A few weeks ago the balloons were released, and in an instant, they rose to the sky and floated to Heaven .
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It was my dear sister's birthday. 💗🎈🎈I always buy balloons for her sons and nephews to release on this special day. Of course there were lots of tears and many warm memories of our "Flaming Amo". That was her nickname. Bless her sweet heart.
She is always on my mind. She will be forever for we were so close. 🤗❤❤
Stitching and quilting special pieces for her brings me great comfort.
Of course, I have showed you the butterfly quilts that I have made for her in the past, and yes another one is in the works.
Most of the time my stitched pieces are strawberry pieces in memory of her days on the farm.
Before her birthday, I feverishly stitched away on her newest piece. It is called Berry Bouquet - A Sampler for Amy. I chose some unusual color combinations in respect to the basket ( DMC 503 & 3808) , but I am quite pleased.
Originally , I just stitched the basket of berries, but I soon found the perfect frame and decided to add the alphabet and border. I believe that my sweet sis is smiling down on it with love from Heaven. I think she would like it.
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I stitched Berry Bouquet on 14 count coffee/ tea dyed Aida that I dyed myself.
Nine DMC floss colors were used including: 223, 503, 782, 815, 844, 3346, 3371, 3808, Blanc.
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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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I have shared 2 Christmas angels. I did stitch her one last year, but have yet to post it.
Prim Winter Angel for 2021
Always With Thee for 2022
Amy Lou the Strawberry Picker was a stitch that I created in 2022.
I want to thank all of you not only for your sweet visit today, but also for bringing me joy , comfort , for being so kind and supportive these last few years. 🤗 You are the bees knees!
As Amo would say with a grin on her face and in a loud boisterous voice, "Love ya!"
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
" She is my first friend, best friend, and forever friend. "- Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Oh Melisa, what a lovely post. Beautiful quilts and beautiful stitching to remember your sister. And what an idea to send balloons. Great. I am sure, your sister watches over you and her loved ones. Memories are so wonderful.
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The balloons were such a wonderful tribute to Amy. Everything you've stitched dedicated to Amy are sweet, beautiful, amazing, etc. Gentle hugs!!! DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful basket with flowers in honour of your sister Amy ! Memories are very important.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post Melisa! Such beautiful quilts and stitches in memory of your sister. Love the latest and look forward to stitching it soon. The colours you used go so well against the tea dyed fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these memories with us, Melisa.
Hugs, Barbara xx @flashinscissors 🙋♀️☺️💕🥰xx
Thanks for sharing this fabulous bouquets!
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What beautiful ways to honor Amy's memories ❤️ July 31 will be my sister's second birthday in heaven and I'm flying to Germany to visit her grave for the first time on her birthday. It'll be emotional but I'm glad i can do that for her, I like to think that she'll be glad too. And I get to spend time with her kids 💕
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Amy loves and appreciates all the beautiful things you create for her! 🥰 She lives on through your creations!
I'm thinking of you Melisa! 🤗
Hugs and love from Maine,
Alex
Berry Basket is so pretty, Amy would be so pleased. What a wonderful way to celebrate her birthday, with a balloon release. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteDear Melisa,what a lovely Bouquet sampler for Amy...a big hug from Marianne..
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have your stitching and your butterfly quilts to help ease your heartbreak. I'm sure your sister is so happy to see you thriving and sharing your amazing talents!
ReplyDeleteBerry basket is another great stitchery. . .what special memories you have of your sister. I love her nickname!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful basket of strawberries you created in Amy's memory, Melisa! I know she is smiling down on your stitches in her name. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI love how you keep your sister's memory alive with your beautiful quilts and cross stitch. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many beautiful ways to remember your sister. The berry sampler is very pretty and a bit different, I like how you included the alphabet.
ReplyDeleteIt warms my heart each time you post a tribute to Amy. Your affection and closeness shines through. I'm sure she is smiling down on you and appreciates your continued love and remembrance of her. The berry basket is so pretty and fits that frame perfectly.
ReplyDeleteAll of your Berry pieces are lovely--but this latest piece is simply so stunning, Melisa--what a wonderful way to cherish Amy's memory in your heart. We never do forget our closest loved ones do we...Gentle hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteOh Melisa your tributes to your sister are always so lovely. I have come to know how special she was and you are, I know she loved you and still does. I am certain that your memories are wonderful. God Bless you always
ReplyDeleteYou design the perfect stitching designs for Amy. I am sure she is watching as you stitch them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Amy’s story with us. It is such a generous gesture to your other family members to make sure she is always remembered on her special day. Thank you also for offering this beautiful piece in her memory. I will happily stitch it in honor of my own sister. God bless you.
ReplyDeletegood morning Melisa. i hope everything is going well and you are able to get some relief from the heat.
ReplyDeletethank you so much for your berry bouquet-a sampler for Amy. i know Amy is loving it and wishes she were here to stitch it with you. she is very pleased from above and Amy is also watching you to make sure you are staying strong. Amy sounds like an amazing sister and i am so happy you had her for as long as you did. God bless you.
my tomatoes are not doing well at all. my cherokee purple had a few worms on it and then i found a giant grasshopper. i have never seen a grasshopper around here and the minute i plant some veggies to eat - one pops on my plant. what the heck!!! i did get about 9 tomatoes from the plant and they were delicious. i have two left and am waiting for a good time to eat them. i had a tomato last night from my cherokee purple on my BLT and it was soooooo delicious. i do have a few flowers on the plant, but i don't think it is going to survive. i was at a mini quilt retreat this weekend and the quiltie ladies suggested i put a basil plant in with the tomato plants because insects don't like the scent of the basil. so what did i do on sunday - i purchased a basil plant and will add it to my tomato plants today. i'll try anything at this point.
your zucchini veggies look amazing. so yummy for the tummy. i used to get the really large zucchinis, cut them in half, remove the inners, and make a meatloaf in the zucchini and bake it. it was so good. if you haven't tried it you may want to give it a go.
i best let you get back to your gardening, stitching and quilting (you're a busy lady!!!). thank you for all the wonderful freebies and blog posts you provide to us. i enjoy them all so much. i am so grateful i have found you. you're going to keep me busy for years.
i hope you have a fantastic, blessed day Melisa. you're the best!!!
blessings and love are on the way to you. a great big squeezy hug, too.
Debra Broyles
quiltingprettyquilts@cox.net
Hugs. Memory eternal.
ReplyDeletewhat a special way to honor and remember your sister.
ReplyDeleteMelisa, my heart just breaks for you to have lost your sister who you were so close to, and at so young of an age, too. Your butterfly quilts and the special cross-stitch designs you create in her memory are all so lovely. This year's Berry Basket sampler and last year's Srrawberry Basket are both on my list to stitch. Thank you for sharing them!
ReplyDeletePrayers for you and your family as you remember Amy. I love how you release the balloons for her and thanks for the new memory stitch as well. <> B
ReplyDeleteHugs to you as you remember all the wonderful memories of your time together!
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