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Embroidery: Breast Cancer Awareness Watch
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Breast Cancer Awareness Watch

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Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
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Category: Embroidery

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Casual, Cute

Materials

Watch form, watch kit, Aida Cloth, DMC thread.

What was your inspiration?

My mom. I never had a particular cause before (there were so many worthwhile, but none that actually touched my life). And then my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. And suddenly there was something that needed me in the fight. I made this watch as a gift to my mom.

What are you most proud of?

The recipient. She's the most amazing person I've ever known.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Putting the fabric on the forms was difficult. I would recommend a lot of patience!

 

8 comments

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wagonwife on craftsy.com
wagonwife
Mar 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I am almost 2 years out. (June) and I love your project. The embroidery is certainly therapy. Thanks for sharing your beautiful project. I hope your mother and all the other survivors continue on in health.
Janci76 on craftsy.com
Janci76
Mar 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Congratulations! And thank you for the kind words. I hope you continue in your health too!
Janna Ward on craftsy.com
Janna Ward
Jan 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
lol my hair came back pretty gray (course now I'm a two time Gramma) and just thinking today, wow, hi-lights soon!! I know the worry... and hope that my granddaughter never has to learn that word :) Sew away, we go!!! I have so many projects... making a "coffee matt" for my sister's birthday today!
Janci76 on craftsy.com
Janci76
Jan 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Mom's a three-time Granna - and still won't give up the brown! LOL Good luck on the coffee matt, and hop you post pics of it later!
Janna Ward on craftsy.com
Janna Ward
Jan 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Been there.... this is very special; it's always a "good time" to enjoy each day and love every minute!!
Janci76 on craftsy.com
Janci76
Jan 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. You're so right. We must treasure the 'time' we have, no matter how little. Whether you fought, or your loved one did, I pray there was a victory. Incidentally, my mom's name is Jana. :)
Janna Ward on craftsy.com
Janna Ward
Jan 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Ahhh.... well, 8 years this March for me! Hope you're Mom is doing well... they have advanced so much with research now!! I did needlepoint or something felt every chemo. Kept me focused, and someone always enjoyed watching me do it :) Besides, my hair never got in the way lol
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Janci76
Jan 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
My mom is now just over 3 years clear of the second go around with it. We hold our breath at every 6 month check up. They have advanced so much in treatment and research in such a short amount of time. We can only hope for further advancement, and someday very soon, the cure. Mom's chemo treatments were short enough that she didn't need a project, though I believe she sat and made her famous lists. :) I can see how keeping your hands busy would be a theraputic way to deal with those treatments. So glad you got through it! I tried to get mom to keep the hair shorter (and undyed :) ) after it started to grow back, but she didn't go for it. lol

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