So, some cross-stitch for a change. This is a pattern I have made for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day this weekend. She is a keen gardener and loves flowers. This design was taken from a calendar of garden designs that came with the January Cross Stitcher in 2008. I used the calendar (handy desk sized) but kept it knowing I wanted to stitch some of the designs. This was a pleasurable stitch. I liked the simple palette of fresh colours, white, green and blue. After stitching, it was washed and ironed then I placed it in a small blue frame, ready for wrapping.