Birth Sampler for Sharon's little baby, Jerron

Can't think of any better gift than my very own handmade cross stitch as the gift for Sharon at Jerron full moon party.

Seven little finger pointed at the baby and told me that she loves baby and she wants baby :)

Simple and meaningful.

Meet Micky at Amcorp Mall, Flee Market

If 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 :)

You may contact Micky at her mobile: 012- 4142454

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 House of Cross Stitch no longer operate in Endah Parade.

Can anyone confirm?

A wedding gift for Jerral and Sharon

This is my first cross stitch with beads. I chose pearl beads and the printed love background to match with the wedding sampler design.

Name and date was from the wedding invitation card as the final touch up.

Finish with white frame and warm wishes.
Care and share for one another, and you will have a love that stays sincere.

Need help - Red Chart #520

Need help.

Cassy is looking for a red chart #520, this is quite an old design - 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.

Grateful if anyone know where to look/buy chart as described above, leave your message in the comment column.

Many thanks.

How much is DMC thread - Part 2

Many thanks for the feedback. For easy reference, I have reconciled all comments in one page. RM1.40-RM1.50 per skein is the current price selling in Malaysia.

Vinniey:
RM1.40 to RM1.45 in Subang and Petaling Jaya

Dina:
It's RM1.50 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Wendy:
In Netherlands, a skein cost 1.35 from the store. However I buy DMC on the Internet for 36 cents a skein.
1.35 ANG = 2.38 MYR

Lady of Leisure:
I used to buy it for RM0.40 each DMC skeins ages ago.

Christine:
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 Ipoh now.

Yati:
Here in Seri Iskandar, Peark, I can still find some shops sell DMC thread around RM1.30-1.40. Some shops in Sitiawan sell at RM1.50

Karen:
In Melbourne DMC thread selling for AUD0.89, about RM2.70

Fiza:
RM1.50 in Bangi. Back in 2005, it was RM1.10 when I was in Kuching

Phuong Vy
Here in Vietnam one DMC skein is 5000 to 5500 VND now (a little over 1/4 USD). It used to be only 3700 VND per skein just a year ago :(

5500 VND = 0.883556 MYR

Villa
its rm1.00 to rm1.20 in kulim,kedah

Where can I find cheaper the RM1.50 per skein?

How much is DMC thread - Part 1

25 years back when I started cross stitching in 1980's, DMC thread was only sold at 65cents each. And today, unbelievable the price has raised to RM1.20 each. I am sure, it is tough for some to spend that amount of money just for a thread. Easily you will need more than RM20 worth of threads just for a mini project.

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, Minlon (local brand) and of course DMC 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 DMC. Mostly the charts and patterns are now designed with DMC threads.

In the picture, you can see the price tag of DMC thread showing RM1.10, and that was last year old stock. I wonder how much is DMC thread selling outside Klang Valley.

Metallic threads cost around RM3.90-RM7.90 and could be higher as I bought these many years back.

Cross Stitch books - Bible Versus & Scriptures

Received enquiry from my blog reader:

"Hi, could you recommend any xstitch books that have nice bible verses or bible scripture patterns? Thanks"

My reply:
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.

• 50 Garden Minis Inspired by Scripture - Leisure Arts (you still can get this book from Amazon.com: click here and Scripture Bookmarks
• Mini Scriptures (36 designs) - Praying Hands (Scriptures for Special Day)
• Heavenly Cross Stitch - Marie Barber
• Inspirational Cross Stitch - Bucilla Design Group

• Best Loved Hymns - Leisure Arts

• The Road Ahead - Imaginating (I bought this for only RM1.00)

Web links
Christian Cross Stitch
Christian Cross Stich Patterns & Kits from 123 Stitch
The Holy Needle
Nordic Needle:Religious

New Collections – Books and Books

Coming to year end, it is time to collect more books J Hooray… RM1000 income tax relief for books and magazines. Hehe, nothing other than Cross Stitch books and magazines for me.

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.

Went PayLess Book warehouse sales and Amcorp Mall last week… hoohoo. Here you go…

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 J

Any 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.

Does anyone know any Art & Craft shops in East Malaysia selling Cross Stitch material?

Grateful if you could share list of shops that sell Cross Stitch material in Sabah and Sarawak.
Many thanks in advance.

From Dina
Syarikat Meelo
A47 1st Floor, Center Point sabah,
KK, Sabah

Syarikat Leton (Sabah) Sdn Bhd,
1 Blok E, Lorong Tiong Hwa Segma,
KK, Sabah

Need help - humphrey's corner clock kit HC07

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.

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.

Anyone who is reading this know where to get this chart or have the chart with you, much appreciate if you would contact Siew Choo and guide her how and where to buy this chart.

Many thanks.

House warming gift for Auntie Marie

Went to Auntie Marie house warming party last weekend at Jalan 22/2 PJ. Spent almost 1/2 hour just to search for the house, despite we reached the Taman much early. Even with the GPS guide, it took us 1 hour to reach her house. Sigh, too many obstacles.

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? Hmmm... So my husband suggest, why not give something like hand craft or cross stitching if I can make her one.

Indeed, Auntie Marie loves my gift so much. She proudly announced that this is the best gift she ever received because '...it can't value with money!'

Baby Bibs GIVEAWAY

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.

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.
See the proof. Nuts and chocolates are her favourites

How to enter this giveaway

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?

That would be nice if you have any postings or links to share with me for those projects you have done before :)

How to get additional entries

Be my follower... let me know once you have done :)

The winner of this giveaway will be announced anytime.

That is it. Happy stitching and good luck everyone.