Not quilting, but I am celebrating!

5 years ago

Hot off the stitching frame! This thing has been in progress for probably ten years (dumb me, I didn’t note the start date). I did note that I finished the central picture in Jan. 2019. I finished all the cross stitching in Aug. this year. Once I started the back stitching I was determined to finish it! Finished the back stitching Wed, the other decorative stitching yesterday, and sewed the beads on today.

Boy am I glad it’s done! Now to wash it and have it professionally framed. It’s 18 x 24.

(I don’t know why the picture looks so washed out. The colors are pretty vibrant.)

Now I can get back to quilting!

Donna

Featured Answer

nannykins

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Ready for the framer And her magic.

When I started this craft years ago, I did it just for the fun of it, flowers, baskets, scenes. etc., you name it. And before the quilt bug bit. Some got framed and hung or gifted, like the four gorgeous Angel pieces I did.

Lately, I seem to only do for special gifts, like birth announcements or wedding pieces.

In the last month, on Facebook Marketplace, someone was selling all her xstitch supplies, and for a good price. I had to hold myself back from getting them, saying I have that, I don’t need that. It was hard but I prevailed. I have slowed down and I recognize that.

Theresa

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (16)

nannykins
5 years ago
Oh Donna, that is beyond beautiful!

As I was backstitching a baby announcement this morning, I was wondering if you had finished your piece. And there you are!

Cross stitching can be a slow job, but oh, the results are worth it.

what size is your cloth?

Love it!!

Theresa
msmeow thanked nannykins
msmeow
Original Author
5 years ago
Theresa, I was wondering if you finished yours, too! It’s 18 count (I think), stitched over 2 threads.

Donna
Related Professionals
Lewiston Furniture & Accessories · Traverse City Furniture & Accessories · Keene Furniture & Accessories · Ithaca Furniture & Accessories · Bennington Furniture & Accessories · Rapid City Furniture & Accessories · Killeen Interior Designers & Decorators · Wichita Falls Interior Designers & Decorators · Manchester Interior Designers & Decorators · Chula Vista Interior Designers & Decorators · Brunswick Flooring Contractors · Fayetteville Flooring Contractors · New Haven Flooring Contractors · Kirksville Flooring Contractors · San Luis Obispo Flooring Contractors
bev2009
5 years ago
Wow - I can see why it took you so long. It is beautiful. Even muted the colors are very pretty.
msmeow thanked bev2009
nannykins
5 years ago
I am in the home stretch.

Just a bit more bsing and then the name and date. My cloth is 16 count. I started with 18 and then found the half stitches were too difficult so I went up a size. Will be glad to get it finished and off to the framer too.

Theresa
msmeow thanked nannykins
caroline94535
5 years ago
That is exquisite!
msmeow thanked caroline94535
jackier123
5 years ago
Beautiful!
msmeow thanked jackier123
fran1523
5 years ago
Good finish Persistence pays off.
msmeow thanked fran1523
loisflan
5 years ago
Your wallhanging is quite lovely, Donna. Such a lot of work!! I bought a counted cross stitch project several years ago. The fabric is 36 count linen. I can't even begin to see well enough to start it without a magnifying glass. What was I thinking?
msmeow thanked loisflan
bkay2000
5 years ago
Wow!

bkay
msmeow thanked bkay2000
nannykins
5 years ago
Lois reminds me that several years ago, in my cross stitch heyday, our local craft store was closing. I bought many packages of Cross stitch material. When I was checking the drawer for fabric for my latest work, I found they were all linen and yes, they were very tiny count. I will have to find a good home for them. These eyes just can’t do it either.

Theresa
msmeow thanked nannykins
Char
5 years ago
Donna, I am in awe! What a beautiful piece! I have tried my hand at small cross stitch projects (max of 3" X 3"). Any larger than that and I tend to screw it up. Very well done!
msmeow thanked Char
loisflan
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Theresa, what we need is one of those magnifying glasses on a floor stand. Here's a reasonably-priced one. Floor stand magnifier with light I wonder if 5 X magnification would be enough.
msmeow thanked loisflan
msmeow
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
It’s beautiful, Theresa!

Lois, I have a hard time getting a stand magnifier positioned correctly. Then I can only see a few stitches before I have to move it or the stitching.

Bonnie Hunter touts these glasses from Craft Optics. They are very expensive! Www.craftoptics.com

Donna
Char
5 years ago
That is so cute, Theresa!
msmeow thanked Char
lemonbasil
5 years ago
Beautiful work - something I want to get into this winter.
msmeow thanked lemonbasil