Hi Cuties! These are two more memory journals for Douglas’s wife and their oldest daughter. If you’ve ever finished a project that gave you T-R-O-U-B-L-E the whole time embroidering and broke out singing Hallelujah, I can relate! Jennifer’s wording gave me the devil. I had to size it down to fit in same space as Jeneane and Mandy’s so the writing is not as bold as theirs. That’s what gave me so much misery.
The flower design stitched perfectly every time. I was very tempted to stitch a red rose or pink but Douglas’s favorite flower was the yellow rose so I stuck with that for his memory.Just to say the journal is made on the sewing machine because it’s a big composition book and I only have a 5x7 hoop. The rose design was a freebie I got, once upon a time, at oregonpatchworks and it’s file name says ADMAIN FREE- I wish I knew the designer to check out more designs. The wording for all I put together except for my name brand. One of the generous Cuties made it for me and I love it!
Oh another thing. Douglas always wore western shirts so I took one of the labels with his size and added to the back inside cover.
I also found an old movie ticket stub, in a shirt I cut up. (I think she bought me 48 shirts!) I sewed it on the cover too with clear vinyl over it. That shirt was old!-lol
I think they will be surprised they are getting more than just Jenny’s queen quilt! I know I have rambled on but I hope you all like what I have done to help preserve
Doug’s memory and hopefully bring them comfort.❤️Toogie
ps. You know when things go wrong you should just wait until another day? I worked so long resizing Jenny's wording and finally marking my center of fabric and patch, getting everything lined up. Then when I hooped and started to stitch, I forgot to match/move my hoop for center of design on my machine!-arg....I should have realized right then nothing was going to go right.
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66017They look terrific, Toogie. I'm sure they will be loved!
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360641Wow, Toogie, these are just terrific and I know Jenifer and Jeneane will love everything you've made for them. Well done to you and kudos to your special Cutie for helping out once again. Love Chris
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by toogie
12 Jun 2021
I hope to give them all next Sunday, Fathers Day. I passed the pharmacy this week and Jenny's vehicle wasn't there. I thought she must have taken off, maybe having a bad day. I called to check on her and she told me thanks for being concerned and checking but she was actually on a road trip. I was glad to hear that as she has been too long, shut up taking care of Douglas. I asked if it was just her and her daughter and she said no, 2 nieces with them. One of these nieces stayed with Jenny round the clock, the last week of his life. I am glad they all got away.
234492These are going to be treasured by the family. The rose design came from Artistic Designs. Hugs
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by toogie
11 Jun 2021
Oh bless you, Shirley. I will have to take a look, if I ever get time-lol-It sure is nice. I think I may have stitched it in pink on Mrs. Lillian's journal. It always stitched well. Love the rose!
52686Loved you comments as well as the Beautiful finished product. Nice touch placing rose design in different location on each as well as the shirt label and ticket stub. You are so thoughtful.
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by toogie
11 Jun 2021
And you are very observant! Yes, I thought even if the roses all have to be the same color, maybe if I move the rose around, it will change the look a little. Thank you for looking and commenting.
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261163I would like to be there when they take a look at all those beautiful things you created. No matter what troubles you had, they turned out spectacular.
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by toogie
11 Jun 2021
You are very generous with your comment, because you don't have to look close, to see the mess up on Jennifer. Thank you though. That would be nice to have you here!!!
109774So awesome for these kids to receive and hold their memories in their hearts and hands. I'm proud of the super effort you have made.
My Aunt was a Quaker. When they had blessed the food at table holding hands, they ten raised their hands up and down three times, saying "All love, all love, all love." That's how I feel about what you poured into these journals! Big distanced hug.
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by toogie
12 Jun 2021
IDK what happened to my comment but I'll try again.
Thank you but I felt like I was spending time with Douglas while making them. I remembered a lot of his shirts, he wore when we did this and went there, etc.
Betsey, even though we don't do the hand motions or the saying we still hold hands at the table for prayer. I have to tell you this.
When I was growing up, it was called 'saying grace'. So when Gus was younger (he is only 5 now-lol) I asked him if he would like to say grace. Now a days we say 'Let's pray'. When I asked if he wanted to say grace, he looked at his mom then back at me and said GRACE-Nora got tickled and we tried not to laugh while mom explained I meant did he want to lead prayer.-lol
66905Beautifully done, Toogie...I am sure it will be treasured for another lifetime...
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