By Littlehands

Rose Sampler - July

2008-09-20T01:31:00.002+08:00

No matter how well and bad I feel with someone new to me,
I think I still love what I love before,
so,
kick away the unhappy memory,
keep it up to plant roses in my heart.
Although I stitch slowly in the recent times,
I have made progress to my rose sampler.
Will keep it moving by stitching little by little.

My Birthday Gift from SBBC

2008-08-19T00:05:00.004+08:00

To be honest, I was a little bit disappointed.
My birthday is the 7th of this month,
however, I could only receive my b-gift long after that day.
And, I have viewed all the other presents being exchanged,
since I have posted mine to my secret partner in January.
At the very beginning (until now, I think),
I guess I am always expecting a stitched / DIY gift,
no matter how many I could receive,
I am eager to have a stitched gift from a secret friend I would make here.
Perhaps, it is from the incorrect impression that
every member of the club is someone who likes stitching or handmade things.
But, it seemed that my secret partner was busy to stitch other things,
and there was not much time to prepare something for me.
Or, that was because it was quite a long time from
the starting time of the club until my birthday!
You may say that I shall join an exchange club to ensure that
I would receive something handmade.
I would like to tell you--
I really appreciate the spirit of this Club,
that is, I will have a secret partner and
it is much amazing than merely exchanging things with someone.
OK, never mind,
I have prepared my best stitched piece to join the club,
that is just what I can do.
And I have also said thank you to my secret partner for the gift she prepared for me.
That's all!

Rose Sampler- Mid-year Review

2008-08-06T16:35:00.007+08:00

Rose Sampler- Jun

2008-07-26T10:38:00.002+08:00

Time flies,
I have finished the first 6 parts of the rose sampler,
though I could not chase back the original pace of other members
to finish the 7th part as well.
I am happy that it turns out nicer than I expect.
Oh, I am now having some more time to do others,
just let you know what I have done later!

Rose Sampler- May

2008-07-20T01:26:00.002+08:00

May the roses blossom soon,
with lots of birds, butterflies and happiness!
I will certainly keep it up!

Flower Sampler - Apr

2008-07-06T23:44:00.004+08:00

With a pair of motor-littlehands,
I made progress fastly.
As far as I go for this sampler,
I even become more anxious to know the final result,
I believe it should be very good at the end!

Flower Sampler- Mar

2008-06-29T01:11:00.003+08:00

With the encouragement from All things beautiful and Yuko,
I made my progress fastly.
You see,
the third part is ready up,
and the head of the sampler has come out!
Stay tuned,
the fourth is on its way!

Flower Sampler- Feb

2008-06-26T00:11:00.004+08:00

The second part has been completed long time ago,
only I lack time to write down what I did.
The second part is not that difficult,
and you see my roses grow!

Flower Sampler- Jan

2008-06-01T23:20:00.006+08:00

Hey, I am busy to start my flower sampler,
here is the first part!
I have joined this stitch-together project for 2008 at EMS,
however, I have found this free chart only in May.
Oops,
I should be much latter than those who started at the beginning of the year,
anyway, I like this sampler very much.
So, I will keep my needle busy....
Originally, it is suggested it is to be finished in BLUE,

Hmm, but, I have my own idea in my mind.
Roses shall be in pink, I believe,
so I change it to be pink and for the remaining part of the roses,
I turn them into brown.

That's nice.
For those alphabets,
you guess?
I will update my progress from time to time,
but first of all,
I love your support as well.
Hope that I could chase the progress I left behind and
finally finish it by the end of this year!
Work hard, Littlehands!

Welcome

2008-05-01T22:58:00.003+08:00

WELCOME

Size:
22cm(L) x 22cm(W) with fabric frame
Materials:
fabric-- DMC 14ct Aida in white
flosses-- DMC 353, 434, 436, 600, 602, 603, 632, 725,
912,783, 930, 948, 3064, 3371, 3772, Ecru.
frame-- Make use of the Dimensions kit named
Love Notes which provided me fabric and heart-shaped hanger (bell pull).
Pattern:
Marty Links' In Love

Home Sweet Home

2008-05-01T22:51:00.006+08:00

Welcome to my home!

A good doggy always looks after our home!

This is the Year of Rats, a little mouse hanging outside our door!

Hee hee, could you see the handmade thing I made?

Welcommmme!

Yes, you are always welcome!

My Stitching Preferences

2008-04-05T22:46:00.007+08:00

1) How do you hold your fabric?
I like to use a small hoop and also hold it in my left hand, though it is easily tired to do so.

