tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30963812199624678572024-03-14T13:32:04.128+08:00Cross Stitch MalaysiaA place to share my love of cross stitch with photos of my finished projects and progress along the way.SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-52062540385783329712011-12-05T20:17:00.000+08:002011-12-06T06:58:58.868+08:00Gift for Rachel on her First Holy Communion ceremony20 Nov 2011 was my niece, Rachel received her first communion. First <span style="color: #24364f;">Communion</span> is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic's life. It means that person has received the Sacrament of the <span style="color: #24364f;">Eucharist</span>, the body and blood of <span style="color: #24364f;">Jesus Christ</span>. Most Catholic children receive their First <span class="yellowFade">Communion</span> when they're seven or eight years of age because this is considered the age of reason. <br />
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To remember this special day, I have prepared a gift for Rachel - a little bag with cross design and bible wordings. Simple and yet unique because it is hand make by me :) <br />
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Earlier I was thinking what should I give as gift. Perhaps, a Rosary or prayer book, but not sure if it is too personal, or whether she already have those from her parents. After having much thought, I decided to make so something that she could use it everyday in school. Hence, I sewed a little bag for her with the cross design and bible wordings.</div>
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I started the project late and thank God that I could finish stitching in just 1 day and barely in time sew it into bag on the very same day, an hour before lunch gathering. Really 'Hot' from the 'sewing machine'.</div>
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On the next day, when I was driving back home, I saw this beautiful sky in front of me. So mystery. The reflection of heavy cloud beneath under the sun as it going down projected a path in the sky. God creations, amazing! </div>
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Anyone can provide the location details or contact number? Dee, any idea?<br />SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-12268834324101202011-11-06T02:14:00.000+08:002011-11-06T02:14:57.810+08:00Goose... flowers, fruits from my garden<div>
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This design was taken from 'Mini Scriptures' from Praying Hands. Bought this since 2002. This is the first project from this book after keeping it for 10 years.<br />
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As usual, I will have to do some changes to the design to fit into my little frame. Here is what I have removed; the yellow sun (somehow it looks weired that the yellow sun seems appeared from nowhere). 2 flowers that hold by the goose. Backstitch from bunch of flowers that hold up in the little girl apron. </div>
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Cut out the red border, and finished with my little frame. Another project of goose design. </div>
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Cross stitch is my therapy tool when I feel stressed and depressed. Every stitch i made, it lighten up my emotion stress. Besides cross stitching, I love gardening. It always nice to see flowers blooming and able to harvest fruits from my own garden. They are all 100% organic. </div>
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Rare wild orchid in my garden. The first time when I saw this plant (it was just leave without flower) in the nursery, it did not impressed me at all. However, the gardener told me that this is not a common plant, it was brought all the way deep in the rain forest from East Malaysia and it bloom only once in a year. After having it for 2 1/2 years... finally it blooms. See the beautiful pink and purple little flowers sit between the pink patels, how gorgeous...2nd picture was taken a week later from the 1st picture. <br />
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My first passion fruit. I wonder how it is going to taste like, would it be sour or sweet...</div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-49181465371758269132011-09-26T01:41:00.002+08:002011-09-26T01:41:23.578+08:00More goose coming up<br />
Can't wait to post this as soon as I have it framed.<br />
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Taken from Cross Stitcher Issue October 2005, pg. 56.<br />
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The original design was cater for Christmas, however I slightly changed part of the design so it fit for all seasons. <br />
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Interestingly, as I stitch, somehow I just keeping stitching more and more goose/geese...SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-25825389151081978022011-09-12T10:06:00.001+08:002011-09-12T10:06:18.484+08:00Rooster - my sceret friend<div>
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This design was taken from Cross Stitch Collection Issue 81 Aug 2002, pg 35-36.</div>
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Design a house shape border to fit into the design. <br />
