As well as being exceptionally beautiful (I know I am her Mum but here is a pic taken when we went out to celebrate her A levels this week and she really is!) Ellie is a fantastic stitcher so I thought I would show you a couple of her recent finishes.
Ellie - congrats again on your A level success!
She has been stitching since she was about 8 and did Textiles and Art at GCSE and Art at A level so has always been creative. Her dream (as well as getting a job in the heritage industry) is to one day open her own craft and tea shop as she also loves baking. I plan to make regular visits there to run workshops for her and help her buy stock!
She has been doing a lot of stitching this summer as a way of relaxing after she finished her A levels and she has just completed this beautiful baby card for my cousin and his wife for their first baby Anna Mae.
A cute little rabbit and dummy card - Pattern from Cross Stitcher Magazine
She has also just made herself a needle keep to take to University. Her name spelt backwards is Nelle Frog and she collects frogs of all kinds so her choice of motif was very appropriate!
Frog in a lily - again pattern from Cross Stitcher Magazine
The needle keep is of her own design – the needles are threaded through the back.
Ellen's needle keep
I am very, very proud of her. Not only is she clever, very hardworking, kind, appreciative and helpful (and the most sensible 18 year old around!) but she has coped really well with a difficult couple of years and done brilliantly to achieve what she has. I wish you every success in the future sweetie – you really deserve it and I hope you have the time of your life at University!
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August 27, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Jane
Can’t fault her for wanting to run a craft and tea shop, I can’t think of anything better she could do