2) Floss licker?

Hmm, no, like a kitty?! LOL

3) How do you thread your needle?

Just thread it by using my eyes. I think it is better to use a threader.

4) What needle do you like best?

Any brand of them, #26 is the best.

5) Are you a needle loser?

No, I use a magnet to keep them up.

6) What fabric do you prefer to stitch on?

28ct Evenweave is the best, but linen to me is also another good try.

7) Bobbins or floss bags?

Bobbins, a chao to wind the threads on.

8) Are you a scissors collector?

Oh, no, one scissor is good enough. But I like to see others' collections, that's nice.

9) Do you do your own framing, and if so, do you lace or pin?

Yes, just pin it.

10) Are you a floss floozy?

I don't think so.

11) Silk?

I have not given myself a chance to try yet. Hope to try in future.

12) Railroader?

No, I think it's too time consuming. I'd rather leave a large margin and let the fabric loosen its weaves. Don't follow me, too lazy not to railroad.

13) Are you a pattern or designer snob?

I don't know, sometimes perhaps, it all depends on the patterns.

14) Do you get antsy when you give someone a stitched gift?

No, I like it very much. Seeing people to be happy to receive something I made will certainly make me be happy too.

15) Have you reached S.A.B.L.E.?

May I ask what is "S.A.B.L.E"?

16) Do you wash your projects?

Yes, wash them and iron them before framing them or making them further to become something I like.

Tutorial- How to make your own flower?

2008-03-07T23:54:00.014+08:00

Firstly, you need to have the following materials:
a piece of colour paper
some knitting wool
lace
small pins
a stick with one end sharpened
a heart-shaped polyfoam
a small clay pot
paper punch

Step 1:
Use the paper punch to create flowery shapes with the colour paper
you will probably many of these little paper flowers

Step 2:
Pin these flowers onto the polyfoam

Step 3:
Pin them by their centre

Step 4:
Use as many flowers as you like to cover the polyfoam

Step 5:
Use the stick to be the stem of the flower

Step 6:
Use knitting wool to create a ball

Step 7:
Round the lace onto the clay pot and glue it tight

Step 8:
Put the wool ball into the pot,
you may consider to glue the ball tightly inside the pot

Step 9:
Let half of the ball be outside of the pot,
pretending the soil for our flower and
suitable for being a pin cushion as well

Step 10:
Push the stick (stem) inside the wool ball,
it is easy to fix it there and stand up like a real flower

Step 11:
You may place on your crafting table,
help store your pins while you are stitching and
help lighting up your feeling as you will always
have a blossoming flower around you.

Enjoy!

Flower in Our Heart

2008-03-07T23:49:00.004+08:00

The winter has gone?

Let's forget the bitter cold and colourless environment.

The spring is coming around the corner,

shall we dance?
Shall we be happy again--

with a flower always blossoming in our heart,
a ever-lasting flower I made for you....

Do you want to make your own flower?
Click here and follow the steps....
Ha, ha, enjoy!

Cold Chinese New Year

2008-02-15T22:50:00.006+08:00

We have experienced a very cold lunar new year.

The temperature has been always below 10 degrees for over 3 weeks.

To Hong Kong people,

we are really have to COMBAT such cold temperature;
why?

As we are almost under tropical climate,

we seldomly face cold environment in a rather long time like other foreign countries.

Since HK buildings are rare to be equipped with central heater,

HK people may have to think about ways to keep warm at home.

Many of them have prepared small heaters, blankets or taking on more clothes

for combatting the bitter winter.

Or, we may wear mittens outdoor to keep our hands warm.

Yes, a pair of mittens is useful.

However, mine is just a small one,

as small as only a little bit bigger than a coin.

Ha, ha, yes, I find one thing even warmer than mittens.

A neckwarmer!

So, a cross-stitched mitten on a neckwarmer,

it has become double warm this winter!

Stitcher's Bag

2008-02-01T23:55:00.001+08:00

I am very happy to know that my secret partner in SBBC 2008
has received my birthday gifts before her birthday,
and she told me that she loved all the things I prepared for her.
As I have promised you here before,
I would like to show the stitched piece I made to her.
Actually, to be honest,
I am a beginner of sewing, and have not got a sewing machine,
I have to say I didn't know how to make a bag,
but I like something practical,
I have decided to make her a tote bag.
Then, buying a readily-made bag was the only solution to me.

