Sunday Night Stitching

Thank you all for your kind comments on my last post.  Those women all played an important role in my life. It was a good day to reflect on them and what they have done.

I did some stitching last night - it doesn't look like much but I needed to take my time with it so that it would turn out exactly right.  This is some pre-stitching that I needed to complete for an upcoming class that I am taking...a road trip is in my near future!

Over the weekend I was doing some spring cleaning and came across a piece of needlework that I wanted to share with you.  About 17 years ago I had the opportunity to travel to China. I spent time in Beijing and Shanghai and saw many interesting things.  I never ever thought that I would see the Great Wall - what an amazing sight that was.  Anyway, I tried to bring home souvenirs that were meaningful to me - many of the other women I was with were buying jewelry (pearls), instead, I looked for needlework.  I purchased these two pieces while I was there.  The first one I have framed and hanging on the wall in my bedroom.  It's white on white and it's covered with very intricate stitches:

While cleaning this weekend, I came across the second piece that I had purchased.  It has been hiding in the bottom of a drawer!  Similar design, but done with pastel colored threads.

The two pieces are about 12 inches square.  I feel as though I need to get this second piece out of the drawer and use it in some way (I should be enjoying it!)  Any thoughts on what I should do with it?  I could put it in the china cabinet - at least it would be seen there. If you have any good ideas, let me know.

The start of a new week - I hope it is a good one for you.  Thanks for stopping by!