This has to be one of the most ornate pieces I have ever done. Between the Petite Treasure Braids and the beads, she sparkles like crazy even in dimmed light! LOL Since completing my little ornie, I have logged just over 25 hours on her in the past 2 weeks. She is still missing her hands as I haven't quite decided if I want to go with the charted over 2 or do them over 1. Right now I have enough beading and braid yet to put in on the right side of the lower dress panel to keep me busy and the ribbon hanging down at the bottom yet to do.......I don't have to make the decision right now. Even in stitching, my procrastination tendencies peek out! LOL Not for long though, as I really would like to finish her this month, send her to be framed and in the hands of the recipients for December.
Since the death of my 2 sisters in the car accident of November 2003, finding something to concentrate on and to turn into a 'visible' reminder of their time here on earth became not only a driving force, but a journey of healing. Angel of Healing and Angel of Dreams have been and continue to be a way, for me at any rate, of celebrating the times we've shared together. Both were active in their churches. Their faith, though often sorely tested, never failed. At first I was concerned that I would not be able to let these pieces go when they were completed.......yet as I draw near to the end of Angel of Healing, I realize that it has come to symbolize a closure for me that would otherwise not be. I truly do look forward to the day when my angels will "fly".
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What a lovely post - and your stitching of these angels will be a lovely testament to your sisters :) Can't wait to see piccies.
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