My mother made these about 30 years ago. The two canvases were such a perfect pair, she whipped them together with this pretty, feathery, pine and berry stitch. The artwork came out of the attic every Christmas and was hung over the television with a spotlight on it. Brother Dave always said he wanted to inherit it. Since it was the only thing he ever said he wanted, I didn't argue, but wanted the beautiful piece to come to my house, too.
Brother Dave and I both celebrate our birthdays in August. When he turned 40, he had a pig picking in his back yard. Mom showed up bearing two large presents. "Choose one," she said. Once each of us had a package in front of us, we ripped into them. Each of us had our own Season's Greeting and wreath. She had located the old kits on e-bay and kept the project hidden from us for several months. And, one of Granny's Christmas pins was centered in the middle of each bow.
I love this so much, I leave it on an easel in my dining room all year long.
In the words of my Mother's beautiful needlework...
4 comments:
What a great present!!!
Absolutely gorgeous!! I don't think I'd have the patience for stitching something that involved.I'd rather find one in a Thrift Store, LOL, but then it wouldn't mean as much :-(
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That's cool. It's nice to hear the words Pig Picking. I didn't hear that much when I was living down in Texas. They have barbecues with beef ribs and brisket. I had some friends who were from Virginia, though, and spoke of Carolina BBQ. I also met a man from Kinston who had a pig picking down there once. I love me a good pig pickin' though. Happy Holidays to you and the boys.
Oh my GOSH!!! THAT IS GORGEOUS!!!!!! And - the story behind it is just as gorgeous!!!!!
You have to tell me though (being from Texas and all...) what the heck is a Pig Picking? I know it SOUNDS like fun - especially when you get some fantastic needlework! LOL
;-) Robelyn
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