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Framed it in my 5 X 5 inch of little frame.<br />
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Adorable rooster. Chinese Horoscope believe, person who born in year of Rooster has a flamboyant personality, feisty and obstinate. Outwardly confident, the Rooster is also a trustworthy, hardworking individual. <br />
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And for me, born in year of Dragon, in Chinese Horoscope, Rooster is Dragon's best friend. By having figure of Roosters, it would enhance Dragon's luck. Believe it or not? :)</div>
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SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-25236161538443833042011-09-11T07:27:00.000+08:002011-09-11T07:29:45.983+08:00I got it, finally...<span style="background-color: white; color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><strong>"Failure will never overtake if determination to succeed is strong enough" Og Mandino quotes.</strong></span><br />
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After searching in every bookshops, magazine store in the town, out of KL from north to south, called Kinokuniya in Singapore, checking in every website... until to the magazine distributor... followed up week after week and finally... tang tang... I GOT IT, with the original price, not 1 cent extra I paid.<br />
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My kids are happy for me too...<br />
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Now, it has become my daughter book. She is asking for it every nights. Love it.<br />
Thanks Linda for the support.SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-4257883027124533322011-09-03T01:39:00.009+08:002011-09-03T11:29:03.063+08:00Panda - symbol of peace<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HriPWNSUIps/TmGb0v-aUhI/AAAAAAAAA3w/s474Lr30GT0/s1600/Panda%2BBear%2Bcross%2Bstitch.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647966738233053714" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HriPWNSUIps/TmGb0v-aUhI/AAAAAAAAA3w/s474Lr30GT0/s400/Panda%2BBear%2Bcross%2Bstitch.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> <br />
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This design was taken from D&C Oriental Odyssey.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647965713186827906" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ArtFKpX2U9k/TmGa5FYWLoI/AAAAAAAAA3o/P8esSEC1BCA/s400/Oriental%2BOdssey%2B-%2BPanda.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />In order to fit the design into the ready frame, I have to change the design slightly from rectangle to square. To make the Panda stand out, I decided to remove all the background, leaving only 2 bamboos that holds by Panda and added the word 'Peace' (<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pronounce</span> as <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Aun</span></em> in Mandarin). See the difference in the picture below.<br />
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The reason I chose Panda and the word 'Peace' because Pandas gives me a feeling of cute and cuddling in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">appearance</span> yet they are very strong. Chinese <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">describes</span> Panda as an invincible animal, as strong as a tiger. Panda thought to be a gentle animal, as it was never observed to hurt man or beast. To this day, Panda continue to be a symbol of peace. Guess what, <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Aun</span></em> was also my father last name... stitched the word <em><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Aun</span> </em>in the memories of him.<br />
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SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-59989074064856885962011-07-11T05:44:00.005+08:002011-07-11T07:14:28.366+08:00A pair of geeseComing up project, feathered friends.<br /><br />I have not tried any design like ducks, ducklings, roosters, chicks, hen, goose, or any farm animals. So far, all I stitch is bears, dogs, flowers, baby and children designs. But after I met Micky, saw some of her projects... especially the 'Apple Orchard'... it amazing. <br /><br />From there onwards, I am so obsessed with goose, and rooster. Here you go... my first feathered friends; a pair of geese.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627847660055615282" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmsJDF4m6yY/ThohoROg1zI/AAAAAAAAA2M/nxajGj_PJf0/s400/geese.jpg" /><br />This design was taken from Sue Cook's Bumper Cross Stitch Collection.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627847667081851618" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PTLbORJbYOk/ThohorZssuI/AAAAAAAAA2U/yoQpNfnWJq4/s400/SueCookBumperCSCollection.jpg" />I extracted part of 'April' chart, readjusted the fence position, and colours to fit into my frame size,<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627847656559003458" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gU61HCOGOak/ThohoEM2x0I/AAAAAAAAA2E/gQ9KrC2WDsY/s400/geese%2Bcross%2Bstitch.