a sentiment near to our hearts…
This little cross stitch was made when we first moved into our new home.
Remember back in the 80’s and 90’s when counted cross stitch was popular?
I made many and still have a few framed and hanging on my walls.
The Little Home Edgar A. Guest The little house is not too small To shelter friends who come to call. Though low the roof and small its space It holds the Lord's abounding grace, And every simple room may be Endowed with happy memory. The little house, severly plain, A wealth of beauty may contain. Within it those who dwell may find High faith which makes for peace of mind, And that sweet understanding which Can make the poorest cottage rich. The little house can hold all things From which the soul's contentment springs. 'Tis not too small for love to grow, For all the joys that mortals know, For mirth and song and that delight Which make the humblest dwelling bright.
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great post! I love, love, love cross-stitch.
Oh, how precious….I love how you have the canning lid in a little easel!! I used to cross stitch, too…until my eyes got too bad to be able to see the little stitches!!
Oh.. I'm loving what I find here… the writing is awesome!! Love your pics and your blog.. New follower now… from Show & tell.. 🙂
Good Morning,
Your piece is very sweet. Yes, I made a lot of counted cross stitche pieces in the 80's too…now, I'm not sure if my eyesight is good enough! I like how you have displayed this heirloom that you created.
Have a fabulous Friday. ~Natalie
Beautiful work!!!
And love the poem.
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I used to like doing cross stitch but never knew what to do with them once I finished…lol I love the poem, makes me see my little house in a whole new light.
Love your poem. I am having a CSN Giveway on my blog My Dream Canvas and would love fo you to drop by.
Cindy, what a beautiful poem about home and even more beautiful, is your cross stitch work. There truly is no place like home! I love needle work and can't wait until it cools down some before I get back to some knitting. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy
Very pretty Lorraine. Back in the 80s I did so much cross stitch – I was addicted! This is so sweet and I love the poem too.