The bag is good looking but really plain itself.
I have found from her blog that she really likes sampler,
then I thought that a sampler on a bag would be rather good!
I have searched many of her favourite designs,
and a little bit worried that I could not find a one to be good enough to suit this bag.
Later I found a design from Homespun Elegance Ltd-- The Stitcher,

however the suggested colour tone was not really suitable for placing onto the bag,
there are colours in green family which I thought not really matching the beige bag.
I then used my own preferable colour scheme to modify its original suggestion.
You know, that was a revolution to me!
And finally it turns out nice, even I have not regretted to make such a big change.

Although I did not quite catch what were her favourite colours,
it was of those colours which were mostly welcome by ladies.
And with the lace border,
I attached the stitched piece onto the bag and made it like a small pocket outside.
But, Natasha,
I am not sure if my hand-made pocket could hold heavy stuff,
so please just put light-weighted stuff inside,
otherwise I am afraid it would finally be broken. (LOL)

I love the bag as well,
and when I know that you love it as well,
it actually adds pleasure to me for DIY things for friends!
Thank you, Natasha, for being my new friend.
Enjoy stitching!

Stitchable: DMC Small Tote Bag (Linen)
Chart: The Stitcher from Homespun Elegance Ltd.
Fabric: 28ct Zweigart Vintage Country Mocha (Hand-dyed)
Floss: DMC #739, 818, 938, 948 and 3773

Happy Birthday, My New Friend!

2008-01-28T12:26:00.000+08:00

Happy birthday to my new friend- Natasha!

I am so happy to know that you love what I have sent you,

and the parcel was finally arrived on time

before your birthday.

Wish you have a wonderful birthday this year,

and you know it is my real pleasure to prepare handmade gifts to you,

and I think this is a super successful one to me,

especially my sewing is just at a very preliminary level,

and my stitching is not really good.

However,

it is so great to know that you love them all. :)

I will post the presents here later.

Gift is on air!

2008-01-18T23:14:00.001+08:00

My parcel to my secret partner has been set off today morning,
it really takes a long way from here to her hands.
However,
to my dear new friend,
I would like to say a Happy Birthday to you before you receive the parcel,
wish all your birthday wishes come true!
Although we don’t know each other before,
we will certainly be friends in the future.
It is delighted to prepare the gifts to celebrate your birthday,
I hope that all of them are good to you.
Hmm, let’s wait until you tell us you have received it!

---xxx---

I once thought that I would be the first one to send out b-gift,
I am finally told that there are several exchanges before me,
those posts really made me be more comfortable,
as long as I could see other's posts as example.
In this month,
(I have prepared these gifts for a month, wow, slow me!)
I am delighted to make every one of the items I sent out,
I really hope that YOU would love all of them!
Excited.......
how will my partner think when the parcel arrives?

In Progress

2008-01-14T23:46:00.000+08:00

I am preparing something to my friend
whose birthday is a day in January 2008.
It is a real pleasure for me to prepare something to my dear friends,
especially on the occasion of a birthday.
I treasure this chance too,
since there is only one day to be a birthday of someone,
I usually try my best to prepare something for him/ her.
So, I am busy now and will be off line for a while first,
hey, stay tuned,
I will post my birthday present to you very soon.

LOVE

2008-01-07T19:09:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year 2008,
after a week having been passed, I posted my first entry for 2008!

Before you forget “cross stitching” is my favourite hobby,
(LOL, because I am always keen on making rubber stamps and stamping in the latter half of last year)
I think I’d rather show you what I have stitched for a friend in the year around.

Yes, this is a sampler arranged by me with 4 sentences created by my friend.
In fact, she told me she has created 4 sentences for her wedding day in August,
They are:
L is listen,
O is overlook,
V is value, and
E is express,
all together is a word of LOVE.
You know, just stitching these 4 sentences would be a bit simple to be a wedding gift, I initially thought.
So, I added 4 Precious Moments figures to be arranged like a sampler.
I, myself, do not typically like PM figures,
however, they are well-fit to express LOVE in many fans’ hearts.
Then, I thought the most suitable details of the sampler should be them,
and they are holding 4 characters, i.e. L, O, V, E.
After I have finished the 4 PMs,
I wrapped them with the 4 sentences my friend created.
With a white and splendid frame, the sampler looks like a framed wedding photo.
I like it very much,
and I know my sweet friend has been impressed of this wedding gift I prepared for her.
Hey, you see, cross stitching is such a magical hobby,
it is not only able to make the recipient be happy when receive the stitched pieces,
it is also able to make me be thrived when I know that my friends are happy with that.

