I think this is the first cross stitch I ever did from pattern (as opposed to a kit). I started it in 1993, based on a design for a decorative Valentine ornament. (Of course, the original plan called for linen fabric, a burgundy tassel and satin cords... Overshooting my ability at the time? Possibly.) However, I then mislaid the magazine with the pattern and so never completed it, although I did have the rose itself done and most of the backstitching around the rose.
Then guess what happened? On 9 April 1999 I found the magazine again! So I finally finished both the interior backstitching and the decorative hearts in the background. I did have to use #604 pink (a lighter pink) for the background stitching rather than the #3687 mauve; the mauve just didn't stand out all that well.