89 y.o. MIL is always saying not to buy her anything so it is very difficult to buy gifts for her because she has absolutely no interests other than doing crosswords all day. She just won't use anything we give her, (for example: 3 years ago I knitted her a beautiful cardigan and she has never worn it), so we usually buy her chocolates, which, being her health carer I'm not really happy about. Anyway, her favourite colour is green, with lemon a close second, so what better than a bookmark for her crossword book? (of course I'll make her a special dinner and a sweet desert for a treat and I have another FSL gift drying). The design was originally from Sick but I changed it and added the word down the bookmark, (Mum is spelt with a "U" in Aust.) I trimmed the cup, rose & petals with gold metallic instead of the black originally on the design and added a loop at the top so i could attach ribbon. The finished size is 6 3/8" x 1 7/8" and it was 29,573 stitches. Thanks for peeking, hugs n roses, M

by meganne 09 May 2008

Thank you, that is a lovely compliment to say that. I added the loop & the text using Embird Studio. hugs n roses, M

by meganne 09 May 2008

Thanks Joanie, Hugs n Roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Yes i agree, and i get such pleasure from making gifts for my friends and family. hugs n roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

I'm sure your Mum will adore them. hugs n roses, thanks, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Thanks Shirlene, I too love the FSL bookmarks but can't help myself, I have to try and "improve" on some of them. LOL! I love your new bowl but will comment on it tomorrow (later today) I'm off to bed at 2-25am, been recolouring the Pansy bookmark to make for my Sis, but i must get some sleep. cheerio for now, hugs n roses, M

by shirlener88 08 May 2008

Well, I think it is great - when you can improve them. No worries - you will get it - another day. Have a great nights rest.

by meganne 08 May 2008

Heavens I hope you never become that inactive it's truly not good for anyone. Every day I have to perform tough love & make MIL exercise otherwise she will sit in one spot from 7 am til dark, every day, & only get up for loo breaks. Before she came to live with us she hadn't left her house in 5 years & could barely walk, now she comes shopping with my Sis and me & I think i've extended her life by being firm with her, she even stands up straighter & Doc gave her A-1 rating at recent health check. (i suppose i should mention DH & i have only been together 4yrs & Mum has been with us now for 3) Some honeymoon, eh? LOL! hugs n roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Thanks Minnie, I hope so. hugs n roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Thanks Jasanne, the gold actually looks better than the photo shows it and the gold ribbon is metallic too. hugs n roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Thanks Elen. My own darling Mum came from Harrow on the Hill and I miss her terribly. hugs n roses, M

by elenu 08 May 2008

That is N.London isn't it Meganne? We live approx. 70 miles (sorry no idea about distance in k's) from London in the Cambridgeshire Fens.

by meganne 08 May 2008

I remember seeing the train station on the 'Tube' listing when I was in London (1977). It was at far reaches of the map but, worse luck, I didn't get there. You're not alone, I still work in Imperial too, just can't visualise anything in metric even after 40 years since it came in here. Only thing i mastered is dollars and cents! LOL! hugs, M

by elenu 09 May 2008

Look after the pence & the pounds will look after themselves. Did you ever hear your Mum say that Meganne?

by meganne 08 May 2008

Thanks Iris, hugs n roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Thanks Gerry, hugs n roses, M

by meganne 08 May 2008

Oh so do I, it's so difficult giving her anything these days. Thanks Mops, hugs n roses, M