Good morning, Sweet Friends. I hope your day is off to a very lovely start. Today is a very special day. Not only is it Father's Day, but it is my late sister's 42nd birthday. You may have noticed that I dedicate every post to me sweet sis. I still can not believe she is gone .
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I try to imagine what we would have been doing today if she was here. Of course , we would have had a grand party with cake, balloons and lots of food to fill our bellies. Amy would have been grinning ear to ear . I imagine afterwards, we would have sat outside enjoying the day before heading out to my house to take a splash in the pool .
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Amy was a spitfire - full of energy ,love and always up for an adventure. She was so strong , confident and the most giving person that I know. I miss her so much. 😌❤❤❤
For the last couple of year's, I have shared a special stitch in her memory. This year is no exception.
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I have been working feverishly to finish Amy's Strawberry Basket Sampler for her birthday. Amy loved the farm and dreamed of taking over the strawberry business. She would often be seen down in the field picking strawberries in the early mornings along with the other pickers so a basket of berries was befitting for my dear sis.
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If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.
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Other stitches that I have shared in memory of Amo are the following:
A Bouquet for Amy which I shared last year on her birthday.
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For her 40th birthday, I shared Amy's Pinkeep.
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I have shared 2 Christmas angels. I did stitch her one last year, but have yet to post it.
Prim Winter Angel for 2021
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Always With Thee for 2022
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Amy Lou the Strawberry Picker was a stitch that I created in 2022.
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I am with you always was a mourning stitch that I created week's after she received her angel wings
After our Father's Day dinner , the family will visit Amy with flowers, and balloons. Amy's sons and nephews will write special messages to her and release the balloons so they can float to heaven to my sis. We do this every year. As we visit, I will look for signs from my sis. She always gives me a sign. I wonder what it will be today ?![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7j_KkpL3Om8U7az4rJ8_xQSnisnOGwWz1woKlwc90dgxBGyt4qr2AmDK77_We-JeQINnEprcbuREQqCV5b43fx4uar6XNBU_m28IkXw0sSFJJqnn59zoWPivr5tX2z0_RGgEIpyTqenrLnHP2MfiJmQWovPULwN6giH2Jmris6EMjC4wMTZk1fuSuqym8/w640-h426/IMG_8083.JPG)
I will leave you with what, Amo always said ." Love ya' and see you later. "
I am so honored that you dropped by for a visit. As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
" A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. "- Isadora James
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. You are always on my mind and will forever be in my heart. . I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.