Friday, April 11, 2014

What is Your SUPERPOWER?

What a question! What a fun hop! I had so very many ideas.

Thank you Mdm Samm and Pauline for organizing this hop and us as well! And of course, our sponsor...DMC Threads...without which I would be completely lost!

Did you ever notice that when someone asks you what you are good at more often than not you begin thinking of all the things you are not (yet) good at?! Well the next logical step is to turn that to a positive.

For example, I like to buy buttons, trims, fabric, patterns that I don't need for a particular project, but rather just because I like them, or just because they are a good buy. I love beginning new projects...apparently more so than finishing them, so this would make me a "collector". Oh I had lovely ideas for making a wall hanging or curtain for my craft room, but I had other things to do first...

Also, I thought of describing myself as a "scratcher" of kitty bellies, of dirt for gardening, and of chickens...that is, I love to do chicken scratch embroidery. I bought the fabric for new curtains for my living room...green gingham in 1/4 inch check, and the green DMC floss to use for the embroidery, the curtain fabric sits awaiting me to make them into curtains, but I had other things to do first...

I love to do cross-stitch...guess that makes my superpower CROSS-STITCHING, and I found the most lovely Easter sampler at Plum Street Samplers. It is called Rejoice. I wanted to make this for my mother-in-law for Easter. She lost her daughter to lung cancer just before Christmas, a 50-year-old, never smoked a day in her life, physically fit and active elementary school principal. My mother-in-law is a strong Christian, and has been leaning especially heavily on the arms of Jesus for the last year. The following song lyrics were provided with the sampler, and I will include them in the card when I give her this gift..

Rejoice, rejoice, O Chrisian! Lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find,
None other is so loving, so good and kind.

He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way.
He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know he lives?
He lives within my heart.

 


Thank you DMC for such an awesome product as your floss (and other things). I began cross-stitching  in my early teens with DMC, and until last year I never knew there was any other product...why fix what ain't broke...

Here are today's participants...can't wait to discover their SUPERPOWER!

FRIDAY APRIL 11
 
Thanks so very much for visiting and for leaving your lovely comments. Each and every one is truly appreciated!
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56 comments:

  1. Judy BApril 11, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    Cross stitch is certainly your Super Power and your sampler is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. MarianApril 11, 2014 at 1:06 AM

    Awesome, love your sampler!!

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  3. AnitaApril 11, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    Nice project.

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  4. AmyApril 11, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    Love your cross stitch piece. Cross stitch was my very first love. The words on the stitching are such a sweet reminder.

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  5. Britt-IngerApril 11, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    your cross stitch sampler is so wonderful with sweet meaningl. Thanks for sharing

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  6. ValspierssewsApril 11, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful cross stitching. A perfect superpower.
    valspierssews

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  7. Kylie LloydApril 11, 2014 at 5:46 AM

    It's a lovely cross stitch. Great superpower

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  8. ThearicaApril 11, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    I have not sang that gospel hymn in years. I almost could not remember the tune... it is a complex one... but a beautiful hymn.

    Your cross stitch piece is beautiful!

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  9. SparkyApril 11, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    I recognize that hymn and I do believe your superpower is one of lifting the hearts of others...she will treasure this ...

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  10. beaquilterApril 11, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    what a lovely stitching, never heard this saying....... it's great

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  11. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 11, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Fantastic piece!! I recognize this verse very well...grew up with this in church.

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  12. Shirlee FassellApril 11, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Your cross stitch is lovely.

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  13. The Slow QuilterApril 11, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    We are sisters at hart when it comes to buying things to start and not getting to them. I love the cross stitching, and I rejoice in your superpowers of creativity.

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  14. Joyce CarterApril 11, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Very beautiful, Shari. I know your mother-in-law will treasure this and it will be comforting to her.The song is one of my favorites.

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  15. krislovesfabricApril 11, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Wonderful project! Thanks so much for sharing with us today!!

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  16. Purl ButtonsApril 11, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    So pretty. I just bought my nieces what I think will be their very first cross stitch kits. We will see how that goes!

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  17. Carol SwiftApril 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    What a wonderful piece of cross stitch and such a sweet gift for your mother-in-law. It is beautiful and definitely a perfect way to show your superpower. :O)

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  18. LindaApril 11, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    What a gorgeous project to help heal a broken heart! I love it!

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  19. KarenApril 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful cross stitch, but even more beautiful (and TRUE!) words. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  20. KarenApril 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful cross stitch, but even more beautiful (and TRUE!) words. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  21. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenApril 11, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    The cross stitch is BEAUTIFUL but I think your superpower is greater than cross stitch. Your heart is SEW big!

