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Thursday, February 12, 2009

Birthday Present FOR Jessie

Hi! Finally I can share my stitched piece with you!
This is my first work in 2009 that is for my friend Jessie's Birthday.
I knew that I haven't been well, so I started this from the last year... so it took almost 2 months to finish...
Anyway, Happy Birthday, Jessie!
Sorry, it didn't arrive to you in time...

I know that Jessie loves Lizzie*Kate, so when I was looking for the design for her Birthday, I thought this would be nice to stitch for her Birthday Present!
This is stitched on 40ct Wichelt Linen (Sandstone / Tea) which I like the best!


Around the candle and cake, the chart was written to one cross stitch, but I thought it would be so cute and beautiful to add pearl beads instead!
Isn't this lovely?!


When I framed this stitched piece, there was blank area both right and left sides so I added linen laces, it was quite simple and beautiful without laces, though I thought Jessie likes laces so decided to add! Yes, it's more cute than nothing...

Jessie's name and her Birthday was stitched on 1 over 1 on 40ct, it was quite hard for me as I have bad sight, though when I finished I was really happy and hoped she will like it!
It was very pleased to stitch this lovely design for her!
I do really hope she will like what I've sent for her, also the PINK goodies!
I forgot to take photos of them, though I think she will post what I sent.

There are so many ideas and designs that I want to stitch in my mind, I wish I could stitch all of them!!!
Uhmmm... what shall I stitch next? I'm now thinking a lot as seeing my stash!
But finally I just ordered Linen and Vikki Clayton's silks for BP Quaker SAL, so I'm very loooking forward to start it! And hope the linen colour is the right colour what I want!


Take care and have a lovely day!

And thanks for visiting!

Happy Stitching!


Design : "Birthday Blessings" © Lizzie*Kate
Linen : 40ct Wichelt Linen : Sandstone / Tea
Threads : DMC


30 comments:

Hearty Bakes said...

Thank you so much Yuko for your sweet thoughts and beautiful birthday gifts u have specially chosen for me. I appreciate it very much my friend.
The LK framed piece is display in my living room now, its so nice to see stitches from friend's and best, remind me of happiness & take everyday just like birthday. Hence, its a very meaningful piece for me.
I like all the pinky gifts u sent me too. I like it very very much. They are too sweet to be used. HEnce i also display them in my cabinet while the household items display in the kitchen. Im just so proud of these pretty gifts :)
Once again, thanks for everything my dear friend!

Cindy said...

What a wonderful finish! You are a brave girl for stitching on 40count!!

It is good to see that you are stitching :)

Rachel said...

What a gorgeous finish! It is perfect for a birthday. I love the pearls and lace ;)

Keep up the lovely stitching ^___^

Nancy said...

It is wonderful to see your stitching again Yuko. You have made a lovely gift for your friend. I love the pearl beads and lace - they make it even more special. Take care!

Theresa said...

This is soooo beautiful!!!!!
I love the lace you add at the edge!!!
So glad to see you back~

Nima said...

wow...it is a beautiful finish. good to see you back

Loreta said...

Wow! What a beautiful gift for Jessie!

Christine said...

That is lovely! The lace makes it look so pretty and feminine

hohla said...

Absolutely stunning!

Carol R said...

Good to see you back stitching/blogging Yuko - you have been missed!

I love the piece you stitched for Jessie's birthday - it's gorgeous and the lace trim sets it off beautifully. Happy Birthday to Jessie.

[[[hugs]]] SMILe

Anonymous said...

Dear Yuko,

I hope you are well.

You have made a very lovely present for Jessie.

Take care

angelasweby said...

Yuko,
What a beautiful birthday gift for Jessie. It's such a gorgeous design and you have made it extra special with the pearls and the wonderful lace trim. I think adding a bit of lace makes everything look so elegant and old fashioned.
I hope you are feeling better Yuko. I'm so glad you feel up to stitching a little bit.
Thinking of you and sending love Angela

Sally said...

That is a beautiful birthday gift for Jessie. You stitching and finishing are so pretty.

Julie said...

A beautiful Birthday gift, very pretty

Cindy F. said...

Yuko, I hope you're feeling better!
Congrats on your beautiful birthday finish! Love the pearls and lace :)

geeky Heather said...

That is beautiful, Yuko! I love the pearls you added instead of the Xs. The lace is very pretty, too!

geeky Heather said...

Yuko, that is very beautiful! I love the pearls you added instead of the Xs. The lace is very pretty, too!

staci said...

It's gorgeous Yuko! Your stitching is perfect and I love all your special touches with the finishing. I'm Jessie is thrilled with her lovely gift!!!

I hope that you are improving and feeling better. Thinking of you :)

Tammy said...

Very pretty Yuko!

Carolyn said...

What a BEAUTIFUL gift for Jessie, Yuko! I just love the lace and pearls. Such a special touch. :) I'm glad to see you are blogging and hope each day you feel better and better! {{HHUGSSS}}

Siobhán said...

Yuko, what a gorgeous gift! You are so talented. Your stitching is beautiful, and I think the addition of the lace, etc., with the finishing is just perfect. Great job!

Jane said...

Just gorgeous, Yuko! Well done with the 1 over 1 work on the 40ct fabric too. I love the lace on the sides also. Beautiful present!!

Carmen said...

beautiful Yuko!! like always very elegant.

Carla said...

That's a lovely birthday gift!! Love how the lace looks!!

Dorothy said...

Beautiful work Yuko. Glad you're feeling a bit better.

Marsha said...

I hope you are feeling much better. It's a good sign that you feel like going through your stash. The birthday piece is lovely. I really like the pearly beads and lace on the sides. Very pretty. Happy to see your first finish for 2009!

Anonymous said...

So cute! I love it and I am sure Jessie did it as well!

Andrea said...

Beautiful stitching and finishing. It's good to hear you are thinking creative thoughts again. :)

MANUELA ALBANESE said...

wow how a wonderful and beautiful birthday gift.
Manuela

Brigitte said...

Yuko, you made a wonderful birthday gift for Jessie. And it's so nicely embellished. I love your way of finishing things, very creative.