Well my finished memorial patch is far from perfect but I'm still rather pleased with it and it's pretty close to what I had in mind. I've added my initials and the date (thanks Jill and Caroline for the suggestion) and it might need a few more stitches to hold it in place but I'll take it for a test snuggle first.
Thanks for all the kind comments about it on the previous posts. And to those of you who asked, all I did was type up the text on the computer and fiddle about with placement and fonts. I printed it out (black text on white paper), pinned to an old linen dinner napkin, held it up to the window and traced the letters with a coloured pencil. Then I stitched (back stitch I think). Pretty low tech stuff!
Anyway, I've really enjoyed my small foray into stitching but I'll not be giving up my day job! Now, I'm off to resume my knitting and rest my poor throat before the children get home (I've got a nasty throat infection from the cold of last week) a nice cup of tea wouldn't go amiss either!
You are such an inspiration and I just don't know where you get all your creative ideas from!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 04, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Your patch looks great Julie. What a fab way to remember your grandparents. Hope you're throat is feeling better soon.
xMx
Posted by: Marie | June 04, 2008 at 01:37 PM
What is it your knitting??? The heart absolutely jumps out at you. Fantastic work!!!
Posted by: Carol Van Rooy | June 04, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Julie, it's lovely. I'm sure it'll live up to its snuggleworthiness.
Posted by: Dragonfly | June 04, 2008 at 02:49 PM
Hot tea with honey and lemon, nothing better for a sore throat! Wishing you many cozy snuggles with warm memories of your grandparents.
Posted by: peggysue | June 04, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Adorable! A lovely way to remember your grandparents.
Hope the tea helps your throat, if not I'm sure a big snuggle will!
Posted by: Janey | June 04, 2008 at 03:42 PM
the simplicity of the words and understated love of the stitching together make a pretty powerful piece. i hope you are feeling better soon.
Posted by: marti | June 04, 2008 at 04:15 PM
That looks just perfect - well done! Hope your throat gets better soon, good excuse to snuggle in your blanky!!
Posted by: Caroline B | June 04, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Hope you soon feel better. A nice cup of tea and cake might make you feel better. I love the knitted heart. Such a pretty pattern. Is this the start of a throw?
Posted by: Zoe | June 04, 2008 at 04:18 PM
It's really lovely and the knitting look wonderful too, I am a new knitter and aspire to such wondefullness!
XXX
Posted by: Daisie | June 04, 2008 at 04:21 PM
this is such a lovely idea, it shows how much you care for your family and how wide and open your heart is. I love your design, it makes me think about my own grandparents and how much I loved and enjoyed them. And how big our family ones was and how small it is now. So many dear members, so many days in our garden with laughter and joy. Makes me feel a little sad I have to confess, but I also know that life is always getting it´s own way and it´s also great the way it is today.
Love also the stripes on your blanket and your knitted heart, alltogether looks so very soothing and calm.
Posted by: Krawuggl | June 04, 2008 at 04:52 PM
It looks lovely. It's a wonderful idea. Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Jesse | June 04, 2008 at 05:54 PM
It's lovely! and the blanket looks so cozy. Rest well, I think I'll join you in that cup of tea...good idea.
Posted by: carolyn | June 04, 2008 at 05:56 PM
I love that idea! I knit many baby blankets for various people, and a patch like that "with love in every stitch", would be a nice thing to add. (no buttons, of course) Thanks!
Posted by: Darla | June 04, 2008 at 07:27 PM
This looks amazing - and thanks for telling us how you did the lettering. I was wondering when I saw it yesterday. It's really great!
Posted by: Amber | June 04, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Unbelievably cute. Your work is so inspiring.
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 04, 2008 at 09:06 PM
The blanket is a lovely idea. It looks so welcoming and cuddly.
Posted by: Frances | June 04, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Hi Julie, I think that your dedication looks lovely. It is an interesting thing to stitch lettering. I sometimes stitch some of the little things my son writes. To keep his little handwriting forever instead of losing it in a jumble of paperwork...Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | June 04, 2008 at 10:10 PM
This is perfect, I love all your work.
Posted by: Kate T | June 05, 2008 at 02:02 AM
That looks so gorgeous! I absolutely love your blog, and your beautiful knitted friends.
I'm also struck with your knitting in this picture...do you have a pattern at all for the heart?
Posted by: Kylie | June 05, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Snuggle up, have a cup of tea, do a little light knitting and take care of yourself. Love and huggles (ps love the heart! One you can share?)
Posted by: jill | June 05, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Hope you don't mind a stranger commenting. Your blanket is just beautiful, I've been meaning to do something similar for a couple of years now and you've inspired me to start it today. Hope you feel better soon, blankie and Tea should help xxx
Posted by: Shelley | June 05, 2008 at 10:59 AM
This is such a wonderful idea - I'm knitting a blanket for a friends wedding present at the moment - I think I shall use this idea - it will make it extra special ;-) Beautiful work as always Julie!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | June 05, 2008 at 01:24 PM
It's beautiful! And what's that pretty little heart in progress we see???
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 05, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Julie - I haven't popped into your blog for ages - but everytime I do it gives me a warm sense of happiness and inspiration! I hope you are well would love to catch up sometime!
Posted by: Denaz | June 06, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Oh do feel better!! The patch turned out great, and I love the red ticking blankie it's on. Have a happy snuggle :)
Posted by: Danielle | June 06, 2008 at 02:59 AM
That patch is so simple yet beautiful and thankyou for explaining how you did the embroidery, very helpful. Now i just have to learn how to back stitch!
P.S. Hope your throat gets better!
Posted by: Shivi | June 06, 2008 at 10:41 AM
what a sweet idea and gorgeous patch! hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: monica | June 06, 2008 at 03:08 PM
This is so nice.... I hope you feel better real soon!
Posted by: mare | June 06, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Such a terrific heart pattern from smariek's blog! I have knit it with dishcloth cotton but whatever you are knitting it with gives it such a lovely drape. I've been drawn to getting out my hoop and floss lately, so maybe I'll put down my knitting for a bit soon!
Posted by: Linda | June 06, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Hope you recover from your bug soon Julie. Your project is such a sweet token to your memory. Have agood week eend knitting wit the bunnies.
Dy
Posted by: Dyan | June 06, 2008 at 09:00 PM
Oh that is so lovely.
Hope you are feeling better very very soon.
love
Alison x
Posted by: Alison | June 07, 2008 at 02:57 PM
You've created such a beautiful tribute, and I just love how you attached your memorial patch with buttons.
It's just lovely.
Hope you're feeling better.
Molly
Posted by: Molly | June 07, 2008 at 08:22 PM
A cup of tea does smoothe away many issues, and I hope you are feeling well soon. I came out of lurking to tell you how much I enjoyed your post on 05/19/2008 showing your box little animals in progress. It was a bit like peeking into Santa's work shop...
Posted by: Terri | June 08, 2008 at 01:09 AM
me encantaría comprarte la coneja (bunny) Sofi porque mi hija se llama así y adoro tus juguetes, ¿como podría hacer? vivo en españa seria posible? gracias
Posted by: joanna | June 08, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Oh lovely and I adore the knitted heart...take care of yourself!!!
Posted by: SUZie Sews | June 08, 2008 at 11:58 PM
It's gorgeous :) I hope that you are feeling better now :)
Posted by: Ickle Pickle | June 22, 2008 at 11:47 AM