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627846596692982994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQqDP9XYm4s/ThogqX5GvNI/AAAAAAAAA18/Rw96rBqwFFU/s400/with%2Bframe.jpg" />.. there is another part of the story for the photo frame...<br /><br />When to Cash Converter last week and got some nice wooden frames... Surprisingly I found 15cm X 15cm wooden frame with glass frame not 1 but 4 for only RM5. Without hesitation, I bought all of them. Happily I have 12 wonderful wooded frame going home that day for only RM15. Amazing...<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627846247488837234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJYe_pVabAc/ThogWDAWVnI/AAAAAAAAA10/SrV736WSSeA/s400/wooden%2Bphoto%2Bframe%2B15X15cm.jpg" /></div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-88331683356289438132011-07-11T05:28:00.005+08:002011-07-11T05:43:32.286+08:00The best of Margaret Sherry<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 166px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627840307663125538" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JbYnDf-lFNg/Thoa8TbivCI/AAAAAAAAA1s/_cttvnVQ_tw/s400/the%2Bbest%2Bof%2Bmargaret%2Bsherry.jpg" /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>... It is out of stock <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">everywhere </span>...!! </strong></span><br /><br /><br /><div>I want this book so badly... can anyone tell me where I can get this book? I am willing to pay extra if needed.</div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Do you have one for me?</span></div><br /><div></div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-52700030361996193262011-06-28T01:40:00.010+08:002011-07-01T00:31:42.163+08:00Another Birth Sampler with DIY frame<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622964605342125474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LEe8M9OB9W4/TgjIhE4DDaI/AAAAAAAAA00/6484IkCxsAM/s400/Forever%2BFriends%2BBirth%2BSampler.jpg" border="0" /><br />Finished this design for quite some time ago. However, did not managed to frame it, until last week went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ikea</span>, and found this lovely frame. Coincidentally, the design fit into the frame perfectly.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622962952969553234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VVqTyrJEr-o/TgjHA5TuhVI/AAAAAAAAA0k/dHE0nGz3i0Y/s400/white%2Bframe%2Bfrom%2BIKEA.jpg" border="0" /><br />After framed, I looked at the wooden frame for quite a while... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hmm</span>... its purely white. I was contemplating whether to keep it white, and should I put some colour on it.... And somehow, I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">unconsciously</span> started painting on the frame using cotton buds.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622963942542907906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EDLRaEHJG8M/TgjH6fwZmgI/AAAAAAAAA0s/NfRbrEksib0/s400/Painting%2BTools.jpg" border="0" /><br />First I started with red flowers, then a blue sky. Next sun ray and birds in the blue sky.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622968723182560882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DCP-Hq9Imw8/TgjMQxBtpnI/AAAAAAAAA1M/yx8t-qErvzY/s400/Border2.jpg" border="0" /><br />A bird house, kites, red button mushroom and rocks...<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622968221796516658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q4StEMx0f5E/TgjLzlN9wzI/AAAAAAAAA1E/HjqlMESFe-w/s400/Border1.jpg" border="0" /><br />Tang tang, my final masterpiece<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eNjIV9FhiVA/TgjNLyJag1I/AAAAAAAAA1U/oBIGN4VJY3I/s1600/Forever%2BFriends%2BBirth%2BSampler%2BDIY%2BFrame.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622969737095578450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eNjIV9FhiVA/TgjNLyJag1I/AAAAAAAAA1U/oBIGN4VJY3I/s400/Forever%2BFriends%2BBirth%2BSampler%2BDIY%2BFrame.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Should I just keep the frame the original white?SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-71069364373326471892011-06-23T00:04:00.002+08:002011-06-23T00:38:45.597+08:00Anchor vs DMC - where and how much<strong>Eelaine Boo:</strong> hi, does anyone know where can i get Anchor threads in KL area?<br /><br /><strong>May:</strong> Eelaine, nowadays it is quite hard to find a shop that selling Anchor threads. You might want to try Craft World in SS2. If worst come to worst, you probably want to drive up to Penang to visit <a href="http://www.biz2u.com.my/tpl/15/aboutus.php?c=4109220">Rewon Cottage</a>. But before you go, give them a call and check if they do have Anchor threads in the shop : 04-3975055.<br /><br />In my personal opinion, i do not suggest mixing of DMC and Anchor in one design.. it just looks funny. Anyone would like to comment/share your experience?SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-76902472944607974152011-06-22T02:06:00.004+08:002011-06-23T01:16:09.525+08:00Birth Sampler for Sharon's little baby, JerronCan't think of any better gift than my very own handmade cross stitch as the gift for Sharon at Jerron full moon party.