Needle craft was one of the subjects in school. I used to be rotten at this skill, consistently scoring a C.  Nevertheless, I am a sucker for hand-embroidery and harbor tremendous respect for everyone who’s well-versed in the art of stitches.  All the more special if it’s done by a member of the family. I deeply treasure this gorgeously embroidered ( Read more... )

A flower was offered to me,

Such a flower as May never bore;

But I said “I’ve a pretty rose tree,”

And I passed the sweet flower o’er.

-William Blake


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