It's been a long time in the finishing hasn't it? Of course I haven't worked on it nonstop and in those years I've had a good few months of downtime where I didn't touch any stitching or creative stuff at all. But it's done.
I don't think I could even hazard a guess as to how many stitching hours have gone in to this one. Way too many to count or even think about. The finished size is 11.5 x 16 inches. The back stitching is quite subtle - some for the whiskers and also round the branches and grasses in the background so that took me a couple of sessions to get finished.
All that needs to be done now is to get these cats washed and damp stretched and they will be ready for a frame.I already have the next of Mum's UFOs picked out. After 3 years the thought of going through that box again was weighing heavily on my mind, it always makes me sad to see how many projects Mum never got to finish. Anyway Dave bless him took that burden away from me and he went in and picked something out. It's another big one that's not had much of a start so it could be another few years before I have to visit the box again. I'm going to leave you in suspense though until next month to find out what it is. The rest of this month will be spent trying to make some progress on Lakeside Farm.
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I think it's lovely that your mother left you a craft legacy in all her unfinished objects. Congrats on finishing, it really is beautiful!
Terrific. I've never tried such a large and complex piece, I doubt I'd have the patience. But though it's sad that your mother didn't finish so many of the things that she started it's lovely for you to have so many joint projects to work on.
Awww - well done ! Your mum would be proud of you - it's so beautiful xxx
Congratulations Angela what a marathon but you finally crossed the finishing line and you should be very proud of yourself.
Well done.
Yay Angela!!! Congrats on finishing this piece. It's a beauty.
Congratulations Angela. I've watched the progess of your tigers over the years and they look amazing. A job well done and your mom would be proud.
I've enjoyed watching you progress on this one as well. I am excited to see the next one you will work on. I sure like to see the before and after photos of your work sessions.
Oh my gosh!!!!! It's done! Congratulations! It's really beautiful and I hope you frame it and hang it in a special place in your home.
Now I have news for you. I'm coming to London in September! The 9th - 18th. I'm traveling over with my best friend. She will have to work during the week (and I will not). I hope we might be able to meet. I know you are quite a ways from London but maybe we could meet halfway.
Think about it!
Congratulations! What a lovely design and you have stitched it so beautifully. I've enjoyed watching your progress on this and now look forward to seeing the next one.
Your Mum would delighted to know that you are completing the projects she started and proud to see the beauty of your stitching.
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