Cross Stitch

[catheryn]

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I just have to show this off. I have been working on this piece for the last year. It is done on 36 count fabric, so it was really hard on these old eyes of mine. I was so proud to get her finished that I rushed to Hobby Lobby and bought the premade frame to put her in. It looks pretty good as it is, but one day when I can take a little money away from my crochet budget, I plan on getting her framed really nicely.

[crochet_hen]

You should be proud! :cheer :clap :cheer That is absolutely beautiful!! I have never had the patience for the detail of cross stitch and admire anyone who can hang in there and get a project like this done. It will also be a nice heirloom to pass down one day.

[hybridhooker]

I think the frame you have now looks nice with your work! I used to to cross stitch all the time. Now it seems all I do is crochet. Great job!

[crochetluvknot]

wow great job its stunning

[froggy]

WOW! Amazing work! Absolutely beautiful! I think the framing job you did is great, professional framing can be pricey!

[Desiree]

Very nice work. I have the same pattern, "Guardian Angel" in my cross stitch stash. I would very much like to work this design. So may projects, yet so little time.:)

[OzRebel]

very very nice!!!

[thebratfink]

Gorgeous! :cheer :cheer :cheer

I wish my eyes would allow me to do cross-stitch.

*heavy sigh*





:devil

[catheryn]

I wish my eyes would allow me to do cross-stitch.

*heavy sigh*





:devil[/quote]

That is why God invented magnifiers and daylight lamps.:devil Without those I never would have been able to complete this. Check out the picture of the other one on my blog. I worked on it for 10 years off and on!!!!

[lhasaapsolady]

That is a lovely piece, and wow 36 count, my eyes would be straining to do that one. Terrific job.

[amdm]

Exquisite!!

[matyson5]

that is beautiful, you did a great job!:cheer

[misssmaggie]

So beautiful!!! Very nice work!!! Thanks for sharing!

[CDBear]

Oh Catherine, that's beautiful!!

I have "The Last Supper" halfway finished, and hope to get back to it later this year. I used to cross-stitch a lot, before I took up crochet.....just can't seem to work in two different craft areas at the same time!

[auntbubbels]

Wow - its absolutely gorgeous - but I am not surprised - you have a talent in everything that you touch - :cheer

[Sylviaf]

That is absolutely beautiful. I enjoy cross stitch myself and have never been brave enough to try one of those designs, even on a larger count fabric. Congratulations; it is quite an accomplishment!

[nucki]

Beautiful!!! That makes ME want to learn cross-stitch!!!

[Tampa Doll]

That is just beautiful. I can understand why it took you so long. I love pictures of Angels holding little ones.

Beautiful work :hook

[Beaglelady]

My eyes would be straining with the 36 count as well!! LOL!! I think she's beautiful in the current frame now!