Uncle Santa's Birthday Present

Uncle Santa (Darrell) had his 70th birthday yesterday. His daughter gave him a surprise birthday party today. I wasn't sure I could attend, but things worked out and I decided to go. Now, what to do for a present!?
I had recently been going through some old cross stitch magazines and came across a wall hanging the guests could sign. I first stitched "Birthday Memories" on a piece of 14 count aida. I cut it to the size I wanted. I then took a piece of fabric that was printed to look like quilt squares and cut it apart. The solid borders I used as borders around the cross stitch and the piece of muslin cloth that is used as the signature cloth. I also used pieces of muslin in the border so guests could sign those also.

This picture shows the cross stitch piece with borders.

Here, I have added the quilted patchwork border.

The piece is completed with backing, loops and a few signatures.

We have the same "country" doctor. He was invited to the party, but could not attend. I went to his office Friday and he signed a block to wish "Santa" Happy Birthday. I thought that was so sweet of him to take the time to sign the wall hanging. My mom signed a block too. She did not feel like traveling so, she stayed home.

We have a local quilting shop where I bought an additional piece of fabric. I explained to the woman what I was making and told her if I could, I would stop by with the finished piece if I had time. I went by this morning. She was so excited to see what I made, she took a picture of me holding the finished wall hanging so she could share the idea with others.

While at the party my Uncle Fred invited me to his birthday party on June 7. I am going to make another wall hanging for him. This gift really does make for good "Birthday Memories" and it is a joy to make.

Just a reminder, I am having a giveaway. If you would like to enter, please go to the previous post and leave a comment.

I hope everyone has a good weekend!

Take care

Teresa