Thursday, November 12, 2015

Christmas in My Heart, Blog Hop

Today is Friday the 13th and day two of "Christmas is in my Heart" hop, and it is my day!  (Good I am not superstitious).

First, I want to give a big thank you to Marian from Seams to be Sew for all her hard work in planning and organizing this hop.  We all truly appreciate it.


We had a very rough month here at our house.  I had all kinds of ideas and Christmas projects that I wanted to make, still do.  But unfortunately, our daughter-in-law's father passed away.  He lived 910 miles from us.  Her and our son went up right away.  We had some things to straighten up here then we followed.  I felt so sorry for her.  Losing her father then have to organize his house and possessions to sell.  I only learned first hand how hard and how time consuming it is.  Not living close makes it harder yet.

I did get some embroidery done...I wanted to make a Small blue wall hanging for in our kitchen.  


I then trimmed it and put a boarder on to look like a picture frame.


I quilted snow flakes all around the embroidered Angel and then 1/4 inch from the seam in the boarder.

Now please folow me to see all the other creative projects for today:


So, enjoy today and the rest of the hop and remember, each day will feature a new giveaway from:


who once again has graciously given us a $25.00 gift certificate to give away.
Please go to:  Seams to be Sew
For the Link to enter, and Good Luck!

I can't wait to see what everyone made, I can never get enough, lol.
Then off to my room, I have lots to do.

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!!!







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88 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 12, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    I'm so sorry for your daughter-in-law's loss and glad you could be there to help her through a very difficult time. No need to apologize for what you didn't get done. Your angel is gorgeous! Is that your design? Because if it is, you should offer it for sale. I'd buy one!

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  2. AnitaNovember 13, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I love your embroidered wall hanging!

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  3. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    My condolences to your Daughter-in-law and family for their loss of their father. She is blessed to have you to help. Your embroidered angel is splendid. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  4. Charlene McCainNovember 13, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Your Christmas angel is amazing! Beautiful job! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

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  5. AllisonNovember 13, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    What a lovely angel! Beautifully done. Please let your daughter-in-law know that she and her family are in our prayers.

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  6. BetsyNovember 13, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Beautiful angel. Perfect for the season

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  7. Carol- Beads and BirdsNovember 13, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Hi Jane. I love designs using those curlique lines. Your angel is so pretty. She would go well with a Christmas tree design I saw. I hate that your DIL lost her father so close to the holiday.

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  8. Jen BarnardNovember 13, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Lovely angel embroidery and my condolences to your daughter in law.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  9. DorianNovember 13, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Ohh, she's sooo pretty! Great job.

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  10. MichelleNovember 13, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    So sorry for your daughter-in-law's lose. Your angel is so lovely. Love it's design.

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  11. Marjorie's Busy CornerNovember 13, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Very nice piece!!!! I love it...

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  12. allthingzsewnNovember 13, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Your Christmas Angle is beautiful and blue was a perfect color choice.
    I said a prayer for you daughter-in-law to receive a peace for her father's
    passing and that she might be able to enjoy the upcoming holidays with her family.
    Glad you were able to be there for her.

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  13. Marla's CraftsNovember 13, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Sorry to hear about your daughter laws father. So sad. Love your angel picture. Very elegant.

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  14. Dana GaffneyNovember 13, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    That's a very tough time for your daughter-in-law and the distance will make it more difficult. Your angel is beautiful.

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  15. quilterNovember 13, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Very pretty, thanks for sharing!
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  16. genie holtNovember 13, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Thank you for sharing a little of your life. Very sorry for your family's loss.

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  17. SandyNovember 13, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    I Love Your Angel Embroidery! Your Snowflake Quilting is Perfect!

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  18. CarolNovember 13, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Your angel is gorgeous!! I am sorry for the loss your family has suffered. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  19. Patty November 13, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    Very lovely! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. cjmontNovember 13, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    your angel is gorgeous, thanks for sharing.

