Saturday, August 14, 2010

Crewel Sunflowers

My Mom made this wonderful crewel needlework canvas years ago (circa 1970) and I have always loved it!

There was no doubt that it needed to come hang on the walls at my house, since I was the daughter who lived in the sunflower state.   I really love the cheerful pop of color in the family room.  And it brings back such wonderful memories of hours spent crafting and sewing with my Mama.  

Thank you to hostess:
Bargain Hunting And Chatting With Laurie- Favorite Things Saturday


36 comments:

  1. LOVE IT!!! It is a beautiful piece, your mom did a wonderful job!

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  2. I can sure see why you wanted it...GREAT piece! I just adore sunflowers :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  3. WHAT a treasure...Love the colors popping out of it. Mama's handiwork. :-)

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  4. It's a very cheerful piece. What a great family heirloom to have hanging in your home now. I made an embroidered floral piece in the early 80's that my Mom still has hanging in her living room.
    Have a great weekend. Looks like we may have gotten some relief from the heat!
    Jane

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  5. That's a beautiful piece your mom made! It's so bright and colorful!

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  6. I remember my sister doing a similar crewel design for my mum and dad - and it still hangs at their place. Those 70's colours take me back!

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  7. What a great piece! I haven't seen much crewel lately. And what a wonderful keepsake!

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  8. What a beautiful memory this is.

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  9. Love your sunflower art piece and what a wonderful memory.

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  10. I'm so glad it came to live with you. It's beautiful, and I know your memories with your mother are beautiful too. Thank you for sharing this for Favorite Things Sat. (I forgot to tell you when I came by last time - your header looks so pretty). Thank you for linking your mother's beautiful craftwork to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

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  11. Wonderful...what a treasure! It's beautiful and so are the memories!!
    Happy day to you friend,
    dawn:)

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  12. I just love that, especially because just having a piece that your Mom made is so inspiring and treasured!

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  13. Beautiful! I found a crewel kit that my mother had made for me in the 70's on e-bay. The original had been lost in a fire. I also found a kit of one that I had done. They are on my 8/7 post.

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  14. Very festive. It is great to have happy memories tied to things.

    Stay cool and enjoy your day.


    melinda

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  15. This is really pretty, so bright and cheerful. Love it!

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  16. That's a really lovely piece with all those different stitches and textures - so cheerful and what a fantastic memory too. xx

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  17. Wonderful embroidery - our daughter is in love with those vintage pieces too.

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  18. What a lovely special piece from your mom.Thanks for stopping by my blog....Kathy

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  19. Hi! Love the crewel, so much time it takes tho. I'm a Kansas girl too, and I caught your PURPLE comment over at the KU tablescape. I'm your newest follower - come visit me sometime and stay awhile! Sandi

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  20. How great to have something so lovely that your Mother made with her own fair hands!

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  21. Thanks for sharing your treasure. I remember when so many were doing different types of handwork, like crewel, macrame, etc., but I never did. Lack of patience I guess. :)

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  22. Your mother's crewel work piece is gorgeous, I love it. The colors are so 70's. I have a section of the family room dedicated to these colors.
    My mom came from the Sunflower State :)

    I signed up to follow.

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  23. Love the crewel piece...it's so utterly 70's! And how nice that is holds such lovely memories for you.

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  24. That takes me back to the 70's (I loved that time!)
    It looks great, and a great tribute to your Mom!

    M.E.

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  25. I love your cute sunflowers. Even nicer your mom made it!

    L.

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  26. What a beauty filled with love and color! What a wonderful treasure from your sweet mama!

    God bless and have a terrific day sweetie!!!

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  27. Reminds me of my husband's Granny. She used to make a lot of needle work.

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  28. What a wonderful memory she created for you!

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  29. Oh, I love that! Wonder why we don't see much crewel work these days? I'm voting for a comeback ;).
    Blessings,
    G

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  30. It's beautiful hanging there. And I'm sure you think of her every time you look at it.
    Brenda

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  31. It's beautiful! Isn't it nice that all the wonderful handmade things are always in style! ♥

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  32. Hello, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment. Love your post, beautiful needlework!
    Blessings, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  33. Yay ~ EMAW. I'm K-State alum. Have a super day ~
    Alexandra

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  34. Gorgeous colorful piece! I remember doing crewel in Sunday School to give as gifts on Mother's Days. This one you have is pretty. Tammy

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  35. That's a really beautiful piece. What a nice way to keep your memories.

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  36. Much of the architecture of this town reminds me of Australian colonial country villages. They are so much fun to visit, one of my favorites is called Millthorpe, in New South Wales, there are local potters, weavers, vintners, a quilt shop & a small dairy making lovely cheese!

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