This nostalgic scene shows an old-fashioned sewing machine and other sewing accessories paused in the midst of a "home repair." Additional garments hang on hangers from a pegged coat rack in the background along with a straw hat. (134w x 154h Stitches)

Design size is approximately 9 1/2"w x 11"h when stitched on 28 ct antique white Lugana over 2 threads (or 14 ct Aida over 1 square). The pattern calls for the following specialty threads and embellishments:  DMC 3821 light gold Light Effects, Kreinik 001HL silver hi lustre, 002HL gold hi lustre, and 032 pearl Blending filaments, SJ Designs 2mm white pearl beads, Mill Hill 12211 matte crystal AB petite rose (2 ea) and 12138 matte lilac AB petite rose (1 ea) Glass Treasures, BE004 gold thimble (1 ea) and BE005 gold open heart charm (1 ea).

"Home Repair" was originally published in the sold out April 1998 Stoney Creek Magazine.