'A Row of Love' - sneak peek

A sneak peek of my half way through project - 'A row of Love' from Dimension. I fall in love with this chart when I first saw it on the Internet back in 2001.

My little workspace for cross stitching

Look at the date of the receipt, it was Nov 2001. Wow....a long 8 years I have kept it in the box. And only now I decided to stitch it when I gave birth to my daughter, Seven Si.

2001 was a memorable year for me. It was the year that I

- became a Christian and baptised in Church

- married to my lovely husband and moved into our first new house

- bought my first car and today the car is still with me :) It works perfectly

- got my first job, my first salary

- first time participated in public motor Treasure Hunt, and won lucky draws (hunting only 2 of us - my husband and myself)

Today, I have blessed with 2 beautiful child; 1 boy and 1 girl.

Thank you God for all that I have received from you and most of all, that I know I am never alone, for You are always here beside me, in my heart. And, not forgotten to my husband, thank you.

Busy, busy, busy...

Not only Cross Stitching - but there is also the other passion of my life over the weekend ...

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A Birth Sampler using Paper Canvas

As I sat down on the sofa, I saw my art work 'A Birth Sampler' on the shelf. Hah... it was 7 years ago I stitched this for my sister in law when Rachel was born. Time flies by.
Last week I was there to attend my niece, Rachel’s birthday party. That was her 7 years old birthday anniversary. She is a very intelligent girl. You won’t believe she actually sang ‘Poker Face’ by Lady GaGa and dance like Lady GaGa (in MTV) in her age of 7. I was amazed.
In the picture: Paul Si (father in law), Seven Si (my daughter), Richard Si (my husband), Riker Si (my son), beside him is Rachel Si (the birthday girl), myself in yellow t-shirt, Cecelia Cheong (sis in law) and Simon Si (bro in law)

Coming back to the Birth Sampler, that was my first project done using Paper Canvas for Cross Stitch. I find it easier to stitch on paper canvas than the cloth type.

I am still keeping one un-touch. The paper canvas is so precious to me because I can't find it in any of the cross stitch shop in Malaysia . Wish I can have more of paper canvas to make Greeting Cards for this coming Christmas.

Rachel is a very creative girl, so I gave her a Batik Painting Kit as present. The kit comes with a brush, 4 bottles of inks (red, blue, black, and yellow), 1 colour palate, and a silk cloth with butterfly pattern drawn using wax. I can't wait to see her finish result.
Update on 7 Sept: Rachel has done her batik painting... tang tang, here is the finish result... so sweet.

I have also introduced batik painting as one of the activities for my company Charity Event in July this year. They enjoyed the batik painting.

Where to shop for Cross Stitch materials (Malaysia)

Some of my cross stitch friends asked why I have not been updating my blog since Jan 09. Reason being...

1. I have just moved into my new house in April, and we finally settle down last month
2. I am too occupied with my little girl - Seven Si :) She is coming to 7 months in this 17 Aug. Hah... she needs lots of attention.

3. My husband and I had just finish organized 4 internal treasure hunt events consecutively in the past three months. Extremely exhausted.

4. I have just recovered from Dengue Fever a month ago. Still feeling the pain in all part of my bone joints.

After all the above, now I finally have myself organized.

Lately I have received few requests asking where to procure Cross Stitch stuffs like DMC floss, fabric, charts, and so on.

As you can read some of the comments in my Chat Space (on the right panel). That’s gave me the inspiration to share this valuable info with all the Cross Stitching lovers out there, especially those who stay in Klang Valley, ‘where to shop for Cross Stitch materials’.

Here are those I commonly visit (in no particular order). Feel free to share with me yours favorite shop, and keep the list expending.

Klang Valley & Selangor
Habby & Wool Craft
Ampang Park

Pusat Kraftangan Ann
No 14, Jalan Puteri 5/1
Bandar Puteri Puchong

Flowergirl Sdn. Bhd.
125. Jln.SS21/37,
Damasara Utama, Selangor,
Phone : 03 7725 8626

Mayfair Handicraft
29 Jalan USJ 10-1E
Taipan Triangle
Subang Jaya

PKNS Bangi

Johor
Danga Bay or Angsana

Fook (Fu) Cross Stitch for Valerie Lee, the Confinement Lady

Valerie, my confinement lady whom I engaged from Peiling Confinement Services Center. My experience with Peiling was a nightmare. My husband and I have a big fight with Peiling staff just a day before I am going for Cesarean. We went to the center to check out who is going to be my confinement lady. Guess what, the staff told me that they are not able to tell me whom my confinement lady is and I don't need to know who she is. They told me this is the company 'policy'. Can you believe, as a customer (I am paying RM5000 for the services) I do not have the right to choose who to be my confinement lady nor to even know her name until the day when I pick her up from the center. Gosh!