Resolutions

2007-12-30T03:01:00.000+08:00

27, 28, 29, 30, 31…
After several blinks, 2007 will be a part of our history.
While the new year is coming around the corner,
it is the best time to talk about our future.
No, no, no, I am not a fortune teller, however,
I usually set up my own resolutions for guiding my steps in the next year.
Since a quite early time,
I’ve been setting my annual resolution in the beginning of a year.
I still remember the resolutions for the year of 2005,
everyone who knew my resolutions also praised my good points of view;
however, I was too busy and lazy to finish them all,
only 2 completed while 3 of them were outstanding.
At the beginning of Year 2006,
I still hoped that I could finish the rest of all,
so I made myself another resolution with these three outstanding ones.
Unluckily, I could only finish 1 after putting much effort to get it attained.
Perhaps, I was scared by setting any goals and resolutions then,
I did not pre-set any for 2007.
Wow, 2007 was a very fruitful one and I consider it successful to me throughout the year.
I have made a lot of DIY stuff to myself and my friends,
not only they were happy, even I was very happy at all.
For one thing, I have made something from my passion on stitching and crafting;
my DIY things have been continuously admired by all of the fans during the year;
and when I know that they are happy, I am more than happy to know it.
There are several days left for 2007,
thus, we all will soon enter a new year,
what are my resolutions then?
Hmm,
I am too busy to decide them at this moment,
so I must leave it blank right now,
let’s see the result by the end of next year!

Boxing Day

2007-12-29T02:48:00.001+08:00

This year is a really different one to me,
I have received surprises much earlier than usual,
and the presents I received are beyond my expectation.
Talking on these surprises,
I must mention two of my friends- Miho and Yuko.
Miho’s present is a gift bottle,
it is a real message bottle waving up and down from US to Hong Kong,
it is full of US taste and lovely messages.
Thank you, Miho, for a long-journey present.

Yuko, she is a talented lady indeed.
Your presents mean so much to me ~~~
because I can feel your effort and wishes put onto every item inside the envelope;
you know, I have to hold it tight to bring it home when I got it from the mail box,
because it was a very large envelope.
She put so many items inside:
a set of beautifully DIY coasters made by herself especially for Christmas time,

some Japanese snacks she thinks good and would like to share with me,

a ZAKKA magazine because she knows that it must be useful for me when I have moved to a new flat;

some stamps as she knows I like stamping as well;

some small ornaments for DIY stuff;

a wonderful Christmas card;

her pretty and clever packaging of each item which I like so much;

and all her ideas placed into the present.
I really appreciate that she has put so many nice thoughts into the gift,
Yuko, it is very sweet and I have a wonderful Christmas with all the things you gave me.

This year, my brother also gave me a present
which I didn’t expect;

he has given me a box of huge rubbers.
What for?
Ooh, you must know it before I tell you.
Sum, I know that it was originally your idea to send me rubbers for making stamps,
thank you very much and I understand my brother would not be as thoughtful as you.

And, finally, I have a perfect bite on Samuel’s gift this year.
He knew that I have changed my taste from my favourite Tiramisu to Blueberry Cheese Cake.
One night, he brought me a different way back home not following the usual track,
he suddenly entered a Panash bakery

and took away together with him a large carton box,
I have never thought of what was inside that box—
a blueberry cheese cake.

We then rushed back home and have a try.
Though it was not as cold as what we have inside restaurant,
it is still delicious and tasty.
This is a nice treat to me, thank you my dearest.

All of the presents I received are too precious to me,
I will keep them in my heart.

But So Warm Here

2007-12-25T12:34:00.000+08:00

Dunnnnnnnnn (music) ……………………
these are what I made for my friends for this Christmas!

One day,
I was surfing on the internet and saw that someone made chocolate as a gift to new born baby.
I was delighted and thought of that—
this shall be a very good idea to send my friends chocolates this Christmas.
What a pity that Littlehands is not good in cooking and desert making,
so I have bought this ready-made chocolate nuggets for DIY the gift.
However, it is somehow dangerous to put bare chocolate nuggets into the envelope and send them out;
I am afraid all the chocolates melted during several shipping days to overseas countries.
Then, I have decided to wrap a box to hold the chocolates,
so that they would have a better place and better appearance when they arrive to the recipients.
I added the paper ornaments I found on bookscrapping magazine
and some decorations made by me with paper punches,
then my own brand “HimMes” chocolates is born.
Ha, ha, ha,
Littlehands’ chocolate factory has been well done for this order before the Christmas
and its production line would probably be suspended until the next memorable occasion!
I really wish my DIY chocolates bring you,
my dearest friends,
a warm, blissful and unforgettable Christmas,

and wish all the one reading my blog a Merry and Delightful Christmas; and
all the one in the world a Happy New Year!