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620737053071601778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Qzzxf-9sxM/TgDekeA1cHI/AAAAAAAAAzs/FCwgPXsszug/s400/BirthSampler.jpg" /><br />Seven little finger pointed at the baby and told me that she loves baby and she wants baby :) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620737058187504130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bveAcpvRdW4/TgDekxEj6gI/AAAAAAAAAz0/Mkm1NP9vqxQ/s400/BabyJerron.jpg" /><br /><br />Simple and meaningful.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uqkesJWNzUQ/TgDekCxpHdI/AAAAAAAAAzk/2RzM4kFUUAY/s1600/FullBirthSampler.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620737045760122322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uqkesJWNzUQ/TgDekCxpHdI/AAAAAAAAAzk/2RzM4kFUUAY/s400/FullBirthSampler.jpg" /></a>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-80816243946054048912011-01-26T15:10:00.005+08:002011-07-27T16:54:24.283+08:00Meet Micky at Amcorp Mall, Flee MarketIf you are looking for Cross Stitch kits or charts, you can now look for Micky at Amcorp Mall - Flee Market (every Sat and Sun). She has full range of charts, cross stitch kits, handmade curtain, etc, selling at the very reasonable price. Probably you can ask for discount if you buy more :)<br /><br />You may contact Micky at her mobile: 012- 4142454<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TT_JLi-tXJI/AAAAAAAAAxw/YezzsZ8duqI/s1600/Micky_AMCorpMall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566388864658791570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TT_JLi-tXJI/AAAAAAAAAxw/YezzsZ8duqI/s400/Micky_AMCorpMall.jpg" border="0" /></a>Jade Rabbit, I am not sure whether the cross stitch shop in Endah Parade, Sri Petaling still in there, but someone told me that the <span style="color:#990000;">House of Cross Stitch</span> no longer operate in Endah Parade.<br /><br /><p>Can anyone confirm?</p>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-60832422732993996232010-12-25T17:05:00.004+08:002010-12-26T02:15:42.866+08:00A wedding gift for Jerral and SharonThis is my first cross stitch with beads. I chose pearl beads and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">printed</span> love background to match with the wedding sampler design.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554544453048553218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TRW0wDUTTwI/AAAAAAAAAxY/z3or51TMBe0/s400/beads%2Bx%2Bstitch.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554544450962464642" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TRW0v7i8H4I/AAAAAAAAAxQ/rcrQ8ytey8g/s400/bead%2Bxstitch.jpg" /><br />Name and date was from the wedding invitation card as the final touch up.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554676864981093378" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TRYtLcNHTAI/AAAAAAAAAxg/NTxRHVQqJqw/s400/wedding%2Bsampler.jpg" /><br />Finish with white frame and warm wishes.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554676866046549986" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TRYtLgLI3-I/AAAAAAAAAxo/XWy1PptFDZo/s400/JerralNSharon.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><em><strong>Care and share for one another, and you will have a love that stays sincere. </strong></em></span>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-79453170260596078892010-12-25T16:51:00.002+08:002010-12-25T16:58:58.111+08:00Need help - Red Chart #520Need help.<br /><br />Cassy is looking for a red chart <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">#520</span></strong>, this is quite an old design - <span style="color:#990000;">scenery view; a pond beside a park. Few wearing blue & maroon long gown ladies stroll in the park. Back at the scenery is a castle.</span><br /><br />Grateful if anyone know where to look/buy chart as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">described</span> above, leave your message in the comment column.<br /><br />Many thanks.SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-72489936353220005352010-12-13T09:27:00.004+08:002011-03-12T08:24:34.795+08:00How much is DMC thread - Part 2Many thanks for the feedback. For easy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">reference</span>, I have reconciled all comments in one page. RM1.40-RM1.50 per skein is the current price selling in Malaysia.<br /><br /><a href="http://sometimesistitch.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vinniey</span></a>:<br />RM1.40 to RM1.45 in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Subang</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Petaling</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jaya</span><br /><br /><a href="http://precious-crafts.com/">Dina</a>:<br />It's RM1.50 in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kota</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kinabalu</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sabah</span><br /><br /><a href="http://borduurster.blogspot.com/">Wendy</a>:<br />In Netherlands, a skein cost 1.35 from the store. However I buy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span> for 36 cents a skein.