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cougalacrafts · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:14 am

This snowy owl was meant for my Aunty's 60th birthday, but sadly she passed away just prior so it has taken a while for me to feel up to finishing it off, hopefully it will be finished soon and I will frame with a plaque in memory of her.

This one is five in a row, and I finished this after my son was born last year, I had started it 2 years prior with my first pregnancy, but we lost the baby early in pregnancy so again I found it hard to finish. Now it is and it's ready to be framed!

Mabel Figworthy · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:13 am

I hope the snowy owl will always have great memories of your aunt attached to it -- it is a gorgeous piece!

geekishly · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:56 am

Both of those are such lovely pieces. Great work on them. :wub:

millymolly · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:57 am

I hope you finish the owl and it reminds you of good times, its a lovely peice and the :kitty:

s are so cuteee :applesauce:

Nachstenliebe · Joined: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:04 pm **Posts:** 11784

Big projects always have a way of carrying so much of the emotion we deal with when stitching it.. Both pieces are lovely and I hope each will give you comfort when you when think of those moments.
Faith

rcperryls · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:15 pm

They are both lovely pieces. I hope you finish the owl and it brings you good memories. The kitties are very cute and and I'm glad you were able to finish it. :applesauce:

Carole

cougalacrafts · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:27 pm

Thanks everyone you have made my night xxxx

meerkat · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:21 pm

Lovely projects. I love the Snowy Owl.

karen4bells · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:42 pm

Beautiful finish on the kitties, they are adorable!! I love the snowy owl, and definitely can't wait to see your next update on it!! Great projects! :applesauce:

Rose · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:17 pm

Both are wonderful stitches!!!!! So sad that your aut was not able to see the beautiful piece you were making her but I am sure it will be a touching reminder of a beautiful life!!!!!!! :applesauce:

tiffstitch · **Posted:** Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:18 pm

The snowy owl is beautiful! And having a plaque is a wonderful idea. The kitties look perfect. :applesauce:

cougalacrafts · **Posted:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:00 pm

Thanks everyone.
Am heading off on our first family holiday tomorrow (my son is nearly 14 months) and will be taking the owl with me, will post an update when we get back.... :wip:

Kirstylou · **Posted:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:53 pm

They are beautiful pieces to remember loved ones by

Lulu22 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:23 pm

Such a lovely finish on the kitties and your snowy owl is superb hope you have a great holiday.

Lulu x

Aerona · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:46 pm

That snowy owl is gorgeous and I always like things with cats. :-)

It is definitely true that large projects like these have emotions built in. Good idea with the remembrance plaque.

vanessanjf · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:32 pm

I love owls and really hope to see your beautiful project finished soon. Your cats are loveky too :applesauce:

cougalacrafts · **Posted:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:03 am

I have actually managed to get some more of the snowy owl done, I will post a photo soon!

Squirrel · **Posted:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:11 am

Absolutely wonderful stitching on both of them. Love that Snowy Owl very much and what a wonderful memorial it will be of your aunt.
The kitties are cute and gorgeous and I am so glad you managed to finish it.

wendywombat · **Posted:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:26 am

I love the owl. I hope you can get that finished. :applesauce:

cougalacrafts · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:42 pm

Well... quite proud of myself, I got quite a lot of stitching done whilst away, and I only did it 3 or 4 times!
Here is an update on the snowy owl!