It's Cold Outside

2007-12-25T12:30:00.001+08:00

Preparing Christmas Gifts

2007-12-19T23:28:00.000+08:00

I am preparing Christmas gifts to my friends who have given me lots of support during the year.
Almost every year,
I have a thought that Christmas time is the best time to thank all the ones who have been kind to me;
so even in busy days,
I still think of preparing Christmas gifts or cards to my friends, sometimes just an e-card though.
This year is a bit different,
I met many new friends whom have left me messages, emails, letters, presents, surprises and so on which made me feel happy all the times.
So, this year is a busy year to me,
because I have to be hurry up to prepare DIY gifts for them.
Hey, this is what I made for them,
See~~

Oh, can't see the whole stuff?!
Yes, it is because I want to keep it secret until my friends have received them.
This is in fact of my own brand—
HimMes.
Why not Hermes?
Oh, I am sorry that I am afraid I can't afford to send gifts from our famous Hermes to all of the best friends;
so I made “HimMes” instead.
HimMes actually means (definition by Littlehands)--
"Him"(=Jesus Christ) + "Me"(=you, the recipient) + "s"(=many blessings),
so I think the brand tells my friend that our Lord is to be with you with so many blessings in all the days around the year, a good wish indeed.
Do you think my DIY brand is better than the real famous brand, my friends?
Ha, ha, ha~~~~
I will certainly let you know the secret present around Christmas times,
So stay tuned.

SBBC- 2008

2007-12-13T23:31:00.000+08:00

Insipred by my friend - Yuko,
I have participated the Stitching Bloggers Birthday Club.
Actually this is my very first time to join a Club with lots of participants from all over the world;
and this is only my second time to join a stitched pieces exchange programme.
Yes, the SBBC is an activity like exchange programme,
however, it is of great fun.
It is because you would never know who is your partner.
What is it?
Hmm, after my registration to take part,
the host will draw lots for assigning a partner secretly to all the participants;
so when you know who is your partner,
you have to stitch him/ her something and send to him/ her before his/ her B-day.
But, you would never know who will send you a gift on your birthday instead before you receive it.
We have to keep secret and don't tell my partner I am the sender.
That's great, right?
When it was the time I was waiting for the name of my partner,
I was so excited and checked my email many times everyday (forgetting the time difference!),
just looked for the information of my partner.
Now, I know that,
and I must say I can't wait but immediately view her blog for
finding out what she is interested in.
And I must work hard for it,
after I finished my Christmas gifts to my friends.
Anyway, it is so nice to join the group,
and it should be great to know others living in overseas countries,
for a long period of a full year.
Most importantly,
thank you very much for Edgar's (the host of the Club) effort!
You did a very good job and we all enjoy your arrangement, I believe!

How are you, my friends?

2007-12-02T10:58:00.000+08:00

How are you?

It has been a month that I haven't updated my blog here.

It is because I have been busy with my

moving to our new home.

After almost a month hardwork,

we are still trying to adapt to a new environment,

and trying our best to tidy up things.

We have our new neighbour as well,

a foreigner family including a couple, a son and a daughter,

they have just moved in one day later than us,

that is very good to have westerners to be our neighbours,

perhaps,

we may exchange our views on cross stitching....

Ha, ha, ha,

just always think that foreigners may love cross stitching and handcrafting

more than local Hong Kong people do.

When everything is ready,

I shall post more things for you to read and view.

If you have missed me for sometimes,

thank you very much, I'm fine.

I really hope that someone did here.

See you!

Gifts for Me!

2007-11-03T00:50:00.000+08:00

I must say that I will become more famous because of my being a book lover.
How come I say this?
That is because I have received two gifts from my dear friends
and these gifts are all books related!

Hey, you see, just from the outlook of the envelope,
you can feel that is something wonderful inside.
Certainly, that is handmade thing:-

Two bookmarks made by Dakiki!

Thank you, Dakiki. Your art work really makes my day!

---xxx---

Another gift came from my best friend Rachel,

she has same hobby as me although she is not as crazy as me to love cross stitching.
She loves reading books.
Her recent dealing with her hobby is:
to buy her friends with her favourite books.
You know, as I am one of her friends,
I can share her readings and enjoy the books.
I love books as well,
because of you, Rachel,
I think I may open a small library one day!
Thank you for all your kindness!