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  21. CalicojoanNovember 13, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    What a lovely stitchery. It speaks volumes of the season. Losses in family are always hard, but knowing your there makes things better. I have to say, I got a big laugh out of your cartoon! So true, so true! LOL!!

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  22. MissPatNovember 13, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    That is a wonderful embroidered angel. I must get back into embroidery, at least some small pieces.
    Condolences to your son and DIL.

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  23. LauraNovember 13, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for sharing your embroidered piece. Love that people are doing this straight line embroidery again.

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  24. Mom CNovember 13, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    I hope your son and DIL are finding peace in the midst of their loss. And some joy in the remembering of a life full of memories. Love the wall hanging. Thanks.

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  25. SallyNovember 13, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    What a beautiful angel. You should sell this pattern if you designed it!
    My condolences to your Daughter-in-law and family for their loss. I'm glad you could be there for her.

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  26. lalaluuNovember 13, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful embroidery work.

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  27. Kathy LNovember 13, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Sorry for your troubles, we never know when it is our turn.

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  28. Apple Avenue QuiltsNovember 13, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Your angel is lovely. So sorry your family has suffer this loss.

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  29. LoriNovember 13, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    so sorry about your daughter in laws loss.
    your angel is wonderful. love the colors you chose

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  30. GrandmaNovember 13, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    The angel is lovely.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  31. LJNovember 13, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    That's a lovely angel stitching - what a sweet way to 'make' a gown. The cartoon was a hoot; thanks for the smile.
    On a sadder note, let me tell you how sorry to hear about the death of your DIL's dad. Distance in so difficult at a time like that.

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  32. MaryBethNovember 13, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Love your angel. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Sharon - INNovember 13, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Sorry for the loss in your extended family. Your Angel is a lovely piece of embroidery work!

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  34. Mary AnnNovember 13, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    So sorry for your DIL's loss. Thank you for sharing your angel project, she is lovely.

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  35. Amanda BestNovember 13, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Your angel wall hanging is so very beautiful. Angels are one of my very favorite decorations, and I have different angels I keep up all year round. In fact my sister's name is Angel. And blue is my favorite color, so your project is just perfect, to me.
    Thanks for sharing.
    My email is: bestbelle2010@aol.com

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  36. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing your kitchen angel. She is beautiful.

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  37. mumbird3November 13, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    The angel is gorgeous!!!

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  38. Quilting TangentNovember 13, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Pretty wall hanging. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  39. Linda November 13, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Your wallhanging is just the cutest!

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  40. Lisa EnglandNovember 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    The embroidery is gorgeous and I love the way you did the border!

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  41. Sarah@123quiltNovember 13, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    I'm so sorry for your DIL's loss. Thank you for sharing.

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  42. DawnNovember 13, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    Your project is so very beautiful, I love it.

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  43. SewgirlNovember 13, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Very lovely angel! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. wendyNovember 13, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Love your swirly angel! Thanks!

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  45. dcargillNovember 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I'm sorry you have had a rough month. Hopefully things will improve. I love the blue angel.

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  46. SherryBNovember 13, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Love your embroidery....I used to do that---before kids!

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  47. DebraKay NeimanNovember 13, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    So sorry for the bad times. Love the angel, love handwork too. crystalbluern at tds dot net

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  48. MoeWestNovember 13, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    My sympathies to the family. I think your embroidered angel looks wonderful!

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  49. cookieNovember 13, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    The prom dress cartoon is very funny. Love your angel. Would like one for my kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

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  50. Kathy FNovember 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Very pretty Angel!

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  51. Stitchin At HomeNovember 13, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Love the angel.

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  52. Vicki HNovember 13, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful angel, I love the embroidery.

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  53. Carol SwiftNovember 13, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Such a sweet blue angel! She's beautiful! I'm so sorry for your rough month. I'm sure your daughter-in-law was grateful for your support.

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  54. AnonymousNovember 13, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Cute Idea, you have inspired me.
    Carole Corn

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  55. AudreyNovember 13, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful stitchery. Thank you for sharing.

