I stitched this medium-sized project for my mother-in-law. She has rather sophisticated taste, and loves the color cranberry. I haven't stitched much for her, and wanted to have a special gift to give her this Christmas.

Earlier this year I quickly stitched a Mother's Day card for her. I knew that she appreciated it the day I gave it to her. That was neat. But the next time I stopped by her home, I saw that she had framed the card and hung it on the wall! Wow. That was unexpected.

It also made me a little uneasy in that it was such a little thing to have done for her ... but I'd never given her a stitched gift that was worthy of framing. Right then and there I decided to do something special. That's when I found the Letter S. It's the first initial of her last name.

I stitched this on 28ct Lambswool Jobalan. It was a dreamy fabric to stitch on! Felt so good in my hand, and had a great texture and color. To make this one easier to stitch, I first gridded my fabric. I chose a cranberry-colored DMC cotton floss that gave good coverage. There was something extremely soothing about stitching this single-colored piece that flowered before my eyes.

I framed this project myself, and am very pleased with the outcome. On the back, I placed label that says that I stitched it especially for her on the occassion of Christmas, 2004.

Stitched October 03 - October 09, 2004

Pattern name:	Letters S & T
Designer:	M Designs
Stitch Count:	95 x 91
Fabric:	28ct Lambswool Jobelan — a GREAT fabric to stitch on!
Floss:	DMC cotton
Original Cost:	8.00
Copyright year:	2002

M Designs
Crossville, TN 38572
(931) 788-2528

Frame from Michaels

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