My New Working Place

2007-11-03T00:43:00.000+08:00

Hmm, this is the view from my side window of my working place.
It is a bonus for me to have a little bit sea view,
so that if I am tired,
I may have a glance to what is going on outside.
Not bad, huh?!
Just a little bit sorry to all of you as I am busy recently
to get accustomed to a new working environment,
then fewer time to be put for my handcrafts.
However,
I will keep them going on as they are certainly my favourites.

Dim Sum

2007-10-27T00:10:00.001+08:00

The happy faces inside the bamboo bowl are my favourite dim sum-- Siu Mia!
They are really nice food to me.

I made them for celebrating Miho in receipt of a wonderful award on cooking. She has made herself outstanding for the first winner up in a cooking competition. Her choice of dish was four very creative and innovative dumplings! I then thought of making rubber stamp with my favourite dim sum.

You see, the wording from the bottom is really true....just to have someone I would like to dine with, "wish you were here" to celebrate the special moment to you, and "wish you were here" to yum cha with me. Ha, ha, yum cha is certainly a social gathering in Hong Kong.

The background of this stamp is made of stamp pad like watermarks-- YUMMY!

Do you like it?

Joy

2007-10-14T00:06:00.001+08:00

A friend of mine is upset lately,
she is in tears....
what can I say?
Only open a pair of good ears for you....

God grant me Serenity to accept things I cannot change,
God grant me Courage to change the things that I can,
and
the Wisdom to know the difference....

PROVERBS 17:22
A glad heart makes a healthy body,
but a crushed spirit makes the bone dry!

Serenity Prayer

2007-10-14T00:01:00.000+08:00

A friend's gift,
as beautiful as her heart!

P.S. A kit for me!

Coffee Time

2007-10-13T23:59:00.001+08:00

We have been to Taiwan for a short trip last week.
We once deeply loved the delicious of Taiwanese local milk tea with pearl,
but this time we hardly found as many milk-tea stores as in the past,
instead,
we found so many coffee shops and cafes elsewhere.
People were enjoying their time in these wonderfully decorated coffee shops,
to have a cup of coffee, chat with friends or just be idle there for a tasty reading time.
We are so sorry that we are actually not coffee lovers,
but we still were attracted by the smell of coffee beans.
It is heard that coffee has a mysterious chemistry towards human beings,
like chocolates,
people who love coffee will become joyful when they sip a cup of coffee.
Wow, we could not imagine that internal feeling.
After the trip, I have another fresh feeling towards coffee,
so I made this set of rubber stamps.

When there is a time one is drinking a cup of blue mountain,
he or she is going to have a blossoming heart.
To feel how true it is,
let's coffee!

Raindrops

2007-10-13T23:52:00.000+08:00

RAINDROPS
by littlehands

When it is raining cats and dogs outside,

people ask for a sunshine,
when there is as sunny as no clouds in the sky,

people miss raindrops and sigh;
do not ask me why,
I can never tell you the reason behind.
Just want to say something with a great mind:
try to learn to be satisfied
to always smile,
not to cry,
because you have already got those precious things which cannot buy!
P.S.
Ha, you have just read a silly poem written by littlehands,
actually I want to share the great philosophy I recently discovered,
hope you would understand what I try to say! Ha, ha!

This set of rubber stamps was made in the rainy days,
however they give me a second thought on a sunny day like today.
Share with you all~~

My Measuring Tape

2007-10-13T23:38:00.000+08:00

I made a measuring tape using the fabric left from the last project!

Originally, this was just an ordinary measuring tape bought at store.
I wrapped it with the fabric left from the last project,

When looking at the flowery fabric,
I could only think of butterflies,
so I stitched some butterflies and flowers on the top of the fabric,

I put a flowery button at the centre of the tape,
it helps to rewind the tape being pulled out for use,
how then?

As the flower button was placed on the top of the original button
for rewinding tape back,
if I press the button, the tape will then be able to rewind back itself,

So, the measuring tape becomes much prettier now,
and it is made for myself,
I love it!
How about make one for yourself?

Happy Birthday to Yuko

2007-10-13T23:23:00.000+08:00

Wish you have a wonderful birthday this year!

As earlier as in the middle of August,
I was busy to prepare a birthday gift to Yuko!
Of course, that should be something handmade and
pretty and useful I think.
I originally planned to make her a needle book,
however, I discovered one day that she has already had a
wonderful one from her Japanese friend,
so I just changed my mind!
A NEEDLE PARK, a needle park was my second idea!
I guess most of you know what a "needle park" is, right?

Yes, you are correct, a place for parking the threaded needles
you need at one time and one place for convenience.