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  56. rrjane011749November 13, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Really lovely!

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  57. Just Quilt ItNovember 13, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Your angel is beautiful, Jane. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  58. Emily CNovember 13, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Very nice embroidery. The comic is priceless.

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  59. Anna brownNovember 13, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    I seem to be seeing a lot of embroidery on quilts its very pretty...happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  60. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenNovember 13, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Jane, so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loved one and then having to clean out their possessions. Your angel is beautiful and perfect timing.

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  61. QuiltsmilesNovember 13, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    What a perfect seasonal bit of blue for your kitchen, nice work!

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  62. KathNovember 13, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    My heart goes out to your family, especially to your dil. Your artwork is lovely - did you create the design yourself? I'd like to make something like it for my sister's Christmas gift. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. @lutzcatsNovember 13, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous angel...very peaceful.

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  64. tac73November 13, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Love the embroidery. Thank you for sharing.

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  65. UnknownNovember 13, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful work, thanks for sharing

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  66. Joan H.November 13, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    My condolences to you and your family.

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  67. Kathy E.November 13, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Such a pretty embroidery project! I really like how you added the border to look like a frame.

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  68. MarianNovember 13, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    It's never easy to lose a loved one. I also know how difficult it must be to have to go thru ones belongings. Not an easy task for sure.

    I love your angel, so pretty and very delicate, it just screams ... Christmas Is In My Heart...

    Great Job!!

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  69. NancyNovember 13, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    The angel is so pretty and makes a lovely wallhanging.

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  70. GrammasheriNovember 14, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    Condolences to your daughter-in-law and her family.

    Your embroidery is beautifully delicate. Lovely work.

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  71. AnonymousNovember 14, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    I am sorry for your loss. I have been there and done that. I am surprised you even got the angel done. I really like her in blue.

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  72. Donna WNovember 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    My condolences to your daughter-in-law and her family. Beautiful handwork.

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  73. JoyNovember 14, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    My heart goes out to you. The angel will comfort you. She is so beautiful.

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  74. tink's momNovember 14, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Your stitchery is wonderful. Love the blue angel. Also love the prom gown ;-}

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  75. UnknownNovember 14, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    I love seeing all the creativity on these blog hops. Sorry you have had such a hard month. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  76. In stitches and seamsNovember 14, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    oh she is Beautiful !!
    Thanks for being a part of the hop
    in stitches

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  77. Michele TNovember 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    This is beautiful, so delicate and lovely!!!

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  78. PamelaNovember 14, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    I love the picture frame border! What a great way to showcase your embroidery. I'm sorry your family had such a tough month. I'm sure that your support means the world to your daughter-in- law.

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  79. PamelaNovember 14, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    I love the movement in your quilt!

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  80. margaretNovember 15, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    i really like the angel. i would like to learn the art of free motion movement using thread.

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  81. QuilterinMotionNovember 15, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    What a gorgeous embroidered piece you managed to do in spite of the grief engulfing your family. How lucky your DIL is to have a supportive family at this time. Peace to you all.

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  82. Teatime CreationsNovember 15, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult at times like that. But what a lovely angel you created. Sew beautiful..

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  83. BobbieNovember 15, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    The angel is lovely! {{{{hugs}}}}

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  84. Needled MomNovember 15, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    It sounds like a rough month, but your angel turned out beautifully.

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  85. AnelNovember 15, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    That turned out awesome! I'm going to try to attempt to start an embroidery project soon!

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  86. Kwilt KrazyNovember 16, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Awe sorry to hear about that. Your angel is beautiful!

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  87. UnknownNovember 17, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful Angel! and sympathy to your family. My SIL died this past summer and we have gone through the same thing- cleaning out. Thankfully she was only an hour away.

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  88. ReneeNovember 17, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I am so very sorry for your daughter-in-law's loss. How heartbreaking.

    Your angel wall hanging is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful, beautiful work!

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