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  22. Quilt n QueenApril 11, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Shari...your MIL will treasure your beautiful cross stitch. Beautiful word to heal her broken heart. I'm also one who starts many projects and before I finishes the first one. I also buy 'just because' I like it or I may need it some day. Thanks for revealing your superpowers... happy stitching, Pauline

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  23. MaryApril 11, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Your stitching is beautiful, Thank you for sharing your superpower!

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  24. Pam in ILApril 11, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing your superpower! Your MIL will treasure the beautiful stitchery you made!

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  25. CorrieApril 11, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    I like to cross-stitch too. That's a wonderful piece. Nicely done!

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  26. CarolynApril 11, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    I LOVE your stitching! Counted cross stitch is a passion of mine as well. What a lovely finish! Thank you for sharing with us. :)

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  27. AnonymousApril 11, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Well, I have a huge respect for all the ones who can cross-stitch, so your project is just WAOH!!

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  28. Kathy HApril 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    I really enjoy cross stitching too. A beautiful piece.

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  29. Jane's QuiltingApril 11, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Your stitches are all so perfect. I use to do cross stitching but my eyes won't let me see the small stitches. Thank you for sharing it is beautiful.

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  30. Charlene McCainApril 11, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful cross stitching! What a wonderful gift to give to your mother-in-law. I'm sure she will treasure it always.

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  31. MaryBethApril 11, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    Very nice stitching.

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  32. Lorene HolbrookApril 11, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    your cross stitch is beautiful! job well done!

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  33. tink's momApril 11, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful cross stitching. Lovely thought. She will be so touched by it and the prayer.

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  34. evelynApril 11, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    What lovely project. Your work is excellent. Lucky MIL to have such a caring DIL in you.

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  35. CreateologyApril 11, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Blissful Cross Stitch. Thank you sew very much for Hopping and sharing...

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  36. JuliaPApril 11, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    What a beautiful work of art for your MIL. Such love and compassion went into your stitches! Thanks for sharing!

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  37. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]April 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Lovely! A truly beautiful project :)

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  38. MaraApril 11, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Very nice, your MIL will be uplifted by your gift and card. Beautiful cross-stitching.

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  39. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 11, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful your MIL will appreciate it greatly.

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  40. AnonymousApril 12, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    I couldn't agree more. Where would we be without DMC! I love you work.your mother-n-law will be so excited to receive this and proud of the thought you put into it. Great job

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  41. StitchinByTheLakeApril 12, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    This is just gorgeous and what a treasure it's going to be for your mother-in-law! blessings, marlene

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  42. CalicojoanApril 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    What a wonderful sampler. Yes, your so right, it's much easier to find our faults than our super powers!

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  43. LJApril 12, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    It sounds to me like your superpower is your faith; the gift of faith is magnificent! Your MIL is going to love the CS and the poem was so lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. CarlaApril 12, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    You have a lot of super powers, but you are a great cross stitcher. Just beautiful.

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  45. JanaramaApril 12, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Beautiful stitching and stitching. Your MIL is going to love it.

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  46. KayApril 12, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful stitching and such thoughtful present too. xx

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  47. Leanne ParsonsApril 12, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    What a lovely project!

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  48. Just Quilt ItApril 12, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Lovely work. I had to sing the song in my head as I read the lyrics. He lives within my heart.

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  49. janApril 13, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Beautiful work Shari. That is one of my favorite hymnals too. Your cross stitch is really beautiful!
    xo jan

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  50. SuzeApril 13, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    What a wonderful gift for your mother-in-law! It is exquisite. I lost my husband last July and haven't had the umph to do much since. I've been going to a grief group and that has helped immensely. I have good days and better days. I want to get back to cross stitch. I put a hoop on fabric last night and it popped right off. I decided it wasn't the time to start that project. Thanks for participating and the wonderful inspiration.

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  51. WendyApril 13, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Your work is amazing!! I started cross stitching years and years before considering quilting and am always impressed with the work such as yours as I know how much work goes into such projects ... thank you so very much for sharing!!

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  52. Late Night QuilterApril 14, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    WOW! I admire your work! Cross stitching is so hard! Amazing!

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  53. MarcyApril 14, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful stitching. Great projects.

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  54. Linda CApril 15, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    You are most definitely a champion cross stitcher! Well done, Shari and a joy to read your story of how you came to the craft :-) May your MIL find comfort from the gift.

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  55. MichelleApril 16, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    Your Easter sampler is wonderful. Cross stitching is a great superpower.

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  56. Quilter KathyApril 16, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful... you sure are a super stitcher!

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