I know some of you were and have been wondering if I finished by project for my son Travis' wedding - here are all the FSL Wedding Baskets on display at the thank you table. They were a big hit and I can't tell you - how many people come over and thanked me personally for the special gift from the Bride and Groom - how rewarding is that - that they even knew that I made them? They were filled with pastel mints. Thanks to Terri (twee) for all your help in getting this project finished, too.
211079Congratulations on your son's marriage and finishing the project. You are inspiring!
463416way to go MOM!!!! I bet they were just thrilled! I mean the happy couple of course!
299559Great Job Shirlene, and Congratulations to your son and wife!!
45070What a lot of work but what a special gift to receive.
Well done getting them finished on time!
5218Thank you for LQQKing and for all the support and prayers. This was a great lesson in a big project for me - not to wait to the end - to finish up - one of the items - just in case it doesn't work out - you still have time to change what you are doing and not have to go through with it - as I did - but I am thrilled that they all got finished and that they were so lovely and received so well. What a blessing.
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by jerrib
30 Apr 2012
Glad you got them all finished and that everyone appreciated your hard work. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the wedding.
211079Shirlene, so glad that Terri and the ladies could help you with this task. Well done to you all. They turned out lovely. hugs Yvonne
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by shirlener88
30 Apr 2012
Yvonne, it was amazing - the day of the wedding - there were 11 of us sitting around hand stitching out these baskets - after more than 4 hours - we finished them up. Thanks dear.
132773Wow, what a project. I would have been overwhelmed from day one. Just goes to show perseverance wins out. They are beautiful and will be remembered for years to come. Well done. I love the presentation, simple yet elegant.
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by shirlener88
30 Apr 2012
Therese, thank you so very much - I really appreciate that you liked they way that they presented them for the thank you gift table.
9945Looks absolutely amazing. Well done Shirlene. Hugs Sarah.
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255050Ganz fantastische Arbeit,die Gäste werden sich bestimmt freuen
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by castelyn
29 Apr 2012
Quite a fantastic job, the guests will be delighted determined
This is the translation Shirlene.xxx
54619Beautiful work!!! Gold stars for you!
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by shirlener88
29 Apr 2012
Maria, thank you - the 1st gold stars I have gotten for my embroidery work - Hehehe!
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5471It is always a good feeling when you can help someone in need, but I can't take to much credit, because my hands would have not been enough help to finish such a big project. But, I live in a small town where we know most everyone and we help one another when there is a need. I made a couple phone calls and at 9 am 10-11 ladies converged around my kitchen table working feverishly stitching and stuffing baskets. At 1:30 the last basket was completed and Shirley was on her way back home. Angels of love, most who didn't know Shirleen came to her rescue, what a blessing.
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by shirlener88
29 Apr 2012
Yes, I meant to say somewhere in this - that you organized a old sewing bee around the table with your community - but didn't get it in. And I will forgive you for misspelling my name (teach), Shirlene
PS: It is amazing that so many helped at the last minute, too.
10494Wow , what an undertaking! you must show one up close. How many did you make?
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858675148Shirlene , they look so sweet ,you have done a great job, and the lilac just set them off so well,I can smell their scent ahhhhh,lol
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23581oh my shirlene how many did you make and i am so glad people knew you made them even so most people dont realise just how much time and energy goes into some thing like this what we do in the name of love this is a double credit to you...soozie
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Thanks Soozie, I don't know what the last count was - but I believe it was 85 - no one ever realizes the amount of time and work that goes into something like this!
25169Wow!!! What a beautiful labor of love! You did a fantastic job! Congrats to your son and daughter-in-law.
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9888Congratulations, Shirlene! Beautiful job!
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Dilcéia, thank you my friend - I don't decorate cities like you do - my work is on such a small scale compared to yours.
46919Very lovely. Nice to be apprecitated, isn't it. I'm sure he and his bride loved them. A great occasion.
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62461congratulations with your son's wedding and with the beautiful "give away presents"
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743289Shirlene: What an incredible job of love for your son and daughter in-law. You took on such a huge task and you made everyone feel so loved and precious as they came to celebrate the union of 2 wonderful people. God bless you and your family. Blessings and hugs
Cindy B
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11473Congratulations to you for getting the baskets all done and to your son and his new bride. I'm sure you will be glad to get back to a more normal day. Getting ready for these weddings are nerve racking.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Anita, thank you so very much - when is your wedding? Keep up the work and your love will show through.
89895This looks amazing Shirlene, what a great job you did again with the help of Terri. Nowonder peolple came to you to thank you and appreciate the gifts.
Congratulations on the wedding of you son and dil.
Hugs Carla
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58029Congratulations Shirlene, you have done a great work - and congratulations with your son and daughter-in-law wedding.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Sigrún, thanks - the two of them will be very happy and have been for years.
25744Beautiful job and very special take-away gift for all present at the wedding...what a wonderful mom, mother-in-law you are!!
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21593You did a wonderful job on these Shirlene!
I am sure you will remember this wedding for years to come! LOL
I am glad that your Son and his Bride loved the baskets and their guests too.
Congratulations to All!
EastWitch2
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
thank you so much - I have been waiting for this marriage for years and I know I will always remember it, too.
