I stitched Bluebird Peaches, a free chart from the folks at DMC. I gave this to my oldest brother for a birthday gift.

In October 1996, my oldest brother, Paul, was diagnosed with cancer. He lived in southern California; I live in north Idaho. I felt so very far away and unable to be of any help or support to him. So I decided to stitch something for him—every stitch a prayer.

Now, my brother was not much of one to appreciate needlework. But he did have a collection of fruit labels from various California companies. When I saw this Bluebird Peaches label, I knew that he could appreciate it. I finished it for his birthday in August.

Paul passed away in February, 1999. At that time, the Bluebird Peaches came back to me and now hangs in my kitchen.

Pattern name:	Bluebird Peaches
Chart Name:	"Bluebird Peaches" Cross-Stitch Chart
Designer:	Designs by Gloria & Pat for DMC Corporation
Stitch Count:	104 x 85
Fabric:	white linen
Floss:	DMC cotton
Cost:	Free chart
Copyright year:	1996

DMC Corporation
South Kearny, NJ 07032

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