Good morning, Sweet friends. How are you this lovely day?
I hope you are doing well.
It's been three years today since my sweet sis received her angel wings.
Today I will be visiting her as I do everyday , but I will be changing out her flowers. I will then sit on the bench and talk to my sis as I look for a sign that she hears my words of love. Usually my signs , come in the form of a butterfly , the caw of a crow, or a sweet scent. That might sound silly, but I do believe in signs from our loved ones.
I stitched a little berry for my sis . It is called IN MY HEART SHE BLOOMS . It has a bouquet of flowers in bloom .
It is a simple stitch, but pretty nonetheless- well at least in my eyes. 🤗
Two bright blue butterflies flank the flower .
Amy had bright blue eyes so how befitting.
My sister was a little tom boy growing up. She was a country girl through and through, but she also had a fiesty feminine side to her so I zhuhzhed the strawberry cap with bits of wool, lace, and homespun.
I stitched large wonky x's along the seam on the back of IN MY HEART SHE BLOOMS. They are not perfect, but perfectly prim and right .
I do believe my sis would love her berry. Below I paired it with Amy's Strawberry Basket Sampler which I shared on her birthday this year.
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| "In My Heart She Blooms Berry" with Amy's 2023 berry which I have not shared and Mary's Basket Strawberry Pinkeep |
I stitched IN MY HEART BLOOMS on 14 count tea/ coffee dyed aida. I used a generous amount of aida in order to cut out my berry , but the design size is around 80 x 52.
There are 12 DMC floss colors in this little berry including: 451, 522, 730, 801, 807, 814, 844, 930, 932, 3687, 3782, 3823
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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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If you would like to see other stitches that I have created in tribute to my sister, I invite you to visit my June 16, 2024 post.
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| I am with you always and A Bouquet for Amy |
Thank you so much for taking time to stop by to see my Amo's berry. I wish you a beautiful day and as Amo would say "Love ya' and see ya' later" .
P.S. I will be posting a Tutorial on how I finish my berries around 12:00 CST. I am no expert , but I will show the steps on how I finished this berry. 🤗
As Always...Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
" The bond between sisters is an emotional lifeline, weaving hearts together in a tapestry of love. " - Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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Yesterday I told you about getting an ice cream maker and making Peach Ice Cream. If you would like the recipe I used, it is from Mrs. Lori at Whipperwill Holler on Youtube.
Here's the link: Whipperwill Holler Best Peach Ice Cream . It is oh so yummy!
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.
"I'll keep you locked in my head ,
Until we meet again...
And I won't forget you, my friend
What happened?
If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone...
My darling, who knew? ...." PINK - WHO KNEW
Your sister designs/freebies are beautiful and perfect for Amy. I hope you had a wonderful day. Big Hugs!!! DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Darlene. I am very happy with how the berry came out. I have it displayed nearby so I can look at it often as I think of her. I hope you have a beautiful day, sweet friend. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a lovely and wonderful post. The designs for your sister are really beautiful. I am sure your sister watches over you. And yes, I do believe in signs from above. I lost my dear husband 9 years ago but sometimes I think he is around. Little signs I realize. You can call me crazy but I am sure he is still with me.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day, Gabi
Oh you are so very kind, Gabi. Thank you so much. I feel the same way about my sister. I feel her right beside me every day. It is always a blessing when I see a sign from her. Have a blessed day Hugs.
DeleteAmy's strawberry is really cute! The ice cream looks delicious. Have a peaceful time remembering Amy today, she is always with you.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you very much, Gretchen . I am proud of my little berry and I am sure Amy would have oohed and aahed over it too. It has been a lovely warm day. I visited my sister for some time . I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteYou have found the perfect way to remember your sister. Hugs. Gail at the Cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Gail. My sister loved handmade gifts. She was crafty herself so it is a comforting tribute to her. Have a wonderful day. Happy quilting.
DeleteYour beautiful tribute to your sister is so sweet. I believe in signs from our loved ones and they can be very comforting. You have a wonderful day my friend and enjoy your memories. ❤️🤗
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Patti. As soon as I walked out today, I saw my sign two yellow butterflies. It has been a peaceful quiet day. I hope your day has been a blessed one. Hugs.
DeleteSuch a lovely remembrance piece for your sister, Amy, Melisa--;))))
ReplyDeleteIt is not silly to think her spirit visits you; often I get visits in my dreams from close family who have gone on ahead....
