Gifts.

Everyone has something special at which they are good at.  Some knit, weave, sew, quilt and do embroidery.  We all have friends who inspired us with their passion for their craft.  So much so that some even get bitten by the bug and take up another craft, not daunted by the scale of learning something new.

Scary,  as that may be, we take the first step, on a journey and a discovery with an adventure of a lifetime.  It would be easy to give up, if one felt intimidated by others, whom have been doing the craft for years.  Sadly this happen to a number of people, what they do not realize, just how much pleasure and friendship they miss out on, in the long run.  Today, I would like to share with you a little bit of my friend Lori's Stitching.

This sampler is also filled with the family's initials, doubling as a family tree.

One can frame all the pieces, which could become costly.  Some finish very many pieces and keep them stored away,  in a cupboard.  Stitched pieces can be used to add to personal details, decorating every part of a home.

No spot is off limits.  Rotating pieces every year, using them on the mantelpiece this year and next year on the Christmas tree.

Adding other treasures, along the way.

Christmas joy, with words and pops of colour.

A tree filled with pieces, stitched over many hours, over the years.  A treasure trove, for generations to come.  Thank you Lori, for allowing me to share your beautiful work.