This first hand-stitched card was made in honor of my Mom's 80th birthday. She is a master cross-stitcher and one amazing crafter in so many areas, and it had been my desire for some time to find a way to make the nicest cards I could make using stitching of some kind.
I apologize for the poor quality of the photo, I didn't take photos before leaving for the east coast of Canada and was forced to use my Ipod to take a few photos--lesson learned!!! ALWAYS leave time to take some photos with a decent camera.
When I found the Paper Smooches cross-stitch die, I was one happy person!!! I've watched my Mom stitch but only once did a tiny piece of cross-stitch many years ago. I have created 30+ hand-stitched backgrounds and a few tags that I will be using to make a set of all-occasion cards for my Mom to send to her stitching friends, and as those are completed, I will be uploading them.
The pattern of this piece as well as the color combination are both my own.
This project has taught me that stitching is fun, it is very relaxing, and I plan to do more. Most of the backgrounds consist of patterns that I have created, and that too was fun.
My goal was to create a birthday card that my Mom would see that I had made an effort to create something really special just for her, and from her reaction, I think I succeeded, and THAT is what means the most to me.
I hope to learn some more stitches than what I've used on the first 30 background pieces, what I have learned so far was from watching a Jennifer McGuire YouTube on hand-stitching, she has subsequently recorded a few more, she loves hand-stitching, and I now understand why people find stitching so relaxing and enjoyable.
I spent about 2 months creating the 30 hand-stitched backgrounds, and I look forward to finishing them and sending my Mom a large set of assorted cards that she will be able to give to her crafty friends. A very small token of my love, appreciation, and respect that I have for my Mom, who has given so much to me and to our family.
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018 GMT Views: 1097
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Thu, Feb 01, 2018 @ 5:07 PM
I'm patiently waiting for my die to arrive so I can make a few cards. I've always loved cross stitching and used fabric before and added them on the front of the card. You did a great job on this and your mother will be thrilled. Love the thread, needle, thimble and scissors.
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Tue, Jul 24, 2018 @ 2:41 PM
Joanne, this is such a beautiful stitched card, and it's truly one that was done with love and care! My mom was an excellent cross-stitcher as well (and I did some years ago), and I know how relaxing it can be, which is always good for us. I'm sure your mom was delighted for many reasons. You are a precious daughter!! Thank you for your lovely comments on my cards. You are very dear! Hugs and love! xoxo
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