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Lovely Blog Award

I have received "Lovely Blog Award" from Snip
Thank you so much Snip for this wonderful award! It's my great pleasure to be nominated!

Be sure to drop by these wonderful blogs and enjoy some stitching time with them.

There are so many wonderful blogs that i frequent that deserves an award. However this time i'm going to choose new ones that I may not have selected before.
I'll like to pass it on 3 lovely blogs. It goes to:

Edige
megtekintése
szeretetvarázs

Congrats!

SAL and new start

A little progress so far...



Something for my teaset-stitching collection & to display in my kitchen...



The place where i spend my time baking and cooking...

~My Kitchen~

Anyone having this problem too?

Lately whenever i log on to my blog, it always pop up this message:" Internet explorer cannot open the internet site. Operation aborted". It happens to some other blogs too.

Wondering is this due to BLOGGER side and some of you are facing the same thing too?

Please share with me what i can do meanwhile.

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'Cupcake' framed

Casey Buonaugurio Cupcake framed...




Personalised with my name.




Lace & beads used.

Happy Mother's Day

My two boys gave me a surprise gifts to celebrate Mother's Day.

My eldest son, Yi secretly brought presents & nicely wrapped up for me when we were out.




Drawings from my second son, Jun. He also gave me a red packet with money inside and asked me to go shop for something i like. So sweet of him!




Wishing all a Happy Mother's Day!

Christmas in Town SAL - Part 4

My progress so far...

Christmas in town SAL - part 3

Christmas in town sal with Joei is progressing as i stitch towards the right side of the design.
I intend to stitch more falling snow after i completed to make it more winter-like. I love snow! Unfortunately, our only season here hot & humid!



Beautiful & romantic street lamp along the shops...
With falling snow, isn't it romantic to walk in such a street. Oh...i'm dreamy again!

Mystery PIF working-in-progress...

Christmas in town SAL - part 2

My helper went back Philipine past weeks and even tho i was tied up running the household & looking after my 3 boys, i managed to stitch a little for my Permin Christmas in town cos i really enjoy stitch-along and like this piece alot. Very christmassy which i like!

This is my progress so far...



I'm going to spend sometime to start and stitch for my PIF. I hope i can stitch all at once, if not at least one at a time. So, do keep a look out my PIF members :)

Permin Christmas in Town SAL - part1

My Permin Christmas SAL started 2 weeks ago with my friends, Joei and Yvonne.
I really enjoy stitching this piece. It's very christmassy and colourful, romantic too! These shop houses reminds me of the cosy street of UK which i love to revisit one day...



I have stitched almost one shop house so far already. This hand-dyed fabric was a birthday gift from Joei. I love the blue-dye which represents the beautiful sky. Joei has beautiful collection of hand-dyed fabric on her blog-shop Jardin de Joy.



I have been very busy past week as my helper went back home and will only be back 2 weeks later. The other day, i left my cross-stitch work on the sofa, just when i came back shortly, see what my little boy is playing with...



little stitcher? Like mother like son?! lol...

An Award

I got a Special Friends Award & Love pendent from my dear friend Joei. Thank you friend for this lovely award.

The description for this award,
"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these kind of writers. When you pass this award along please include these guidelines. I am to choose eight friends to share this with".

I'm giving this award to sweet & thoughtful close friends of mine whom not only their work inspire me as we share our passion in stitching but also sharing of other aspect in our life. These are friends of mine always close to my heart! This goes back to you, Joei. As you are one friend that fit into all these whom deserve for this wonderful award too!

1. Yvonne
2. Jackie Guillory
3. Violet

It's my honor to receive such a meaningful award from Joei. Cheers to our friendship!!

Birthday Present from my dear sons...

Both my lovely son's gave me present for my birthday this year.

Knowing i'm into baking and a baking books hoarder, my eldest boy, Yi brought this book "500 Cupcakes & Muffins" secretly in the bookstore when we went out weeks before my birthday with his own pocket money. Isn't that sweet of him. It has 500 recipes & lotsa beautiful bakes inside.



My second boy, Jun brought this stationery holder for me.Like his father, he's a practical person than a romantic one lol...


My family are my supporter when it comes to my baking. They eats whatever i churn out lol...They are my inspiration and motivating factor for me to learn baking too. The joy of seeing them eating and enjoying makes me happy. Baking is also bonding time for us.

I like to share some pics of my bakes past months with all. Enjoy~

Birthday present from Loreta!

I always admire those beautiful stitches finished it into a note-book at Loreta blog. And now! i received one from her for my birthday! She knew i like Tralala and this pink & grey design is certainly one of my favourite! Loreta also personalised with my initial on it. So sweet!
I'm thinking of using it as my stitching journal but on the other hand, i dont bear to write anything on it or dirty it since its so beautifully finished. I want to treasure it as it is!






Along are matching fabric and silk floss. The colours are so sweet~


Thanks Loreta for your wishes, gifts and thoughts!I treasure them all!

