Happy Father's Day Daddy - how I wished I were able to say that to you - one more time and give you a big hug.
When my Daddy passed November 3, 2005 - I wanted to have something that others could grab ahold of and hug when they were feeling blue - so I made this off white and black plush pillow with Daddy's Navy picture that I digitized and embroidered - for his service and my daughter Sheila now has it in her home.
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52686Your folks were sure good looking. I really like what you did with this pillow.
1697This is amazing and such a wonderful tribute to your Daddy. I can just image how much comfort that had to be for your family and friends. Thanks for sharing such a special moment in your life with us.
2697What a lovely tribute to your parents. I would say they raised a very special daughter!
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46645What a great idea. You did a great job digitizing the picture. Thank you for sharing him with us.
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13250wonderful way to honor both your parents!
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by shirlener88
19 Jun 2012
Gerry, thank you - both at different times for different reasons - but my heart was in it - with both of them.
35675What a really nice sentiment. They kind of remind me of my mom and dad.
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by shirlener88
19 Jun 2012
thanks - well you might consider doing something like this for your folks, too.
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8047Here is the link to my Mother's Pillow:
projects.cuteembroidery.com
211079Wonderful and creative way to honor your father- love it!
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by shirlener88
18 Jun 2012
Or is it Cristina - my memory is playing tricks on me tonight when it comes to names.
798What a wonderful memory and briliantly execued...soozie
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25169Shirlene.
These are a great idea, as you say, something to hug when feeling blue. I made one for the widow of our local police officer who was shot and killed here in Tamworth in March this year, She sleeps with it every night.
hugs Helen
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39739beautiful memory gift for you daughter in honor of you father great digitizing job.Maria
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119791Shirlene, your work is beautiful. A great tribute to your Dad.
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25744It's wonderful. Have you ever thought of making another one for yourself?
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86901You did a great job digitising, Shirlene. It's a lovely keepsake. Didn't you stitch one for yourself too??
And have you made one of your mother as well? She looks so pretty in the picture. They would make a nice pair if you framed them.
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by shirlener88
17 Jun 2012
Martine, thank you dear - I used the auto photo stitch on this one. I have made one for my Mother - my daughter has that one, as well. I think framing them - might be they way I would go - more than the pillow.
by shirlener88
18 Jun 2012
I hope this link is good - here is the pillow that I made my Mother:
http://projects.cuteembroidery.co... I posted it just a bit ago.
145302Love this I too wish I could tell my dad that I love him, and give him a great big hug. DeVon
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by shirlener88
17 Jun 2012
Thanks DeVon - do it - just say it out loud and wrap your arms around yourself. I bet you will feel him.
72397What a beautiful memory of your Dad, Shirlene. I am sure he would be proud. -Tania
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by shirlener88
17 Jun 2012
Tania, thank you so very much - I know that it helped alot of the family - during the service - they passed it around.
2259You have done a great job, Shirlene, and a touching tribute to your father. Hugs, Lidia
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78118Beautiful Shirlene: I am sure he will give you a hug somehow today. You will feel him with you.
Hugs Jerri
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30656You did a great job. Great tribute and something to treasure.
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7649What a beautiful, and thoughtful tribute to your dad. This is amazing, Shirlene, and you should be very proud of your self for digitizing it so well. A pillow is perfect for hugging!
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15141Oops - I loaded the wrong picture of the TEST - here it is:
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by ansalu
17 Jun 2012
Alright I can understand why you changed the frame :o)
Looks much better in the square. A beautiful memory of your dad...
Greetings, Bettina
by shirlener88
17 Jun 2012
Bettina, thank you dear - this was the frame that i had around my Mother's - so I thought I would use it on his - but it just didn't look right.
2110791. When I digitize a design - I have to do a test stitch out of it - to make sure that I have all the colors right - here is my TEST and the original photo that I used to create the pillow that I made to honor my Daddy. As you see - I didn't like the frame I had on the TEST - so I put a black satin stich around the photo stitch on the off white pillow front.
2. I also stitched this out on a man's hankie - to be used under his urn at his service and my niece Nikki now owns it.
3. This is a closeup of the hanky. My Daddy served in the Navy and was very proud of that - his service was also held on Veteran's Day 2005. Most of the pictures shared in tribute to him - were during his tour of duty. There was a video made that had pictures of his life and the many family members that he loved. I do miss my Daddy, especially on days such as today.
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by shirlener88
17 Jun 2012
oops - I loaded the wrong orginal and TEST - this was a photo of the orginal and the pillow side by side.
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