Favorite Links

• The WWII Story of my Dad, Pfc. Philip L. Givan

I love to cross stitch in my spare time. I try to work on something every evening at least for a little while. I have been working with linen for the past 5 years and have created some really great pieces. Below are some of my favorite pattern sites and sites that have great information about cross stitching. Check out my Cross stitch gallery to see some of the pieces I've stitched.

• Mirabilia Cross Stitch Patterns: Designs by Nora Corbett
• Lavendar and Lace Victorian Cross-stitch Designs: Designs by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
• Salt and Pepper: Cross-stitch patterns and supplies - a very comprehensive site!
• The Scarlet Quince: Fantastically detailed cross-stitch patterns - for the avid and experienced cross-stitcher!

I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan and here are some of the best Harry Potter links out there.

• The J.K. Rowling Official Web Site
• The Harry Potter Lexicon: Contains everything you would ever want to know about Harry Potter and the Wizarding World!
• The Official Harry Potter Website (Warner Brothers Studios)

And, of course, who doesn't like to play games every once in a while. I have become a "Settlers of Catan" fan and my family plays whenever we get the chance. I also enjoy the quick computer game every now and then too. Here are a few of my favorite game sites.

• The Marfair Games Website (makers of Catan games and other games)
• Jigzone.com: For the jigsaw puzzle enthusiast
• Gamehouse.com online games