Monday, February 29, 2016

Pennies from Heaven ~ Volume 8


 Would you like to see Mom's latest creations?
My sister and I made a quick trip down for President's Day.

The penny rug above is a Mom original. 
No pattern, just a desire for a penny rug in shades of green.


So beautiful and subtle in monochromatic tones.
Do you see the hexagon design? A hint at what else Mom has been working on... 


As always, here stitches are absolutely perfect. Mom has a way with color!


 This is a Maggie Bonanomi design from one of her books.
I stitched this one as well, but in a different color palette.


Again, so lovely and subtle in the colors that she chooses.


Mom is also working on a block of the month by Heart to Hand.
 Even more beautiful in person.


 "Hollyhock" by The Wooly Lady
So beautiful in its simplicity.


Mom has started working in a new medium - English Paper Piecing.
She has a stack of flowers completed, but I thought I would share just a few of the colors/patterns that she is working with. Can't wait to see what this will become!
 
My sister also brought along her projects...


Pam's working on a knitting technique called color blocking.


So pretty! I love the color combination of gray and mint green. I'll have to remember that combo ;)

 
Pam was practicing the technique on smaller projects first and made my parents can cozies. So pretty! She also made me a bottle cozy. I'm such a bad sister that I forgot to take a photo! Grrr.
I'm so jealous that my sister always makes beautiful items that are useful, too! Mine just lay around...
 
Planning to head back down to my parents in just a few days, but I don't think that there will be anything new to share already :)
 
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
~1 John 3:18
 
Blessings, Patti
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10 comments:

  1. lindaFebruary 29, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    I am in awe of the talent and artistry in your family! Such a wonderful environment to appreciate and encourage each other!

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  2. Samplings from Spring CreekFebruary 29, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    Your family--Mom-Sister-You--are very accomplished needleworkers!

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  3. cuckiFebruary 29, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    Wow so pretty x

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  4. thearttrampFebruary 29, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Oh my!!!! Your mom is one amazing lady!!! So, as they say, the apple didn't fall far from the tree! What a glorious way to start the week. Thank you. Maybe she should make one of my patterns as a wool appliqué, :-).

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  5. Rugs and PugsFebruary 29, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful as always!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  6. KatkenFebruary 29, 2016 at 7:32 PM

    I sooooooo love the updates from Mom. As I shared, my Mon & needle mentor went to Heaven last June, so I read these vicariously with my Mom in mind. I miss her , of course, but rejoice in the heavenly promises fulfilled. Especially love the green monochromatic!!!

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  7. Prims By The WaterFebruary 29, 2016 at 8:45 PM

    Some very talented ladies in your family. Lovely job to all! Janice

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  8. WoolenSailsFebruary 29, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    Your mom's work is so beautiful and it seems your whole family is talented.
    It is so nice that you all can share your love of crafting together.

    Debbie

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  9. MarilynMarch 1, 2016 at 3:46 AM

    Your Mom's work is beautiful, and her stitches ARE perfect!
    Love your Sister's knitting too, so pretty.
    And your work is amazing too. :)
    Marilyn

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  10. SophieMarch 1, 2016 at 7:14 AM

    Knitting textures look so intelligent. It feels like students pattern in 40-50's at old university :)

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