Saturday 27 January 2018

Better Days ⛪

I needed to finish up Mom's chapel by Thursday because I was supposed to visit with her that day. But I decided that going for the weekend instead was a better idea (and I wasn't going to be finished by then anyway!)
So I hit the Stitching Post on Tuesday and decided to fill it in with the blue and white. They're both shimmery and I thought it would be better coverage. The best part... tent stitches!


Ming and Max kept me company as usual.


Although I did have to go back to pick up more blue 😠, I finished it on Thursday! I also picked up a Mill Hill frame while I was there, but it's really not that washed out when you actually see it.


So even though her actual chapel is not as big as the stitched piece, it will do!


Mom was thrilled with it and it's now in her room while she's in rehab. She's doing so much better, she was almost running down the hall with her walker this afternoon!

Thanks again for your prayers and best wishes for her, it worked!!!

16 comments:

Lorraine said...

That blue is perfect. What a lovely chapel - both of them.

Vickie said...

You had a great idea Astrid. It turned out beautiful. Your mom is determined to get better and get home. Good for her!!

deb said...

So glad to hear your mom's recovery is continuing speedily! The little chapel came out beautifully and I know it will make her happy every time she looks at it.

Julie said...

A wonderful gift with love in every stitch. It's a very special and personal gift for her to treasure and look at and think of the memories of your family at that very special place.

Linda said...

Congrats on the awesome finish Astrid. Glad your Mom is doing better.

Linda

Katie said...

Perfect way to finish it. Looks beautiful. I'm glad she is doing better. Hope she keeps it up.

Penny said...

Such a beautiful finish, Astrid, and your helpers are very well behaved. : ) I'm happy to hear your mom is doing better!

Barb said...

It is wonderful to see how well your Mom looks and is doing. I know how relieved you must be. That is the perfect design for her. Very lovely!

Sara said...

Beautiful finish! Glad your Mom is doing better!

Faith... said...

So glad to hear your Mom is doing better! I love how you filled in the background, it looks great.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

The tent stitch worked really well, it looks great. Mum looks very happy too.
Glad to hear she's up and jogging about!

rosey175 said...

Man, I think after being cooped up, I'd be running down the hallway too. And maybe even flailing it about at pesky doctors. ;)

Glad the tent stitch worked itself out! It looks lovely :D

Bethan said...

The blue background looks so much better than the brown background! Such a clever solution. I'm glad your Mum is doing well x

Brigitte said...

So great how you finished the project with the blue background. It looks sooooo good. A wonderful gift for your Mom.

Sheryl said...

Pleased to hear that your mum is doing well, the design is a lovely idea and gift beautifully stitched.

RJ said...

That is gorgeous Astrid. So glad to hear your Mom is doing well. RJ