<br />1.35 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">ANG</span> = 2.38 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">MYR</span><br /><br /><a href="http://stitchawaystress.blogspot.com/">Lady of Leisure:</a><br />I used to buy it for RM0.40 each <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> skeins ages ago.<br /><br /><a href="http://ms-stitchaholic.blogspot.com/">Christine</a>:<br />I bought it at RM0.50 when I just started cross-stitching about 15 years ago. I remember the label was in gold colour with black colour coding. I still have those in my collection anyway. It costs RM1.40 per skein in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipoh</span> now.<br /><br /><a href="http://homemakers-puteri.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yati</span></a>:<br />Here in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Seri</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Iskandar</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Peark</span>, I can still find some shops sell <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> thread around RM1.30-1.40. Some shops in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sitiawan</span> sell at RM1.50<br /><br />Karen:<br />In Melbourne <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> thread selling for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">AUD</span>0.89, about RM2.70<br /><br /><a href="http://fizaxstitching.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fiza</span></a>:<br />RM1.50 in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bangi</span>. Back in 2005, it was RM1.10 when I was in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kuching</span><br /><br /><a href="http://bibibehatdau.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Phuong</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vy</span></a><br />Here in Vietnam one <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> skein is 5000 to 5500 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">VND</span> now (a little over 1/4 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">USD</span>). It used to be only 3700 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">VND</span> per skein just a year ago :(<br /><br />5500 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">VND</span> = 0.883556 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">MYR</span><br /><br />Villa<br />its rm1.00 to rm1.20 in kulim,kedah<br /><br />Where can I find cheaper the RM1.50 per skein?SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-7587261870216494002010-10-15T02:39:00.004+08:002010-12-25T16:39:11.649+08:00How much is DMC thread - Part 1<span xmlns=""> <p>25 years back when I started cross stitching in 1980's, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> thread was only sold at 65cents each. And today, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unbelievable</span> the price has raised to RM1.20 each. I am sure, it is tough for some to spend that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">amount</span> of money just for a thread. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Easily</span> you will need more than RM20 worth of threads just for a mini project. </p><p>I remember there was quite a wide range of thread selling in Malaysia in the past. As you can see, I have collection of Anchor, Cosmo, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Minlon</span> (local brand) and of course <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> thread. But now, I hardly see any shop selling Anchor and Cosmo threads. I guess the demand for Anchor and Cosmo are lesser if compared to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span>. Mostly the charts and patterns are now designed with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> threads. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527975066059315314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLdQCLuumHI/AAAAAAAAAwc/QPt_THIuuI4/s400/Cross+Stitch+Thread+Brands.jpg" /></p><p>In the picture, you can see the price tag of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> thread showing RM1.10, and that was last year old stock. I wonder how much is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">DMC</span> thread selling outside <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Klang</span> Valley.<br /></p><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527983669809938114" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLdX2_MufsI/AAAAAAAAAwk/a76UwdEUJYE/s400/DMC+Metalic.jpg" /> <p><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Metallic</span> threads cost around RM3.90-RM7.90 and could be higher as I bought these many years back. </span></p>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-53773903026069420302010-10-11T04:30:00.024+08:002010-10-15T00:51:31.643+08:00Cross Stitch books - Bible Versus & ScripturesReceived enquiry from my blog reader:<br /><br /><span style="color:#000066;">"Hi, could you recommend any xstitch books that have nice bible verses or bible scripture patterns? Thanks"</span><br /><br />My reply:<br />I believe there are lots of cross stitch books out there that have nice bible verses or bible scripture patterns, sharing some of my collections, and web links for your reference.