I told you that I probably wouldn’t post this week, however, for Christmas I received a particularly special gift.
Because I have only just gotten my drivers licence, for the whole of last term, I was taking Rainbow Girl to gymnastics on the train each gym day, and then coming home to Elder Daughter, who spent the intervening time with friends or relatives.
It turns out that she and my mother had embarked upon a project for me for Christmas. All of it was Elder Daughter’s making (except the final construction, as they ran out of time, so my mother constructed it).
So on Christmas morning I was presented with a very pretty hand-embroidered cushion. The design was my daughter’s, and I think it is gorgeous. The colour scheme was my daughter’s, chosen to go with our lounge, and it works beautifully. The embroidery was my daughter’s, and it is very well done.
I was quite overwhelmed with the amount of thought, time, care and love that went into the cushion. I am very proud of my daughter and her creativity! And thanks also to my mum!
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.

Grandmothers and grand-daughters can have such fun conspiring together!
You can certainly be proud. How delightful that she gets enjoyment from something you also love to do. A daily reminder right there in the lounge room of a special occasion. Slip a little fabric note inside to say who made it and when, just like quilters do. In 100 years someone else will find it.
Wow! What a beautiful gift you’ve received.A designer is on the way….:)
You sure can be proud of your daughter.
I can imagine how it feels when your daughter seems to have inherited a beautiful skill.
How lovely! 🙂