the blue house



There's something about this cross stitch that reminds me of my new home. Its hanging on the wall in my craft room at the moment and I'm coming up with a longer term solution that doesn't look too twee!


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  1. All things nice...October 10, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Oh that is really nice, so pretty. I have seen on decor8 I think it was where they put a few of those together on a wall and it looks lovely

    All things nice...

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  2. SewmancerOctober 10, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Oh thanks - I'll go have a hunt around for it :)

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  3. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    thats very cute... i dont mind having that on my tee though framing it and having on wall is more appropriate...

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