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Cross-Stitch Elephant Pillow - Wordless Wednesday (Linky)

Tuesday, May 22, 2012


While visiting with friends, I noticed they still had this cross-stitch elephant I had made many years ago after they had gotten engaged. And they still have it! It means a lot that they have taken such care of it since it took forever to stitch the pattern. That was back in the day when I made time for crafts. I imagine when I retire, I will take up cross-stitching again. 

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  1. yeewittlethingsMay 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Oh that is so beautiful! I can't believe you made that and how wonderful that they've kept it all these years :) That says a lot about them! Thanks for linking up :)

    Brandi

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    1. Diana MancusoMay 22, 2012 at 5:38 PM

      Thanks, Brandi! My mother had helped me to make a custom pillow for the cross-stitch. I guess I get my creative itch from her!

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  2. kewkewMay 22, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Wow that is lovely.

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  3. Tammi @ My Organized ChaosMay 22, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    That is so sweet - do you still cross stitch?

    Tammi
    My Organized Chaos

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    1. Diana MancusoMay 22, 2012 at 10:34 PM

      No. It's very time-consuming and requires a lot of focus, which is hard to come by when you have to referee sibling rivalry.

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  4. TarasviewMay 22, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    that's amazing! I've never done cross-stitching!

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    1. Diana MancusoMay 22, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      It's actually quite easy to do if you have the patience. Knitting and crocheting? Now there's something I haven't tried yet.

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  5. AnnieMay 22, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    oh wow! You did a great job on that cross stitch. And it speaks volumes about how much they appreciated it that they kept it this whole time.

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  6. Stacey @ RealWorldMom (Linky)May 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    What a wonderful compliment to both you and your beautiful gift! I bet it made you feel very good! :)

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  7. Just Another Mom of TwinsMay 22, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    That's awesome. I've alwasy wanted to cross-stich!!

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  8. AnonymousMay 22, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Wow - it's looks amazing! I'm so not a crafty person. lol

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  9. Danielle SMay 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I love to embroider, just wish my eyes were the same to do the small stitches.

    Danielle @ Royalegacy

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    1. Diana MancusoMay 22, 2012 at 11:21 PM

      My mother used to embroider and tried to teach me when I was younger but I couldn't get it to be as good as hers. It sure isn't easy.

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  10. momto8May 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    too precious to hide.

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  11. Rachel@ThatsLife..May 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful! A friend made us a bunch of pillow cases when we go married, they were one of my favorite wedding gifts! :)

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  12. Mimi NMay 22, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    That's so awesome. I remember cross stitching and loving it. I know when I retire I plan to do it again. =)

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  13. An Apel a DayMay 22, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    That is great they kept that!

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  14. Good Girl Gone GreenMay 22, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    You should take it back up now!

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  15. Teresa from www.nanahood.comMay 22, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I love this! I think it's a lost art and one worth preserving!
    Blessings to you!

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  16. OrangeHeroMamaMay 22, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    awww! that's so wonderful! <3

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  17. Theresa MahoneyMay 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    What a beautiful cross stitch piece. My mom used to cross stitch all the time. I miss seeing her work. Hopefully she'll also find the time some day to pick it back up again.

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  18. FeliciaMay 23, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    That is wonderful! I always tried, but never had the patience.

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  19. Mellina MooreMay 23, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Indeed so beautiful!! I don't proper words to describe the greatness of that concept. I liked it. Thanks

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  20. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzMay 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    It is so nice to see that people have kept things you've made for them.

    Here's my
    Wordless Wednesday.     I hope you will stop by!

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  21. LightInEverydayMay 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    What a cute little pillow! Bet it makes you feel good to know they keep it and take care of it!

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  22. HelenMay 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    It's so nice that they cherish it and have kept it so well. Cross stitch is such a lot of work.

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  23. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    How sweet! That is an adorable pillow.

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  24. Art of RetroCollageMay 25, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    It's adorable. I once knew someone who would have adored it.

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  25. TorviewtorontoMay 25, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    cute links and pictures

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  26. Catch My WordsMay 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    That's talent.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Do you still have the pattern or know where I can get it?
    Thanks Danielle.Nichols@shaw.ca

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    1. Diana MancusoJune 12, 2012 at 11:20 PM

      I did a google search and found it in a book that is now out of print. Good news is that it is available for purchase (download only delivered by email) here: http://www.gloria-pat.com/webpages/HL9.html

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