I deliberately made her name on the park because
this was tailor-made for her!
Hey, you know, there is a trick....
hee heeee....
Guess what?

Something is hidden behind her name....

On the left hand side, there is a lace thread,
it could be pulled towards the left hand side....

A BIRTHDAY WISH to Yuko....

As long as the felt being pulled out, the letters will be disappeared,
and the birthday wish will be revealed....

You see, I stamped the my wish there inside....

Wow, HAPPY STITCHING, Yuko,
I know you like stitching and this is my first birthday wish to you!

I added a pin cushion with her initial on it,
just for her to pin the needle currently using for her
to take a rest while stitching for a long time!
I really hope that the needle park will be of a good help to you,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my friend;
hope you would like it!

A Gift from Cherry

2007-10-13T23:14:00.001+08:00

Nice huh? Just like a snowflake!
This is what a awesome gift from my blog friend-Cherry!
Her gift really made my day!
The happiness to receive something really nice
and handmade from a special friend is beyond description!
This good feeling extends a whole week
and seems endless no matter whenever I see that.
Actually, this is not a snowflake,
this is a crochet coaster!

I don't know how long she has been engaged to
this lovely hobby?
Her work really shows a delicate mind and hands!
My mom is very good in crochet,
and she told me that this is not an easy one.
I trust it is as well!
Thanks, Cherry!
Let's share the happiness always!

My Eyes are Complaining to Me

2007-10-13T23:10:00.001+08:00

I have sore eyes throughtout the last week,
they were so dry and sometimes became painful
just like being stung by a needle,
tears then come out non-stoppedly.
It was unbelievable that after one eye got the pain finished,
another got hurt again.
A really bad cycle,
and I need to "cry" out all the time!
You may think that I must be working too hard
and getting too crazy with my handmade hobbies?
No, no, no, I was too good last week,
to go to bed on time and even not touched my PC, needles, rubber stampings etc.
I went to consult my family doctor today,
he told me that my eyes are complaining to me,
too labour to them, with over 10 hours on PC in my daily work.
Ooops, I'm so sorry, my dear eyes,
I will let you have more rests thereafter,
I love you all!

---xxx---

P.S. Just want to tell my friends here,
I am going to leave my present job to take up a new one
on 17 September;
before I get there,
I will take a short break to Taiwan.
So, that's why I have been too busy to rush things upbefore my leave!

A Flower to You

2007-10-13T23:05:00.000+08:00

After I started blogging with SINA in English,
I am too surprised to receive an email from a new friend--Aniza!
She told me that she liked my handmade stamps
but it is quite hard to read in Chinese.
Ooh, yes, my English blog here really gave her a helping hand,
and she is able to enjoy reading my articles now.
It is so nice to receive her warm letter and comments for my handcrafts,
I think all of them are turning to my motivation
to continue my crafted projects.
Hey, Aniza,this is a flower I specially give to you--
to welcome a friend from a hot country!

Hi, there!

2007-10-13T23:02:00.000+08:00

Actually, I have a blog written in Chinese,
to show what I made in my leisure time.
However, I definitely need a blog in English,
for my friends who find not enjoyable to read in Chinese.
Of course, I like reading their blogs and hope that
they would come and visit me,
so an English version may help them
to enjoy reading what I am thinking, doing
in my pass time.
Hey, if you like me,
just let me know you are here!
Stay tuned!

Free a Bird

2007-10-13T23:00:00.000+08:00

Stitched Tissue Box Cover to Yuko

2007-10-13T22:58:00.000+08:00

OVER THE GATE designed by Gillian Souter
Book: Cute & Cuddly Cross Stitch
Stitchable: Tissue Cover by Korean Win

Greeting Gift to Yuko

2007-10-13T22:57:00.000+08:00

Small Gifts to My Blog Friends

2007-10-13T22:54:00.000+08:00

Stamped Birthday Card

2007-10-13T22:53:00.000+08:00

Memo Box

2007-10-13T22:52:00.001+08:00

Fabric Memo Box
Size：13cm(L) x 11cm(W) x 7cm(H)

A Handmade Surprise to Rachel

2007-10-13T22:24:00.001+08:00

My Portriat Stamp

2007-10-13T22:21:00.001+08:00

It really looks like me,
most of my friends know me tell me that!
Wow, amazing!