7969My goodness, what a task. Beautiful. I also love the Lilacs, they are my favorite flower. I miss them since we moved to the Southeast. The closest thing to them are the Wisteria which has beautiful purple flowers and smells so sweet.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
thank you - I love Lilacs, too and when I lived in NC - it was wonderful seeing the Wisteria hanging and so lovely - there is a lady down the street that has grown it along the edge of her eves on the house and it is so lovely over her porch and reminds me so much of NC.
19439Just beautiful. How about posting this on Ebay or Etsy? June weddings coming up.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Stella thank you very much - I would have to think about doing this sort of project for other weddings, again.
15982What a great job, and this is lovely - Wish I could be close enough to smell those lilacs - I used to love them when I was small - We don't have them down here. Now you need to rest!
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Beth, thank you so much - I wished I could send you some - they were so nice - the house next door has a wonderful tree that blooms by our driveway and on the other side of the property they have a 10 foot high hedge of them - that runs their driveway - lilacs were my Grandmother's favorite and I always loved the smell of them when we went to her home, too.
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38558I knew in my heart you would make it! What a beautful display of your labor of love.
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37638Congratulation to the Bride and Groom beautiful happy long life together You gift basket display is absolute gorges Thank you for sharing .Maria
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119791You have outdone yourself. Few people understand the amount of work and hours that went into this project. I am so happy for you! Now SELL SELL SELL your stuff girl! If anyone knows the perfect advertising space, let Shirlene know! Thanks!
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Christine, thank you so very much - not many asked how they were made - but I was glad that they were thanked me for them.
www.loveoflace.com
173693I have been wondering - I knew you would get them done and I am so happy Terri was able to help you!! Doesn't surprise me that people thanked you for them - they are lovely!! It look like it was a wonderful design and you put a lot of work into them - but, I know they were perfect!! Well done, Shirlene!! Hugs to you and Terri! Laura*
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96275AMAZING! so much work I hope your son & bride appreciated all the love that went into making these. Hugs and love, M
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360644As always, Fantastic!!!! these are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The FSL Queen reigns! *
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11259you have been busy.. these are truly a labor of love..
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70767Congratulation!! Great job as always...You Have to post some pictures of the wedding. What a special friend in Twee to help you. Hope you all had a wonderful time...Suzanne
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Suzanne, thanks - I will post pictures later - when they get back from their honeymoon - I spaced out checking my batteries and only snapped these couple - before they went out. YES, we had a wonderful time and Terri (twee) was a dear one to drop everything and help me out.
111380Fabulous and I am so glad all the people thanked you for all of your work. They look so pretty - I know how much time must have gone into them. They are a beautiful keepsake. Love and blessings Chris
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Chris, thank you dear - I was pleased with the amount of people that did thank me, too.
234497Very pretty--and displayed so attractively. I love lace and wood together.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Thanks so very much - it did look nice - it was the 1st thing that anyone say when they came into the church.
11860They are absolutely stunning! You did a wonderful job and it was a wonderful gift for your son and his bride. Hugs, Mary
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72397Shirlene, they turned out gorgeous, plus a big hit at the wedding. Thanks for posting the pictures.
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51302link:
projects.cuteembroidery.com
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211079Such a nice way to welcome a new daughter in-law. Can you do a close up of one of the baskets?
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27358Congratulations, Shirlene (& Twee) for a job extremely well done!
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23163Congratulations, Shirlene, you have done a wonderful job!
All those baskets are spectacular. Hugs, Lidia
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78119How about some photos of the wedding.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Lyn, thank you for asking - in my rush and last minute hurry - I forgot to check my batteries - when we get the professional photo's - I will post some - OK?
29801Congratulations on this project, Hope the wedding went well and the Bride and Groom appreciated what to did for their wedding.
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29801A job WELL DONE, now you can take a well deserved breather, hugs S*
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Shirl, thank you very much - I will try - but for whatever reason - I just can't rest - I went to bed and now I am up - way to early for my own good.
19823Shirlene they are beautiful
terri sure was a blessing to you/
Huds Lenamae
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Lenamae, thank you - I only wished I would have asked for help - much sooner - but is was a blessing needless to say.
32767Shirlene this looks great, lucky you to have Terri nearby to come to help. Now you can relax a little unless you have another quick mega challenge
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Caroline, thanks. I sure wished we lived closer than we do - the almost hour there and back took a lot of my presious time on the day of the wedding and it is so hard for me to drive these days without it having alot of pain later on. But nonetheless is was a blessing to have the help.
1157566693They all look lovely. Well done. Maybe some people know of you doing this type of work & spread the word.
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15711Congratulations, both for finishing the baskets, and people thanky you personally. Hope the wedding went off well. You can relax now. Hugs Shirley
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Shirley, thank you so much - the wedding was perfect and you could feel the love and joy throughout the building. YES!
52686so glad you got them all done they looked great what a speacial gift for your son and new wife ...
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4620Shirlene....these baskets are beautiful....what a wonderful remembrance of a special day............
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261163What a beautiful collection - a labour of love! No wonder people thanked you personally,
Shirlene, for a present like this, it must have taken so much of your time.
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Martine, thank you - it took much more time than I expected - of coarse. But it was about sharing love.
145304You sure made a lot .. I know how stressful a wedding can be and you must have been so happy that everyone loved them.. Congratulations whats your next project or are you taking a breather. Lol. Suelyn
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by shirlener88
28 Apr 2012
Suelyn, thank you so very much - I have a couple things that I need to finish and when I get to where I can share about them - I will.
5402Here is a lovely picture that was projected on a screen screen in the Church and the reception room - as well as closeups of the baskets.
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