<br /><ul><li>50 Garden Minis Inspired by Scripture - Leisure Arts <span style="color:#009900;">(you still can get this book from Amazon.com: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Inspired-Scripture-Leisure-Leaflet/dp/B000X9E88S/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287074129&sr=1-15"><span style="color:#009900;">click here</span></a><span style="color:#009900;"> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scripture-Bookmarks-Leisure-Arts-Leaflet/dp/B000X9A8UU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287074274&sr=1-9">Scripture Bookmarks</a></span></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mini-scriptures-designs-Praying-collection/dp/B0006QW70O/ref=sr_1_21?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287074773&sr=1-21">Mini Scriptures </a>(36 designs) - Praying Hands (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scriptures-Special-Days-Designs-Praying/dp/B000RCB7WQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287074534&sr=1-3">Scriptures for Special Day</a>) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526535561196602818" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLIyz-OwBcI/AAAAAAAAAuE/yuQyit4sTf4/s400/Mini+scriptures.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526537458632230530" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLI0iauqBoI/AAAAAAAAAuM/HHlnaQTqRqM/s400/Mini+scriptures+inside.jpg" /></li><li>Heavenly Cross Stitch - Marie Barber</li><li>Inspirational Cross Stitch - Bucilla Design Group</li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526542641663108274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLI5QHBg5LI/AAAAAAAAAuc/XJj1WTUPhX4/s400/Christian+theme+xstitch.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526547991581834818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLI-HhBiPkI/AAAAAAAAAu0/Rb3bu-DomJM/s400/Christian+theme+xstitch+inside.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527152698531409762" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLRkGF9Ob2I/AAAAAAAAAwU/hWypakIIZPE/s400/Christian+theme+xstitch+inside2.jpg" /><br /><ul><li>Best Loved Hymns - Leisure Arts</li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526942749091726770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLOlJbWIhbI/AAAAAAAAAwE/rL5BmkdLst4/s400/Best+loved+hymns.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526570708451831490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLJSxz9ZrsI/AAAAAAAAAvc/9nczKfhYBo4/s400/Best+loved+hymns+inside.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526570288624045570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLJSZX-qDgI/AAAAAAAAAvU/bXY4oWc6Y1c/s400/Best+loved+hymns+inside2.jpg" /><br /><ul><li>The Road Ahead - Imaginating (I bought this for only RM1.00)</li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526948541704096658" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TLOqamgiy5I/AAAAAAAAAwM/FhMsEMT08F0/s400/The+road+ahead+xstitch.jpg" /><br />Web links<br /><a href="http://www.christiancrossstitch.com/">Christian Cross Stitch</a><br /><a href="http://www.nordicneedle.com/CTGY/A05-33-00.html">Christian Cross Stich Patterns & Kits from 123 Stitch<br />The Holy Needle<br />Nordic Needle:Religious<br /></a>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-39429128587621184482010-10-03T01:24:00.003+08:002010-10-07T23:05:35.160+08:00New Collections – Books and Books<span xmlns="">Coming to year end, it is time to collect more books <span style="font-family:Wingdings;">J</span> Hooray… RM1000 income tax relief for books and magazines. Hehe, nothing other than Cross Stitch books and magazines for me. <div><div><div><br /><p>Whenever I buy Cross Stitch books/magazines, my son will definitely asked "Mummy, are you sure you want to buy this book? I don't think you have time to stitch all these…". Yes, he got it right. I really can't find time to stitch. I am a Fulltime worker and housewife. Day in day out, same routine. Work has never end, and house is always messy with toys everywhere. Dirty dishes and clothes waiting for me… Sigh, 24 hours a day is just too little. But no matter what, nothing can stop me from buying Cross Stitch books/magazines when I see them. I just can't resist, even though I have tons of Cross Stitch books/magazines line up and waiting for me to flip in my bookshelves. </p><p>Went PayLess Book warehouse sales and Amcorp Mall last week… hoohoo. Here you go…<br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523504879916886370" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TKdubGqVKWI/AAAAAAAAAto/F_eJyK5WRmk/s400/011020102725.jpg" /> <p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523504068339077362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TKdtr3TGkPI/AAAAAAAAAtg/LwRnrgPBet8/s400/011020102726.jpg" />Now I am in the mood of Crochet and Knitting. Order this from Mayfair Handicraft online. I am very happy with their fast service. Thanks Vinniey <span style="font-family:Wingdings;">J</span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523503331506973970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TKdtA-Yo7RI/AAAAAAAAAtY/DB1DFKySqKE/s400/011020102723.jpg" /></span></p></div></div></div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-13166619520256856422010-09-28T01:04:00.005+08:002010-10-18T15:07:45.909+08:00Any shops that sell Cross Stitch material in East Malaysia?It seems that it is not easy to find or buy Cross Stitch material in East Malaysia. It is sad to hear that Cross Stitch lovers from Sabah and Sarawak has difficulty to buy or shop for Cross Stitch stuffs locally.