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Vicky Cole,
Nairobi, Kenya
Jambo, dear cross
stitchers.
I think cross
stitching is good for
the soul! When
things are difficult,it is wonderful to
turn to the work in progress and feel as
though you are making something
beautiful. My husband had an accident
a few weeks ago, and had to spend
some time in hospital, and then was at
homeconvalescing, so I’ve had plenty
of time to stitch while sitting with him.
I have almost finished this Maia design
of elephantsat sunset, I just have to
outline the smaller elephant.I think it
will be a present for my son, who is now
at universityin the UK, to remind him of
Africa. He is coming to visit us soon,
I am so excited. It will be wonderful to
see him and he is bringing threads and
fabric I’ve ordered for a big piece I want
to start on.
Current work in progress is this
lovely star-shaped hardanger mat. The
gold thread is Anchor Metallic, and it
has a wonderful glow in sunlight or
halogen lighting. I do enjoy doing
hardanger, although the cutting is
always slightly nerve racking.
In previous pieces I mentioned the
exhibition that the Kenya Embroiderers’
Guild held jointly with the Kenya Quilt
Guild. I popped in to take some photos.
There was some really beautiful work
on display. Well, that’s all for now, ‘Til
nexttime, kwaheri.
MyMaia elephants design for my son 10
Myhardanger mat 11
The lovely ladies at the recent Kenya
Embroiderers’ Guild and Kenya Quilt Guild
exhibition 12
Vicky is vice-chair ofthe Kenya
Embroiderers’ Guildand is married
withtwo children.
cherished for life; and it also makes a
fantastic anniversary reminder. Jokes
aside, I hope the customised portraits
will serve as a reminderto the couples
of their love for each other.
Having said that, let us not make the
mistake of thinking that this is the only
type of love worth celebrating. Love
manifestsitself in many forms – it could
be love for your families, parents and
babies, sibling love, love for your
teachers and even your pet(s) and
home town! I hope the love is evidently
felt in the pieces that I have crafted.
Last,but not least,I would like to
celebrate my love for stitching. It has
helped to keep me sane while my
cheekygirl threatens to drive me up the
wall and it has given me a deepsense
of satisfaction to see each piece
through to completion and the
appreciation in the recipients’ eyes.
Myfirstcustomised portrait 7
Mother and baby 8
Family love 9
Michelleis a full-timemumand has her
own business, LittlePinkFactory on
Facebook and Instagram, designing
customisedcross stitchportraits.
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