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Thursday, February 6, 2020

💗Valentine Stitching💗

Hi friends! Let me show you the February cubby shelf.
Here is the February corner shelf. You must know I love to bring out the pink for Valentine's Day!
In the mother of pearl frame is a new finish. 💘February Square Dance by Heart In Hand💘I stitched this two over two on 32ct evenweave using DMC and VMSS
💕💘And now a February freebie you can find HERE💘💕
I plan to stitch this whole cute series. Only problem is that the months are in Italian. That's okay. Just requires a bit of ingenuity to make it all work and fit.😉 I will perch these tiny finishes on top of the cubby shelf. I stitched this two over two on 28ct white Jubilee using all VMSS flosses and the grey DMC. The fabric shown is the backing material.

I am now stitching up another Valentine small.

Have any of you read this book? Wow. What a good book from beginning to end. The majority of the book takes place in Poland. I found that very interesting.
In 1942, Europe remains in the relentless grip of war. Just beyond the tents of the Russian refugee camp she calls home, a young woman speaks her wedding vows. It’s a decision that will alter her destiny…and it’s a lie that will remain buried until the next century. Since she was nine years old, Alina Dziak knew she would marry her best friend, Tomasz. Now fifteen and engaged, Alina is unconcerned by reports of Nazi soldiers at the Polish border, believing her neighbors that they pose no real threat, and dreams instead of the day Tomasz returns from college in Warsaw so they can be married. But little by little, injustice by brutal injustice, the Nazi occupation takes hold, and Alina’s tiny rural village, its families, are divided by fear and hate. Then, as the fabric of their lives is slowly picked apart, Tomasz disappears. Where Alina used to measure time between visits from her beloved, now she measures the spaces between hope and despair, waiting for word from Tomasz and avoiding the attentions of the soldiers who patrol her parents’ farm. But for now, even deafening silence is preferable to grief. Slipping between Nazi-occupied Poland and the frenetic pace of modern life, Kelly Rimmer creates an emotional and finely wrought narrative. The Things We Cannot Say is an unshakable reminder of the devastation when truth is silenced…and how it can take a lifetime to find our voice before we learn to trust it.

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10

I hope you have a wonderful weekend my friends. Thank you for stopping by.

Stitching and praying,
Vickie

24 comments:

Julie said...

The cubby shelf is almost full and looks super.
Nice February stitchy projects.

Stasi said...

I'll bet February is your favorite month to decorate!!! :)

diamondc said...

Vickie: Your shelf is wonderful, so many lovely items to view.
The corner shelf is a fun place to look at you have so many beautiful pink and red Valentine goodies along with your pink poodles.
I love seeing what you are into.
Cally looks adorable.

Catherine

marly said...

Look at that sweet face!!

Really nice finishes and thanks for the chart link. The book sounds intriguing.

Georgia said...

Hi Vickie, I love the pictures of Cally and your Cubby. But when I saw the pictures of your, "Pink Poodles," on the corner shelf, you brought back a memory. When I was little I had a collection of stuffed animals. I fell in love with a stuffed pink poodle, I saw at a store. From that point on that is all I wanted for Christmas. I had that poodle for years, but I really don't know what happened to it. But, I have never forgotten it. Thank you so much for sharing:)

Barb said...

The cubby looks so good very full! I love all your pink things , just perfect for Valentine's Day!

butterfly said...

The cubby looks wonderful ,your pinks are growing .
I have some more poodle charts will post to you soon hugs.

Maggie said...

Your cubby shelf is a really lovely way to display your small stitching.
The book sounds very interesting, I will look out for that one, thanks for the recomendation.

Manuela said...

So beautiful your cubby shelf and your Valentine decoration.
Happy February. Manuela

Marilyn said...

the cubby looks great, & cute display on your corner shelf too.
Cally is so pretty.
Marilyn

Robin in Virginia said...

Vickie, your February cubby and corner shelf unit are looking awesome. Love to see your Heart stitches! That picture of Cally made me snort with the grumpy expression. Enjoy your weekend!

Purple Pixie Dust said...

Your Cally looks grumpy this morning. Love all your pink. Have a great day. hugs

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Cally is so cute. I think she needs a cuddle. :) Lovely shelf and beautiful stitching, too. Wishing you an awesome day sweet friend. ((hugs)).

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

The cubby looks fantastic as does your corner display stand. So many pretty Valentines. You really do make the most of the space!

RJ said...

Vickie I love how great your cubby is looking. You have made so many pretty stitches. I'm guessing this is one of your favorite months to stitch in pink. RJ

MartinaM said...

Oh your shelf looks gorgeous, quite your style with the many pink poodles. I am completely in love with the beautiful motifs of your decoration.
Oh the book sounds interesting, thanks for the tip.
Have a magical weekend, Martina

Cathy said...

What a wonderful Valentine's display! Thanks for the book info. I'm always looking for something else to read. That kitty is soooo cute!

Vicki said...

Love your cubby and corner shelf as always - the pinks for Valentine's is so festive!

Carol said...

February is MADE for you, Vickie, with all the pink that abounds this month! Your cubby and shelf look so sweet.

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the book... Had to take a break a bit from the Holocaust though so I'm reading another WWII one set in the U.S. that you might like called "The Wartime Sisters" (but you've probably already listened to it!!

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Astrids dragon said...

February looks fun and fabulous! Your finish is so sweet, I'm sure you'll have no problem converting the rest of the months.

Margaret said...

I just love how you have decorated for Valentine's Day and February! Hope you had a good V Day yesterday. Callie is so cute! I loved the pic of her little snuggly hiding place you showed on IG. :D

Mary said...

Your cubby is gorgeous decked out in Valentine splendor!! I love that stitch in the mother of pearl frame!! So elegant!

Meari said...

Your shelf looks so pretty with the pinks and reds.