February Strawberry - a start and a finish!

I started this strawberry back in July. Mom was diagnosed with brain cancer and I went to be with her in Florida. This little strawberry was the one piece I grabbed to take with me because it was small, I didn’t need to have it on a frame, could stitch it in hand, and could pick it up and put it down. In other words, a no brainer. Just something to keep my hands occupied while tending to my dying mother. This strawberry is part of the Strawberry Club from Barbara’s Needlepoint in Sioux Falls, SD, February’s strawberry.

February Strawberry, part of the annual Strawberry series, Barbara’s Needlepoint

I suppose it was a great coincidence that I would pick this piece to work on. After all, it’s all about LOVE! I didn’t get to finish this before Mom passed away on July 10th, sadly, but it’s ok. I did finish it, which is huge for me!

So Mom, this one is for you. I know you are in a better place, free of pain, reuinited with Dad and all of your other loved ones that have left before you. I love you to the moon and back. Miss you and Dad every day, but I’m glad you are reunited once again. xx