<br /><br />Does anyone know any Art & Craft shops in East Malaysia selling Cross Stitch material?<br /><br />Grateful if you could share list of shops that sell Cross Stitch material in Sabah and Sarawak.<br />Many thanks in advance.<br /><br /><a href="http://precious-crafts.com/cross-stitch/dmc-suppliers-in-kota-kinabalu-sabah">From Dina</a><br />Syarikat Meelo<br />A47 1st Floor, Center Point sabah,<br />KK, Sabah<br /><br />Syarikat Leton (Sabah) Sdn Bhd,<br />1 Blok E, Lorong Tiong Hwa Segma,<br />KK, SabahSeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-52444806909116685522010-09-26T19:42:00.003+08:002010-09-26T19:58:05.402+08:00Need help - humphrey's corner clock kit HC07<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521186589850147506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TJ8x83KrGrI/AAAAAAAAAs4/Pa4y3v8FZbY/s400/Humphrey+Corner+Clock+kit.jpg" /><br />One of my blog readers contacted me seeking for help to find the above chart. Apparently, when she check with the supplier, she came to know that this chart/product has been discontinued.<br /><br />A promise to her son that she will stitch this Corner Clock to him, and now she might not be able to fulfill her son wish.<br /><br />Anyone who is reading this know where to get this chart or have the chart with you, much appreciate if you would contact <a href="mailto:siewchoo_wong@hotmail.com">Siew Choo</a> and guide her how and where to buy this chart.<br /><br />Many thanks.SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-79164044014120677212010-09-10T00:33:00.010+08:002010-09-12T00:28:40.343+08:00House warming gift for Auntie Marie<div>Went to Auntie Marie house warming party last weekend at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jalan</span> 22/2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">PJ</span>. Spent almost 1/2 hour just to search for the house, despite we reached the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Taman</span> much early. Even with the GPS guide, it took us 1 hour to reach her house. Sigh, too many obstacles.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515676545014555650" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIuemCmL5AI/AAAAAAAAAso/RAREFCwWSN8/s400/AuntieMarieNMe.jpg" /></div><div>I remember when my husband informed me that Auntie Marie invite us to her house warming party, the first question came to my mind was 'What to give to Auntie Marie as the house warming gift?' Should I give electrical goods, bouquet of flowers, fruits basket, tea or cattery set? <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hmmm</span>... So my husband suggest, why not give something like hand craft or cross stitching if I can make her one. </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515686509670780194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIunqD1XTSI/AAAAAAAAAsw/LoR2XsrYQaU/s400/Orhid.jpg" /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514953302056703858" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIkMzwn1F3I/AAAAAAAAAsY/k0EPmcz8SKQ/s400/Orchid2.jpg" /></div><div>Indeed, Auntie Marie loves my gift so much. She proudly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">announced</span> that this is the best gift she ever received because '<span style="color:#6600cc;">...it can't value with money!</span>' </div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-51275720197758535912010-09-02T11:50:00.013+08:002010-09-18T05:05:20.868+08:00Baby Bibs GIVEAWAY<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514699896927791698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIgmVo9DqlI/AAAAAAAAAo8/vJ02qyTVWC0/s400/Cross+Stitch+-+Baby+Bibs+closeup.JPG" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIgktTPKW0I/AAAAAAAAAo0/7xVygcUEA6c/s1600/Cross+Stitch+-+Baby+Bibs.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514698104391752514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIgktTPKW0I/AAAAAAAAAo0/7xVygcUEA6c/s400/Cross+Stitch+-+Baby+Bibs.JPG" /></a>Bought this quite for some times ago before Seven is born. Thought I would have time to stitch for her and use them when she is teething.<br /><br />But now, she is already 1 year and 8 months old; jumping and running. What more now she has more than 15 teeth. Obviously... she does not need them anymore.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514694160641528034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/TIghHvn1kOI/AAAAAAAAAos/VdeRBqVcQMM/s400/Seven_Chocolate.jpg" />See the proof. Nuts and chocolates are her favourites<br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">How to enter this giveaway</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Leave your comment and share with me your stitching ideas for children age between 2-7 years old. What are those designs/projects you would most likely stitch for them? </span></div><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#009900;">That would be nice if you have any postings or links to share with me for those projects you have done before :)</span> </span></span></em></div><br /><div><em><span style="color:#666666;"></span></em></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">How to get additional entries</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Be my follower... let me know once you have done :)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">The winner of this giveaway will be announced anytime.