A card made for a friend whose eldest Son passed away suddenly. I embroidered the design (from a CD) on a white, see through, 'crushed' terylene and double WSS. Set it over a soft background of praying hands and a cross. The verse on the inner leaf reads: Our memories build a special bridge, when loved ones have to part. To help us feel we're with them still and soothe a grieving heart. Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind. They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind. The card and embroidery are a pale lilac colour which doesn't show well in the picture.

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Comments (10)

by lbrow 21 Sep 2008

lovely elenu *4U

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by elenu 21 Sep 2008

Thanks very much lbrow.

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by adelmarie 21 Sep 2008

Beautiful work.

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by elenu 21 Sep 2008

Thank you Adelmarie - appreciated.

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by shirlener88 19 Sep 2008

Jean, this is so touching - your friend will treasure this always. WOW! No words can tell you - how inspiring this card is.

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by elenu 20 Sep 2008

Shirlene thank you - such a delicate situation to know the best way to be supportive when there is so much grief to overcome.

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by clawton 19 Sep 2008

You make beautiful cards.

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by elenu 20 Sep 2008

Thank you Clawton, a comment much appreciated.

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by stitchship 19 Sep 2008

This is beautiful! The words... really touching and inspiring.

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by elenu 20 Sep 2008

Thank you Stitchship for your very nice comments they are always very much appreciated.

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by grannyo 19 Sep 2008

This is just perfect. What a wonderful card to give to someone that is in such grief. That must be one of the hardest passings to go through to lose a child.

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by elenu 20 Sep 2008

Devestating, how right you are Grannyo. Thank you for your heartwarming comments.

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by sqdancer 19 Sep 2008

Absolutely beautiful as always eleu. I am having a very hard time finding the cards here, tried carft store and they didn't know what I was talking about. Found 1 package very plain white in picture framing store and nothing in stationery supplies. Where do you get yours please...thanks Glenda

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by elenu 19 Sep 2008

This card is all completely homemade Glenda, I needed a special size to fit the embroidery - I buy artist's drawing pads in pastel and bright colours to make the card blanks. eBay is a good source of craft supplies or google 'craft suppliers' & I'm sure you will find some in your area for mail order.