
Adorable little finish! Beautiful keepsake.
Beautiful stitching and gorgeous finish :-)
Good thoughts for your therapy today. I love the heart! Wonderful finish.
Oh, Vickie, that is absolutely gorgeous! I'm with Brigitte...definitely leave it out until Valentine's Day. I'm sorry you're still feeling pain...I sure that it is very wearing. Keep your chin up, Sweetie.
Hi Vickie,
Such a lovely ornament, I can fully imagne he wants to display it longer :)
Have a good day & Dutch waves, Carolien
I love the ornament Vickie, it is just beautiful! Finishing it into a heart was a wonderful idea....I am going to bring out my magazine and look at this pattern again....grins...Thank you so much for the pattern....I love the tiny scissors. Have a good day my friend.
I love the ornament Vickie, it is just beautiful! Finishing it into a heart was a wonderful idea....I am going to bring out my magazine and look at this pattern again....grins...Thank you so much for the pattern....I love the tiny scissors. Have a good day my friend.
Hi Vickie, I have been trying to catch up with friends this morning before I go back to stitching. I have several things to get done all of a sudden. I pray that this will be the last session today and that you get the answers that you need. We are really cold today and I won't be venturing out for sure. My daughter told me to be careful. I love the heart and I definitely would leave it out until after Valentine's Day which will be here before we know it. Went to see Hubby who doing about the same. Try to stay warm. Many hugs and prayers from your Missouri friend Shirley
Such a beautiful piece, Vickie. No wonder he doesn't want to put it away. It looks very suitable for hanging around all year!
Oh Vickie, I am so sorry to hear that you are still having pain, and I am continuing to say prayers for relief, or at least answers.
Your ornament is gorgeous, and should be displayed all year long...I would feel the same way as Brian :)
Congratulations Jenny!
Hugs kiddo and bundle up...brrr!
Hello Vickie,
the heart is so beautiful.
Greetings, Manuela
Beautiful ornament finish!
What a lovely ornament so beautiful.
Sorry you are still feeling pain, hope it gets better again soon, hugs .
Beautiful ornament and how nice that your husband appreciates your handiwork! Hope your pain eases soon, that must be very tiring.
Annoying that the pain won't just go away for good. It's a process I guess.
The heart is just gorgeous. Of course you must display it, at least through Valentine's Day!
Dearest Vickie ,
your heart is beautiful . The pattern and the shape you've brought into line perfectly . I really like it. I hope the appointment with the pain therapists will be helpful , I'll send you the best wishes .
Greetings Your Sandra
Great way of finishing this design. It does do double duty for Christmas and Valentine's Day too.
What a beautiful ornament you made for your hubby! I don't blame him for wanting to keep it out - it's gorgeous! I will be praying regarding your pain...I'm so sorry that you're having this horrid pain again. It's so difficult to be in pain. I hope your doctor has some answers but, of course, will be asking the Lord for His healing on you!
Congratulations to Jenny on winning! I know she will enjoy it!
Blessings - Julie
What a beautiful ornament - I wouldn't want to put it away either:)) Your darling furbaby looks so sweet:)
What a lovely way to finish up the ornament! Quite appropriate to keep it up through Valentine's Day! :)
I don't blame Brian for wanting to keep his ornament out for a while. it's a beauty! Prayers for your pain to ease and for the doctor appointment to be a success and a help rather than no help. You deserve for that pain to be gone!
I hope the pain gets better. pretty heart
BRRR! You get some cold temps. I hope your visit went well. Sorry that you are still having pain and pressure. Beautiful finish.
What a beautiful heart you made! How lovely! It looks perfect and I can see why he wants to keep it out for a while!
You have stitched my favourite pattern from the latest JC Christmas Ornements collection.. I really liked it very much...and Your finishing is very pretty Well done !
Wonderful heart finish, it's so pretty. This pattern is my to do list too.
What a gorgeous gift for Brian, Vickie! Have you made him one each Christmas?
Really cold here, too-about the same as your weather. After our mild December, this is quite a shock to the system!!
Brrrrr... that IS cold!!! Your Christmas ornament for Brian is adorable... so glad he likes it! Hope the visit to the doctor was helpful, since it required you to get out in frigid weather! (I will catch up and read about it I am sure!) Hugs!
Love the ornament, it's so pretty. I am sorry you are not feeling better. ((hugs)) and prayers sent your way sweet friend. :
What a gorgeous finish for your ornament to Brian ;) Stunning work!
I'm praying for your pain....I hope that it lessens soon and that decisions on how it can be fixed happen SOON...dealing with pain is such an encumbering depressing situation...prayers!
Such a beautiful ornament - no wonder Brian doesn't want to put it away.
Hope you get that wretched pain sorted out.
I hope your pain eases Vickie. Sending you gentle hugs.
I love how you've finished Pure Love. It looks so pretty. I'm not surprised that Brian doesn't want to put it away.
Oh yuck! You can keep that windchill please and thank you! We were down to -2 windchill and I just noped right out of doing outside stuff. It's a good day for hot chocolate and a mountain of blankets+cats (or poodles). :D
Your finish is great though at first glance I thought it was a Valentine's ornament! It's very beautiful~
Wonderful finish!
It's absolutely gorgeous! I don't even know how you made the heart shape. Beautiful job! :D
A beautiful stitched and finished heart ornament. There is nothing on there that says Christmas to me so I would have it hanging up all year!
It's a beautiful ornament, Vickie and I think it would be lovely to keep it on display permanently!
Чудесное сердечко! Прекрасно!!!
LOVE the heart ornament you made for your DH! I think you could display it through Valentines day or permanently!!!
love Annette
This heart is absolutely nice!
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