Upcycling Memories: A Handcrafted Cross-Stitch Story

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.

A nostalgic scroll through time: My handmade cross-stitch calendar mounted and given a new life.

The finer details: Winged fairies, colourful balloons, and floral cross-stitch motifs from years ago.

Intricate cross-stitch embroidery: Simple threads carrying decades of memories.

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A Journey into Nostalgia: Finding Old Memories on the Road from Hisar to Jind

Life often presents us with unexpected moments that take us back in time. On a recent trip from Hisar to Jind, we decided to break our journey near a verdant field. There, under the bright sun, a mother and her son were diligently weeding the soil.

A simple pause on the road from Hisar to Jind took me straight back to my roots. 

Seeing a mother and son working together in the fields brought back fond memories of my own days weeding bajra. 

Their dedication to the task was heartwarming. The mother, draped in a traditional suit and dupatta, bent rhythmically, her experienced hands carefully working the soil around the young saplings. Beside her, her son, a young boy in shorts and a light shirt, followed her lead, already mastering the ancient art of cultivation. The shared rhythm of their labor was a beautiful testament to their bond and their deep connection to the land.

Sometimes together.

Sometimes ahead, sometimes behind.

Compition with each other.

Its me-In the middle of the field, holding the essence of nature—Amaranthus.

As we stood there, chatting with them, the sight of their hard work instantly transported me back to my own childhood. I remember being in our family field, performing the exact same task – weeding Kapas/cotton. Those were long days filled with the smell of the earth and the satisfaction of seeing the crops thrive under our care.

Rooted in sweet memories. A quiet moment in the fields between Hisar and Jind that bridged past and present. 

The fields we were standing in looked lush, much like the one in this picture, with young plants just starting to flourish. It reminded me that while years may pass, the fundamental connection between people and nature, and the timeless tradition of farming, remains unchanged. This unexpected stop on our journey turned into a beautiful journey into nostalgia, reminding me of my roots and the enduring spirit of rural life.

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A meshy stole ,recycling of grain sac and cable wire.

Don't worry, they're intentional.

 

Here are some photos of blocked crocheted stole

It takes just one and a half ball of baroque cotton yarn No.8 in black,  and measures approximately 100"X24" after blocking.

You could use acrylic or wool yarn, or more balls of the baroque cotton yarn.

Yes, those photos are both the same stole. The lower picture, shot without flash, shows the texture nicely. The upper picture, shot with flash, shows the holes being blocked open and is a more accurate representation of the colors of tassels in the yarn (though it's somewhat less orange than it appears).

 

 

 

The pattern should be available very soon on upcoming posts in this blog only.

Recycling Grain sac And cable wire

Yes i recycled the grain sac and cable wire ..

cable wire

grain sac

I frogged it to turn into twine and wrap it around cable wire then coil it ...stitch it into a vase...

The outcome is this beautiful vase...

the blog I visited

Il blog della Curiosona: Regali destinati a durare per sempre: A dodici giorni dal Natale, credo sia giunto il momento di respirare un pizzico di quel sano spirito delle Feste. :-) È indubbiamente notev...

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Jakari | Life songs of Haryanvi Women (Ethnographic film)

Belated Birth day

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