Thursday, February 02, 2012

I've been stitching, but ....

but haven't posted it here and have yet stitched a bit more than these pix, but for what it's worth, here is my 2012 Year of Hearts SAL to date and have received the next two months for stitching. For those of you who love hearts, this design originates in a closed Yahoo group, but the designer is going to release her Year of Hearts for sale this summer.




Though I have more stitched since this pic, here is my progress of my 2nd WIPocalypse project, which I hope to have finished before the next full moon, February 7th.


My wonderful Daddy died Jan. 5th, and I have been finding solace in my stitching and reading, but DH has been scanning pix of old photos of him so I can do a tribute to him here. We have been surrounded by friends and family since his death, but the dust has settled, and I miss his beautiful smile and his loving concern for his kids, namely me. In the last few years, I have been going out to lunch with my parents 3 times a week. I treasure those hours spent with them because at my age, I was so terribly lucky to still have my parents. They would drop me off at my house, and because I am alone 3 days a week, Daddy would always say to me, "We'll see you tomorrow, but if you need us before then, give us a call." Thank you, Daddy, for always loving me and being concerned.

14 comments :

Meari said...

That was really sweet of your Dad to tell you to give them a call if you needed them. :) Again, my condolences on your loss.

Your stitching looks good.

Linda said...

Hi Nancy. Sorry for the loss of your dad. Your stitching is great and I love the hearts.

Linda

Faith... said...

Nancy your Heart SAL looks great and I can't wait to see it finished!

Once again sorry about your father.

Susieq said...

Dads are special. Mine has been gone for almost 19yrs now, and I still miss him.

cucki said...

hello dear so sorry for the loss of your dad..sending you big hugs..
your stitching is so lovely xx

Nancy M said...

Nice stitching progress and I know the feeling of losing your Dad....again, so sorry for your recent loss.

Von said...

Losing a parent is so hard. My heart goes out to you.

Mouse said...

ohh Nancy .. sorry to hear of your dad's passing .... as you say you have some wonderful memories of him and your time together just recently too ...
take care love mouse xxxx

Giovanna said...

Your dad was a wonderful loving person - no wonder you're missing him so much. You stitching is so pretty!

Sally said...

I am so sorry about your Dad Nancy.

Love your SAL piece. It's really pretty.

Brigitte said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's always so hard to cope with the loss of a loved one. I hope that your stitching will give you consolation whenever you need it.

Bekca said...

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your father. It's lovely to hear you're fondly remembering him and finding comfort in stitching. Best wishes to you at this difficult time.

stitchesnscraps said...

I am so sorry about the loss of your dad! He sounds like such a special man. I wish I could give you a hug!

Your SAL's look wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!

Melissa J.

Kay said...

Your stitching does look beautiful. My condolences on your father, it is hard and always will be. In time it will not hurt so much. June will be 15 years since my mom passed away. There are still the rough moments but that is to be expected. He sounds like he was a wonderful father.