I've finally finished the cross stitch which I started many years ago, I'm not sure exactly when it was started but it was definitely more than forty years ago as I know my brother bought it for me one year when he was in the army and that was between 1976 and 1981. I wrote about this cross stitch in my Rusty Cat post and you can also see in that post the stage it was at when I rediscovered it.
I can't say that I've enjoyed finishing it off, it wasn't a pleasure to stitch with so many quarter and half stitches, and I abhor backstitch, but I've finally done it. I just picked it up for an hour here and there and managed to chip away at it. I actually considered leaving it there once I'd done all the cross stitch but I'm glad I persevered as the back stitch really does make it stand out and finishes it off nicely.
It would have been nice to pop it in an oval frame but I couldn't find one which was the right size anywhere. The next best thing would have been to use an oval photo mount inside a frame but it would have meant that I'd need quite a large frame so in the end I just went with a straightforward 8 X 6 white frame. I think it looks okay. I took the above photo before the glass was added to avoid the glare.
It certainly doesn't deserve pride of place but I'm relieved that it's finally finished and I have to say that it does please me to still have my very first piece of cross stitch after all these years.
I think you're wrong, Jo. It's so much better than "okay". It's amazing. And to finish something started 40 years ago is an achievement as well. Gold star for you! 🌟
ReplyDeleteWell done Jo! Even if you're not very fond of it, I think it looks great. You must have a great sense of satisfaction about finisihing it.
ReplyDeleteI have several projects like this that I really should finish! Perhaps this winter? Hmm...
Best wishes
Ellie
It looks more than OK it looks great. Well worth you persevering with it.
ReplyDeleteWell done it looks great, I have a few WIP in my box, not too many as after a while, if I know they wont be finished I get rid of them. It does not happen too often, I have been good and finished most of mine. I do have 1 winter watergarden, which has specialist threads and is beautiful, it's stitched in the American way, I stitch over 2, which I don't enjoy at all.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and I do hope you find somewhere nice to display it. I think it is amazing you have something from so far back finished. Well done. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteLoving cats as I do, this really appeals to me, its lovely Jo.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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How lovely. Good you get to keep your first ever cross stitch.xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing it and framing it, I think it looks rather lovely :)
ReplyDeleteI Iove it! I 'd give it pride of PIace!!! wow. And I 1ove a white kitty
ReplyDeleteWell done, it's always good to get something finished and out of the wip pile. It's a great reminder of your thoughtful brother.
ReplyDeleteI think it's lovely Jo, well done on getting it finished. xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Jo. Quite an achievement to finish something you didn't enjoy doing. But it was worth the effort-- it is lovely! P. x
ReplyDeleteWell done for persevering with it.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great :)
Happy October Wishes.
All the best Jan
Brilliant finish, I know what you mean about the backstitch, but it certainly enhances it very well xcx
ReplyDeleteWell done for carrying on with your stitching Jo, It goes well in the frame too.
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