Blessing in disguise, Valerie, she is hardworking, kind, responsible, quick action. I don't even need to go to kitchen at all. Hah... I am being served like a queen :)

Look, she even potty train my baby at 1 week old.

Without her help, I don't think I can finish my cross stitch (for Dr Ng) within a short 2 weeks, phew...

She loves my cross stitch very much. So I offer to stitch her something. She request for a 'Fook' (Luck), immediately I design my every own pattern and finish it within a week.

My new born - Seven Si Janeway

Finally, mission accomplished!

















Our sweet baby girl was born on 17 01 09. As usual, a 'crazy' Star Trek fan like my husband surely named his children with Star Trek characters name :) My first boy, we named him Riker Si Tee Kirk (named after Commander Riker and Captain Kirk) from Star Trek Next Generation. Obviously, my daughter, will equally have her name named after Star Trek, hah ... Seven Si Janeway (named after Seven of Nine and Captain Janeway in Star Trek Voyager).

If you notice the date of birth; 17 01, the official registration number of Starship NCC1701.

We thank God for this wonderful gift. Of course with the help of my Gynea, Dr Ng Soon Pheng, I have successfully delivered Seven with no complication, though Seven only born on 36 weeks, but she is perfectly healthy.

I was thinking what to give to Dr Ng as a token of appreciation. The first thing came to my mind is Cross Stitch. Ya, why don't I stitch something for Dr Ng. So, right after I discharged from hospital (after 3 days admitted), immediately I start my cross stitch project, and have it finished within 2 weeks.















And so happened it was Dr Ng birthday.

Forever Friends - The Big Day

I am so excited to share with you this first ever Forever Friends chart of mine. The kit comes with a transparent bag, Anchor floss, chart and Aida 14 count.

While I am looking for a flame, I stumble upon a second hand shop - Cash Converter, where they sell many used items including photo frames. I was quite lucky to find one which it only cost me RM5.00.

To complete my project, I use the gift wrapping paper for the finishing touch.

House warming gift for Susan - 28 breeds of dog

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It took me nearly 1 year to finish this 28 breeds of dog which I have combined 3 separate charts from Jeremiah Junction into 1 piece- I Love Dogs 1, 2 & 3 into a single piece artwork. It is almost 5ft long!


My initial plan is to have it stitch and hang it in my living hall. But after thought, I think I should give it to someone who loves dog.

When Susan (my sister in law) told us that she is moving to another house, and invite us to visit her in Singapore. Without hesitation, I gave it to her as the house warming gift. I believe she is the most rightful person to have this, because she is an extremist dog lovers.

Susan, me and her pet dog - Bissue (mixed of Dalmatian & Boxer)
You would notice spots on her neck, face, and paws. A very intelligent dog.

Free chart of the week from Cross-stitching.com - Wedding Bells

This Wedding Bells chart was Designed by Designed by Christine-Ann Martin. Simple and cute. Click on the picture or the link above to download the chart from The Chart Shop website.

Free chart of the week from Cross-stitching.com - Playful Kitten

This Playful Kitten chart was Designed by Cross Stitch Crazy Team.
Click on the picture or the link above to download the chart from The Chart Shop website.

Another Cross Stitch Baby Pillow Case - English Spaniel

Just finished another baby pillow case. No particular reason why it is ‘E’, just English Spaniel is one of my favorite dog breed.

Haha… still haven’t done any for baby bolster case. Maybe a mini blanket?

'Baby Sleeping' Pillow Case

Last night I was packing my room while searching for some old stuff i.e. baby cloths, napkin, etc (hehe… I am preparing for my coming new born) and I found this.

I remember it was 3 years ago, I made this pillow casing for my son, Riker when he was a baby. And now, he is almost 4, this Sept 2008. How time flies!

This morning, before sending Riker to school, I took a photo of the pillow case. He was watching quietly beside me and was curious why I am taking photos of the pillow case. So without any sign, he made a contribution to my photo - his little fingers.