Prayer is the Key & One Door

I stitched these two projects in 2006 for my friend.  That time she would have framed it herself, but I found that she has kept them unframed for 12 years….I asked her to lend them to me, for my son to frame.  Finally they are framed, and I will return them to her next week.

Coffee Sampler_34th frame

I stitched this project in 2004. It's a companion set with the Tea Sampler. Freebie from Stitch Alley.

Tea Sampler

I stitched this project in 2004. Design is a freebie from Stitch Alley. It's a 35th frame job done by my son.

12th Holly Hobbie

I again stitched Holly Hobbie in Purple. It's a 3rd time stitching a purple colour version. The 1st one was done in 2004, and I made that it into a cushion. The second time stitching was done in 2009, and I made that it into a bag for my friend. I used DMC floss 3688, 369, 550, 3837, 153, 3839, 434. 906. 553. 3688. 700, 754, 726, B5200, 436, 3371, 3726, 208, 996, 801, 503, 210. For hair colour, I used 938 and 433.

11th Holly Hobbie

This is the 2^nd time stitching a green colour version – The 1^st one was done in 2004, and I made that it into a cushion. It’s the 1^st project done for 2018. I don’t have any idea what I’m going to make with it yet. I used DMC floss 898, 890, 319, 320, 369, 3345, 434, 746, 905, 503, 726, 744, 754, 783, 436, 3371, 721, 722, 368, 3856, 367, 433 and 801. For hair colour 938 and 433. Oops! I missed some backstithches on her bonnet.

Clarinet

This is my 2^nd time stitching “Clarinet”. Dec/2000, I started two Clarinets at the same time and I finished one for use as a gift. I ran out of the silver colour metallic thread, so I left the 2^nd Clarinet in a closet for a long time and forgot all about it….. I found this unfinished project early this year, when my son started framing projects for me. I wasn’t aware that I had a “UFO” as I always start new projects only after I finish the previous one. I’m glad that I was able to finish the 2^nd Clarinet, as I don’t have a good picture of the 1^st one. Frame size is 13.25" x 19.75".

Hot Air Balloon

I stitched this project in 2004 and my son framed it this week.
Frame size is 9.5 inch x 17.5 inch and mat colors are dark purple & dull light blue.

The Welcome for all Seasons

I stitched this lovely project in 2006 and posted it earlier. My son just framed it for me. I used only DMC floss instead Mill Hill's beads and treasures. I was going to change the USA flag to the Canadian flag but I changed my mind. I stitched the Korean flag instead. It turned out great. It's 31st frame job done.

House

I stitched this project in 2004 from an old magazine.

Kale Chips

It's very easy and simple, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F, with salt and olive oil. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, about 10 minutes.

More pouches....

5 jam pots are in original design, but I cut a fabric little short by mistake. I have done only four instead five. What a shame. I don’t remember what was the 5^th jam pot. It was done in 2003 and just now framed.

Plums

I don’t have any information for this design. There are lots of half stitches but I didn’t like the half stitches. I stitched them full stitches with one string instead of half stitches with two strings.

Four Seasons

I stitched these in 2003. Designed by Anne Van Wagner Young, from Leasure Art book#174. It has two sets of cross stitch pattern and one set of needle roll pattern.  This is a first set of the four seasons. It’s my sons 25^th frame job done. Frame is a little big, but it’s OKAY to me.

Collection of Smalls

These small items were made from 2005 to 2010. There are pincushions, pin keeps, needle books, door hangers and needle rolls etc. I didn’t count them but there must be around 150-200 and I have more decorating my bedroom curtain.

One Door

These are my 2^nd and 3^rd times stitching this project. I stitched this project the 1^st time about 10 years ago for my friend. I started this again for myself on 28 count fabric, and during stitching I wanted to stitch one more for my brother who lives in Korea. My son bought two identical frames for these projects. Now my brother and I keep one each.

Blue & White Still Life

I stitched this lovely project in 2005. Designed by Linda Gillum for American of Needlework. It has been sitting in the closet over 12 years. Frame job is well done.

The Pumpkin Harvest

Design is from a book "Holiday in Cross Stitch 1988", Venessa-Anne collection. This is a companion set of "The Apple Orchard". I love this fall color.

The Apple Orchard

Design is from Venessa-Anne collection.
Frame size is 20" X 17".

Apple Girl

I stitched this project in Dec 2001 and frame is done with non glare glass without mat. Designed by P. Buckly Moss. I gave it to my daughter.