We Indians are deeply sentimental about the things we create and cherish.
Years ago, I embroidered this cross-stitch calendar for my children. Back when they were little, changing and rolling up the date numbers every single day was one of their favourite activities. Over time, as they grew up, this precious piece stayed safely stored away in the headboard box of my bed.
Recently, during the Holi spring cleaning, I dug it out again. Instead of letting it sit in storage, I decided to give it a new life by mounting it onto a mat background. Though slightly weathered by time, it is still completely intact and full of charm.
I am excited to see how it turns out with these winged fairies, colourful balloons, and intricate floral patterns.
Meanwhile, inspired by a lovely flower ...... Blanket tutorial, I am also planning to start a new blanket project using my recent yarn stash. Stay tuned to see how both projects unfold.
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| A nostalgic scroll through time: My handmade cross-stitch calendar mounted and given a new life. |
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| The finer details: Winged fairies, colourful balloons, and floral cross-stitch motifs from years ago. |
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| Intricate cross-stitch embroidery: Simple threads carrying decades of memories. |
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