Monica Knits

This beautiful 11" x 12" size cross stitch was completed by my mother-in-law and hangs in the living room of their home. The design is by Karen Marie Zabroski whose work I greatly admire. Read more ... for kit details and a link to another work by the same designer.

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Flower SprayI was introduced to cross stitching at age 26 by the plant nurse at the foundry where we both worked. I was the only female in manufacturing, so it was nice to spend my lunch hour with another female professional. In addition to projects for her home and family, she cross stitched small designs that could be sold at a church bazaar to raise funds for charity, like Christmas ornaments, and inspirational or entertaining wall hangings and desk ornaments. Read about other cross stitch inspirations...

My mother-in-law's garden always had calla lilies. Whenever the family moved, she transplanted a segment of the calla lily to the new home, and when my husband and I purchased our first home, she brought a piece for our garden, so we could carry on the tradition. She and I shared many hobbies, including gardening and cross stitch. Sometimes we independently selected the same patterns. Sometimes she sent me a pattern she knew I would enjoy. Naturally, when I saw these cross stitch lilies, I purchased two kits, so that we could each have calla lilies year round.           Read more for cross stitch kit details.