</span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"><br /></span></div><br /><div>That is it. Happy stitching and good luck everyone. </div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-42871058168810477082010-04-11T04:40:00.008+08:002010-04-11T05:40:06.157+08:00My 20 years old string back bag<div>This is one of my favourites string back bag that I have made back in 1990. That was 20 years ago, time flies. In 1990, I was studied in Standard 6 (12 years old), sitting for my UPSR exam. Living in the small town of Perak - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teluk_Intan">Teluk Intan</a>, I cycle to school every day. My school is just 2km from my house. Hah… I miss those days.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458626397975998594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/S8DvybTt8II/AAAAAAAAAkQ/sKNPm-NHGYg/s400/Cross+Stitch+string+back+bag.jpg" border="0" />At age of 12, I have learnt to use sewing machine (very old model machine). All my school bags, tuition bags, art class bags were handmade. My parents have never bought a school bag for me before in my entire schooling from Primary to Secondary and High School.<br /><br />I am so proud of my mom’s handmade bags. I wish I could have captured all my school bags in photo at that time. But back in 90’s especially in my hometown, not many people can effort to buy camera. If the person owns a camera, the person would consider as ‘rich’ man.<br /><br />These photos were taken in year 2008. The bag is still in good condition after 18 years. See the DMC floss, the colour remain unchanged. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458614996638321602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/S8DlayA_S8I/AAAAAAAAAkI/Q7HuVcSc4fQ/s400/Riker+N+the+string+back+bag+.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458613343760427426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/S8Dj6kkMKaI/AAAAAAAAAj4/00bJyA3DOas/s400/2+kids+skiing.jpg" border="0" />I try to find the charts recently but I can’t remember where I kept it. I guess I might have lost it after so many years. I recall this book came with many different designs/charts of a pair of little boy and girl. I remember one of the charts (besides this one) is a little boy holds an umbrella with a little girl looking at the rainbow.<br /><br /><strong>I am searching for this book/these charts. Does anyone know how/where I can buy the same book/charts? Appreciate if you can drop me an email/write at my blog comment if you have the details of the book/charts that I have described. I keep my fingers crossed.</strong></div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096381219962467857.post-16134250857865362852010-04-09T06:37:00.004+08:002010-04-09T06:53:44.801+08:00Double Happiness Chart<div><div>This is another design from me ‘Double Happiness’. This chart is suitable for those who are getting married or a gift to bride/groom. Alternately, you can also stitch this as wedding sampler. What you need to do is just stitch the couple name, date of marriage below the ‘Double Happiness’ chart. Tang tang, an Oriental Wedding Sampler :)</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457900903356340034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/S75b9FPWl0I/AAAAAAAAAjw/VEuljv426VA/s400/double_happiness+chart.jpg" border="0" />You can either stitch in Red, Gold or Silver, other colours are less preferred. However, if you love to stitch using Black floss, I would suggest you choose Red fabric as the background.<br /><div><br />For those who maybe new, and wish to know more about ‘Double Happiness’, I have a simple write up below to share. </div><div><br />Double Happiness (shuāng xǐ) a.k.a. Double Joy is commonly used as a decoration associated with Chinese wedding ceremony. The symbol of ‘Double Happiness’ is something that cannot be missed during a Chinese wedding- whether it may be a traditional one or the modern wedding ceremony. It is also means that the bride-to-be and the groom-to-be will now be united/’together’.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457900894075864658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OdPOSVmlTcw/S75b8iqtxlI/AAAAAAAAAjo/2v31AFOKY6Q/s400/double_happiness+-+wedding.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>You will often find this special character appears all over the wedding ceremony – invitation cards, guest book, red packets/envelopes, wedding cake, gifts to bride and groom, on every walls/doors, pillows, lanterns, tea sets, at the wedding venues – the couple house, the couple parent house, and restaurant. The colour of the character is commonly red; however you may find some in gold or silver. </div></div>SeokMayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00862594522526630334noreply@blogger.com4