tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post5428226096681521460..comments2024-03-02T00:28:24.495-06:00Comments on The Handmade Dress: Keeping my hands busy...Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967580941304832746noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-48357814732763730672009-11-23T16:10:36.255-06:002009-11-23T16:10:36.255-06:00Currently crocheting a colorful, distracting and n...Currently crocheting a colorful, distracting and neverending granny square afghan as my would-have-been- due date is almost upon me, and trying my best to keep my little kidlets closer to me while my heart mends. My thoughts are with you and I wish you well.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144828645489736190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-48743806963238448802009-11-20T21:54:50.658-06:002009-11-20T21:54:50.658-06:00When i was going through a rough time last year, I...When i was going through a rough time last year, I too resorted to keeping my hands busy. I got out my trusted cross stitch patterns and did exactly the same as you. Yes there is something very soothing as the repetitive nature of hand stitching. I think it must slow our breathing and settle our brains and heart.waikikimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442934965916783471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-90745837767249361182009-11-18T20:39:01.788-06:002009-11-18T20:39:01.788-06:00You know...your little ones are playing with my li...You know...your little ones are playing with my little ones, I'm just sure of it. We've lost 5...but lost is such a silly word because we know exactly where they are!<br /><br />You can email me at mayhem5@softhome.net if you need a shoulder.<br /><br />The Lord is with you. He is a soft pillow to cry on at night and the sun to shine on your face!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367663127351652530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-52875068390252804052009-11-18T20:32:10.834-06:002009-11-18T20:32:10.834-06:00Samantha, still thinking of you,day by day...beaut...Samantha, still thinking of you,day by day...beautiful work.jennhttp://jennbenn.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-2559284710575509002009-11-18T19:14:28.665-06:002009-11-18T19:14:28.665-06:00'I wonder how many women before me have used a...'I wonder how many women before me have used a form of hand stitching to heal a broken heart....' <br />Many, Samantha, more than you can imagine! Keep stitching, keep praying, the healing will come.<br />from SparkleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-23988764079826281832009-11-16T08:13:24.540-06:002009-11-16T08:13:24.540-06:00They are truly beautiful. A vintage frame would b...They are truly beautiful. A vintage frame would be the perfect way to display them.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708383007311168091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-61427675009726977122009-11-15T16:58:00.509-06:002009-11-15T16:58:00.509-06:00There is something so calming about handwork. I l...There is something so calming about handwork. I love the colors you chose. And, still praying for you.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633665738416318869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-49074046022988675352009-11-14T15:29:16.379-06:002009-11-14T15:29:16.379-06:00Absolutely a great way to pass the time while your...Absolutely a great way to pass the time while your heart is mending. Your work is gorgeous!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097054119585201394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-22119740486781740272009-11-14T08:16:38.829-06:002009-11-14T08:16:38.829-06:00I know how healing keeping my hands busy was durin...I know how healing keeping my hands busy was during hard times here...whether it be playing my piano, cross stitching, crocheting, or sitting at the sewing maching creating. Praying for you.Very Verdanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381989222933049418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-65704809576149657742009-11-14T04:45:00.414-06:002009-11-14T04:45:00.414-06:00Dearest Samantha,
Your crochet is just beautiful! ...Dearest Samantha,<br />Your crochet is just beautiful! I do hope to learn some day. <br />I'm thinking of you at this time.<br />Take care and God bless<br />MelissaVintage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844669942410942778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-89117178442941003132009-11-13T19:51:21.356-06:002009-11-13T19:51:21.356-06:00Many prayers coming your way From Opelika, AL.
...Many prayers coming your way From Opelika, AL. <br /><br />Your crochet work is beautiful<br /> where did you learn how to do it ?) I think it is very healing to be creative with your hands. We are waiting to bring our daughter, Maggie, home from China and I have sewed up a lot of the Miss Madeline dresses for her...I call it therapy. I pray and sew.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859264770902567361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-53987185870743298842009-11-13T18:21:36.594-06:002009-11-13T18:21:36.594-06:00My prayers are with you during this difficult time...My prayers are with you during this difficult time. What is the pattern source for the triangular shaped doily that is pink and red?sisjulie1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00258537618420637071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-64688111125178882742009-11-13T18:16:08.403-06:002009-11-13T18:16:08.403-06:00Oh Sam, these are beautiful. I am continuing to pr...Oh Sam, these are beautiful. I am continuing to pray for healing of your sorrowful mama heart. <br />SivjeGoosegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438233253491253506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-83983315142765908562009-11-13T15:13:40.841-06:002009-11-13T15:13:40.841-06:00How beautiful! Framing them is a lovely idea.
...How beautiful! Framing them is a lovely idea. <br /><br />I have been praying for and grieving with you.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215573430848857824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-66984166913996770212009-11-13T14:44:11.818-06:002009-11-13T14:44:11.818-06:00These are so beautiful. I'm praying for you. ...These are so beautiful. I'm praying for you. While we walked out first adoption journey, quite full of heartbreak, I painted murals on the walls/ceiling of 3 baby's rooms. We had moved only once in the previous 15 years, but had three different homes during our 2 1/2 year adoption journey. <br />Cry, pray, paint, that's what I did.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856356235242725587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-62015171857173496992009-11-13T14:30:55.430-06:002009-11-13T14:30:55.430-06:00Those are so beautiful. I think framing them is a...Those are so beautiful. I think framing them is a wonderful idea...a sweet tribute to your Baby Blessing. Praying for you and your family.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991326339755571370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-90352335880668667242009-11-13T14:14:05.176-06:002009-11-13T14:14:05.176-06:00Sew very precious....and your crochet is too! :o) ...Sew very precious....and your crochet is too! :o) Pink, green, and cream is my absolute fav. Thinking of you, Sam.The Cainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110951327789189452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-82987968632347657202009-11-13T13:06:59.946-06:002009-11-13T13:06:59.946-06:00You are creating beauty out of your grief, which h...You are creating beauty out of your grief, which has to be a good thing. Do look after yourself and may God give you strength.<br /><br />Pomona xPomonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-20641339708696346252009-11-13T12:54:03.015-06:002009-11-13T12:54:03.015-06:00so so beautiful. my prayers are with you.so so beautiful. my prayers are with you.joscelyne cutchenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080613718222422996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-24207355058257966222009-11-13T12:52:38.978-06:002009-11-13T12:52:38.978-06:00Truly inspirational, both your work and your perse...Truly inspirational, both your work and your persevering spirit. You and your family are in my prayers.Laurenhttp://bananasforbreakfast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434407033719178019.post-27253150549482813682009-11-13T12:32:36.595-06:002009-11-13T12:32:36.595-06:00Still keeping you in prayer during these difficult...Still keeping you in prayer during these difficult days. Love the crochet work, too - they're so pretty!Hollums02https://www.blogger.com/profile/12003754144318362946noreply@blogger.com