It is done! I had sworn I would not touch another stitchery, knitting-needles or blog until it was done.And it has been making me cross, cross-eyed and nearly anti cross-stitch!
It has in truth been a wisp. My mother started it as a xmas present for my nephew (who apparently thought it was cute).
And I didn't have the heart to throw out mum's needlework, fabrics etc....etc. Got the picture?
Each autumn I have sewn a little and thought of the surprise it would be for my nephew when it was finished. Hihi. I never got it done in time for xmas, so I'd put it away for next autumn. But this year he will get his surprise!!! I have slaved day after day - each day thinking it was close to the last stitch - but no, just a little here and there.......
The dogs were slightly startled this afternoon when I finally let out a yell of triumph! It was done! I am free to blog and do all the other things piling up on my worktable.....
I only have to frame it - and while hunting for the frame (which mysteriously isn't around any longer), I rediscovered the rest of mum's stash of cross-stitch wisps. Oh well, I can pick one out for next xmas, can't I?
Congrats on finishing. It is really beautiful. I had to stop cross stitching as it also made my eyes hurt. hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteOH Anne-Lise--it is sooooo beautiful--I love anything with birds on it--but it is extra pretty with the winter scene on it too--I have not any cross stitch this year--i don;t believe--but the year is not over yet!!!!!!! oh and welcome back you have been missed--hugs, Di
ReplyDeleteDette var et utrolig flott julemotiv. Mye jobb med dette ser jeg. Ha en flott helg.
ReplyDeleteI think your idea is worth exploring. Perhaps I too will stop blogging to finish a WIP. ;-)
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