. My Mom used to say "Your Dad visited me in last night's dream", after he passed way too early...I think your tribute pieces keep her close in your heart...Lovely works
Hugs, Julierose
Oh thank you so much, Julierose. My grandmothers visit me a lot in my dreams which is always so comforting. Now most mornings I awake early with a song in my head that reminds me of my sis ; I think that is a sign from her too. Thank you again for the words of comfort. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteIt's beautiful, Melisa. What a lovely treasure. My dd and family have an almost flock of cardinals that live by them and always say Grandma or Grandpa are visiting. Have a lovely day. Blessings
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet. I bet your DD looks for the cardinals each day that she goes out too. When my Nanny was sick, a cardinal would perch on the windowsill . I always think of her when I see a cardinal. It is wonderful that you dd sees the cardinals as a sign of her grandparents. I am sure that brings comfort. Have a blessed day. Hugs
DeleteWhat a precious remembrance berry you created in Amy's memory, Melisa! Thank you for sharing bits of your sister with us.
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so welcome and thank you Robin. It was a joy and comfort to stitch and share this little berry. I think Amy would have loved it. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteA beautiful way to remember you sister. Very pretty berry.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very kind, Kate. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you have a wonderful day in the quilt room. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a sweet sentiment to your sister. My condolences on your loss. The ice cream sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Meari. It was a joy and blessing to be able to stitch this little berry for my sis. I do believe she is smiling down from heaven. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteIn My Heart She Blooms is absolutely beautiful Melisa! I'm sure Amy would love her berry, especially with those blue butterflies. It is a lovely design, perfect for your sweet sister. I definitely believe in signs from our loved ones. Mine are usually in dreams, but I need to be still more often to watch for other signs as well. :)
ReplyDeleteI believe Amy would have loved her berry too. She always wanted to take over the family berry farm. Bless her heart. I look for signs daily. They bring comfort to me when I see them. My grandmothers seem to visit me a lot in my dreams. Have a beautiful day, sweet friend. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteBeautiful memories of your sister. May your memories continue to be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you very kindly. I feel my sister is with me every minute of the day. She was a blessing to have though it was too short of a time. Have a wonderful day . Hugs
DeleteIn My Heart She Blooms berry is another super sweet tribute to your sister. I'm sure Amy is smiling and loving that you think of her so fondly and often. I love how thoughtful each piece in the topper represents Amy's different traits. I absolutely believe we receive signs from loved ones who have gained their angel wings. Hugs to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much , Jeanna for the sweet visit and words of comfort. It was a joy to stitch this piece . It is a simple berry , but I tried to add little things that reminded me of her. I used to see my sister every day so it has been an adjustment to be without her. Thank you again, Jeanna and have a blessed day. Hugs
DeleteOh, this is precious, Melisa! I love your strawberry designs - each one of them. Thank you for sharing the chart with us. I definitely want to try making a strawberry one of these days. By sharing about your sister, you bring her spirit to all of us, too! Hope you have a lovely day today with lots of signs from Amy.
ReplyDeleteAaah , Diann, you are so very kind; you warm words brings me to tears. Bless you. I feel very blessed to have had my sis in my life though the time was way too short. I know you would do a fabulous job on stitching and creating a berry. I Thank you so much for the sweet visit . Have a great day. Hugs.
DeleteToday we are dedicated to remember our little sisters and to remember the love we had/have for them--sweet design--my heart is yours today--hugs, di
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like our little sisters is there , Di? Thank you so much for the warm words of comfort. Your sweetness means the world to me. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteMelisa, your Berry for Amy 2024 is absolutely beautiful, well done. What a tribute to her with so much love. I believe in signs from our loved ones that have passed. Thank you for all of beautiful work and for sharing with all of us so freely. Have a beautiful day and many hugs from sunny Arizona, my sweet friend on line.
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so welcome, Mary and thank you for the heartwarming words of comfort. I saw my signs as soon as I stepped out of the door today- 2 yellow butterflies fluttering among my marigolds- almost like my stitch ( Hmm I just realized that. ) Have a blessed and beautiful day , dear friend. It is a sunny day here in the holler too, but we have a pleasant breeze. Hugs
DeleteSending gentle hugs. Anniversaries are so hard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great commemorative stitch each year. It's beautiful! Little sisters are irreplaceable.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and meaningful berry you've designed in memory of your dear Amy. Sending hugs--I can't imagine how hard it must be to lose a sibling. ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute you have done to your sister! It's su a pretty embroidery. I'm just getting back from my vacation and catching up but I'll have to add this job to my to-do list. Thanks for sharing!
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