Birthday Present from Yuko!

Yuko never failed to surprise me everytime i received something from her. I love the way she wrapped the present, she put in alot of time and effort in preparing the gifts.I received over from the mail-man a very beautiful package nicely wrapped up and with lotsa cute birthday stickers decorated around. I was really too excited and couldnt wait any longer to open up the present, if not i can share with all the look of the package.




Yuko knew that i love pink, infact we share similar liking in colours too. She specially prepared her gifts with the colour pink knowing i will like it. She knew i'm into baking lately too, she got me baking supplies too! Yes, Yuko! I love it all!









Let's start with this sweet framed piece Yuko stitched for me. It's from Lizzie Kate which is one of my favourite designer. She also added lace and beads, its very pretty! This is one design i always wanted to stitch, now i have one stitched by a wonderful friend. The stitches are very delicate as its stitched on 40ct fabric. I appreciate Yuko for your effort in stitching something personal just for my birthday as i knew you have not been able to stitch much past months. From the bottom of my heart, i thank you for your thoguhts and effort.


There are just so so many things she sent me that i can go on and on listing them down. A picture speaks of thousand words. Hence i am going to share all the lovely gifts she sent me below.
Look at all these sweet & lovely gifts...







Deeply appreciated... Thank you my friend...

Birthday present from Sachiko!

Thank you all for dropping by and your heartwarming birthday wishes for me in my last post. It's such a wonderful feelings receiving well wishes from friends here...


I like to share another beautiful gift i received over the mail for my birthday. It's from Sachiko!






When i opened up, i was so happy to see the gifts are in the theme of Russian dolls. Sachiko must have knew i love russian dolls designs, especiallyt hose jap sweet & pretty ones. And now, she had given what i have dreamt of...







A cute Russian doll design stamp personalise with my name.












Very pretty Russian dolls hair-band. Isn't it cute! I'm going to use it to tie my hair :)










Thank you Sachiko for your gifts, your sweet thoughts...
Cheers to our friendship!

Birthday present from Joei~

I like to share this wonderful & lovely birthday present i received from Joei.
She spoilt me with so many gifts!
A very beautiful Maryse Stitchers' wallet ( i love Maryse design), she sure knows me well. A very elegant key porch, must be very expensive too hehe... A piece of fabric she specially dyed for me for our Permin SAL. I was having problem choosing a suitable piece of fabric for this project, with this dyed fabric from Joei own boutique "Jardin de Joy" range, "Winter Day"(very sweet of her to plan the suitable colour and shades for me) i can start this project right away! Very nice colour right! Please share my joy with all these gifts she presented me.








Tho you are away but remember this special day of mine. Thank you for sharing your love with me and your kindness & friendship. I'm truly touched and appreciate it my friend!

Specially stitch for Jackie Guillory

I met a very wonderful lady through my blog, since then we became friends and we would exchange mails chat about anything under the sun. It's just so amazing how blogging can bring friendship together when she's from the other part of the globe from where i am. I'm very happy to introduce to all my new friend here from Louisiana, Jackie Guillory.



I have specially stitched this french design cherub and finish it as an ornament with victorian style in mind. Lace, pearls & button are used as these are Jackie's favourite. I'm happy to hear that she likes it very much!



I also like to share what Jackie sent me. She really spoilt me with so many goodies! A whole long list! Thank you so much Jackie for your kindness & sweet thought.


Thank you so much Jackie! Cheers to our friendship!

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Specially Stitch for Su

I was very happy when i found out i'm so lucky one chosen for Su PIF member.
To show my appreciation and friendship for this wonderful time of the year, i have chosen LHN "Holly & Berries" to stitch and frame it up for her.

I'm happy Su likes all i have specially prepared for her!

Christmas exchange with Sachiko

When Sachiko suggested a Christmas Exchange to me, i was so excited as it was my first exchange!

I have chosen this design from Lizzie Kate,finished it as an ornament for her with lace. Overall it looks sweet! I have also added some goodies for her. I am so happy to hear that Sachiko loves it all! It was such a wonderful & memoriable exchange!








Look at all these pretty goodies Sachiko presented me! Cookies, Hello Kitty bag,note pad, a sweet & lovely handsewn mini pouch by her





I like this mini pouch with matriochka fabric and matching red checkers very much! Its very pretty! Sachiko sewing is so delicate!








Thank you so much Sachiko for this wonderful exchange! I treasure our friendship and looking forward for more happy exchange like this in the future!



More stitching posts coming up for what i have stitched for Christmas!

I was busy during the past two months with my children having their school holiday. Tho i din't stitch much but i did bake alot lol... And before this stitching blog turns into a baking blog, i am in the midst of setting up another blog for my baking passion. Will post up once its ready! Do check it out if you enjoys baking too!

School reopens & Chinese New Year is round the corner! But i managed to get back to my stitching last few days! Can't wait to share my progress for my WIP's. Till then, Happy weekend!