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| julia hayes |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 6:48:13 PM
Ok, I couldn't wait to show you all.. I haven't ironed it, nor have I framed it..both I'm going to do tomorrow.. However, here's the story: My husband has always considered himself "the new branch of the family tree" since he is the first and only person in his family to leave his home state.. Soooooo, I made our family tree! I just finished stitching it this evening when I noticed my signature line and date.. I MEANT to stitch "lovingly made.." but what I stitched was "loving" omitting the "ly"!! I could have died!! I wanted to scream all kinds of nasty things but I refrained.. Instead, I laughed.. It is soooooo typical in many ways.. I decided NOT to cut the thread and re-stitch it..instead I added the "ly" above to always remind me of my many many imperfections that my husband has to live with each and every single day! It was a hilarious and humbling moment.. I hope you like it..let me know what you think..
It is stitched on linen with vintage silk threads...
~Julia Hayes
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| julia hayes |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 09:11:29 AM
OH Thank you all so very much! I took it in yesterday to have framed and the whole thing is growing on me.. I get so darn hyper-critical that I was starting to think it was stupid and that the freestyle lettering was just too childish... I'm not completely secure about it yet but I'm going forward. I did know that the Amish purposely keep something off kilter in their quilts as a reminder of their imperfections. I'm certain that's what made letting go of my mistake so much easier. It was truly a perfect reflection of me..."nice most of the time but flawed!" hahaha
I really like the tree and I like the sampler part...my first ever.. it was done with small cross-stitches..not counted just free-hand..the linen is not perfectly aligned like cross stitch fabric so its not perfect but I like it ok.. I don't like as well the free hand lettering of our names. I used a different stich..just a rolling chain type stitch and I think it looks a little dumb ! seriously...not super happy about that part. Oh well,....here it is...I've done it.. I'm totally putting myself out there and maybe over the years as my eye sight deteriorates it will grow on me!! LOL thanks again ladies..your votes of encouragement are so wonderful!
~Julia Hayes
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 07:07:43 AM
That is so nice...I love it! He will really appreciate it since it was made by you with love. That's an heirloom to be passed down to family members. You know....don't worry about the 'oops' with loving...I love that you added the 'ly' with an arrow. It just makes it that much more charming! You know, the Amish quilts always have an imperfection, done intentionally. The reason is that only God is perfection.
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 06:22:19 AM
Absolutely beautiful and I bet you get a smooch under the mistletoe for thinking up such a tender sweet gift! Hugs, Nance |
| Farm Girl 2 |
Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 03:20:43 AM
It's just beautiful, I love it.
Becky
Loving Living Simply!
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 10:40:28 PM
Julia,
What a sweet gift y0u made y0ur husband. He will be surprized and l0ve it.
Car0l Sue
listening to the quiet moments
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 10:05:50 PM
What a treasure! Your husband is so blessed that you would take the time to make this special gift for him. I'm sure he will always treasure it. Your little mistake just adds character and will bring many smiles in years to come!
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot |
| katmom |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 6:48:34 PM
Julia,
It is very lovely & best of all, it's from your Heart & Hands....
Thanx for sharing with us.
Hugz to you
(P.S. I need your zip)I have your address just not the zip.
gracie
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 4:46:24 PM
wow! how wonderful! I truly love it!
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Happy Holidays to my FARMGIRL sisters!
Linda in PA |
| Linda Houston |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 4:38:34 PM
Great gift and such a thoughtful gift made by your own hand. He will feel cherished.
Linda H |
| mima |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 06:15:03 AM
So cute-you did a beautiful job! I love what Rhonda said about the Amish too!!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 05:44:32 AM
I love it, that is something I should do when I get married lord knows when. I think the loving ly made mistake is precious:) It is something I'd do for sure. One of a kind that is something super special:)
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 05:28:02 AM
It's wonderful, Julia. I think, in a hundred years, a descendant of yours will look at it, touch the glass in the place where you 'fixed' your mistake, smile and really 'know' you as a real live human being. :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Lainey |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 05:20:10 AM
That's beautiful and a great gift I think.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 04:35:02 AM
What an amazing gift!!! Someday that will be such a cherished heirloom for your family's families!!!
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| City Chick |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 04:31:07 AM
Beautiful! I love it - even with the imperfection. I think it's kinda cute.
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 8:43:33 PM
Really lovely Julia! It's sure to become an heirloom. I like that you left your boo boo.  Did you know the amish intentionally leave a small mistake in their quilts-as no human is perfect, only God?
You are such a thoughful wifey!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| shawna |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 7:19:52 PM
that is very nice
xoxxo MERRY CHRISTMAS xoxxo |
| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 6:57:40 PM
Doc is gonna LOVE it Julia- what a lucky guy he is to have you;)
Rebekka
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As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 6:57:19 PM
Julia, that is so wonderful. Just think 100 years from now it will be true folk art and worth zillions. It really is beautiful. MB
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| Firemama |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 6:55:00 PM
Julia that is beautiful, I am sure he will love it!
Mama to 2
Your FreckleFaced Farm Girl!!
FarmGirl# 20
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| julia hayes |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 6:50:22 PM
Gee Whiz!! i just noticed my typo in the Title..CHRISTMAS is what I meant to type!! I better quit while I'm ahead here!! ~julia
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