Completed Cross Stitch - Joan Elliot's "Thank you" card

It is not too often that you come across a cross stitch thank you card but it is kind of nice when you do.  The Chinese symbol means, "Benevolence" and relates to the concept of Feng Shui.  This was a kit from Design Works.

Completed Cross Stitch - Joan Elliot's "Bonsai Tree"

 This pattern was taken from the book:  A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey by Joan Elliott for Design Works Crafts.  The original design has a Chinese symbol but I replaced it with this casted dragon charm instead.