Stamps to my Friends

2007-10-13T22:12:00.000+08:00

Ice-cream Bowls

2007-10-13T22:11:00.001+08:00

Yummy Oreo

2007-10-13T22:10:00.001+08:00

Smiley Twins

2007-10-13T22:09:00.001+08:00

My First Hand-made Rubber Stamp

2007-10-13T22:05:00.000+08:00

This is the first successful hand-craved stamp I made by myself,
actually it is made on an ordinary eraser.
Lately, I find that is very interesting to hand-make stamps,
you must be very happy to pass it on the things which you like to.
I continuously use my spare time during the lunch hour at office to DIY stamps,
it is fast to see the result and feeling good to see it being done.
I will certainly put my finished stamps here for my visitors,
please give me some comments if you like them.

My Very First Fabric Case

2007-10-13T22:02:00.000+08:00

Name: Tree Sampler
Chart: Freebie from Anne-les-petites-croix
Fabric: 32ct Wichelt Permin Linen, Waterlily
Threads: DMC Threads #168, 320, 822, 3779

Fabric Note Pad

2007-10-13T22:01:00.000+08:00

Bless the Cook

2007-10-13T21:58:00.000+08:00

Brand: Brightneedle Design
Name: Bless the Cook (Chart)
Threads: DMC Floss + DMC Metallic Floss
Fabric: Zweigart Cream Lugana 28ct
Finished Size: 23cm x 20cm (without frame)

Welsh Series - Pit Head

2007-10-13T21:56:00.000+08:00

Brand: Michael Powell's Cross Stitch- Welsh Series
Name: Pit Head (Kit)
Threads: Anchor Floss
Fabric: 14ct Antique White Aida
Finished Size: 20.1cm x 19.3cm (without frame)

A Moon-night Sewing Box

2007-10-13T21:54:00.000+08:00

NEEDLEWORK IDEAS designed by Zweigart
Stitchable: DMC Box

My Graduation

2007-10-13T21:53:00.000+08:00

GRADUATION designed by Gloria Pats, Precious Moments
Fabric: 14ct Oatmeal Aida

Flip Flop

2007-10-13T21:51:00.001+08:00

Dimension Kit: Flip Flop

Mother

2007-10-13T21:50:00.000+08:00

Dimensions Kit: Mother

Rainbow Houses

2007-10-13T21:49:00.001+08:00

BIRD HOUSES designed by Imaginating
Fabric: 14ct Oatmeal Aida
Floss: Crescent Colours- Cheryl Chic

Coaster Exchange

2007-10-13T21:47:00.000+08:00

FARM GIRL designed by Lori Gardner
Book: Sweet & Simple Country Cross Stitch
Stitchable: Coaster in plastic canvas

Wish upon A Star

2007-10-13T21:46:00.001+08:00

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT designed by Marie's Garden
Fabric: 14ct White Aida
Floss: DMC Cotton Floss, DMC Metallics
Charm: Star from Mill Hill

Bear to My Little Colleague

2007-10-13T21:44:00.001+08:00

Doll: DMC Bear
Stitchable: 18ct Aida Bib

The Lord is My Shepherd

2007-10-13T21:42:00.000+08:00

PINN Kit: Sleep Tight
Fabric: 14ct Baby Blue Aida

Happy Birthday to My Friend

2007-10-13T21:41:00.001+08:00

ALL IN A DAY'S WORK designed by Joan Elliott
Book: Cross Stitch Sentiments & Sayings
Fabric: 14ct Oatmeal Aida

Brother's Wedding

2007-10-13T21:38:00.000+08:00

WEDDING designed by Korean Win
Fabric: 14ct Pink Aida with Sheen
Beads: White

Cow-girl Keychain

2007-10-13T21:36:00.001+08:00

Fabric: 14ct Plastic Canvas

Jam

2007-10-13T21:34:00.001+08:00

Dimensions Kit: Feeling Good
Fabric: 14ct Cream Aida

Fresh Pumpkins

2007-10-13T21:33:00.001+08:00

Kit: Lanarte Design
Fabric: 28ct Evenweave

Kung-fu Girl Keychain

2007-10-13T21:31:00.000+08:00

Fabric: 14ct Plastic canvas

Ballerina

2007-10-13T21:29:00.000+08:00

BALLERINA designed by Marty Links
Fabric: 14ct Cream AidaFloss:
DMC Cotton Floss, Kreinik Blending Filament, DMC Metallics

Love You

2007-10-13T21:25:00.000+08:00

Anchor Kit- Newton's Law
SeriesFabric: 18ct Ecru Aida

Emails to Littlehands

2007-10-13T21:19:00.001+08:00

littlehands_hk-email@yahoo.com

Keep in touch, my friends!

Hi, there!

2007-10-13T01:01:00.001+08:00

I am new here,
how are you?