I just had to show you the difference a paint job can make! The newest colour on the wall is the light brown and what was on the wall before was….well, I don’t know what you call it…um blonde? yellow? dandelion haze? LOL
However, the updated photo looks a bit more lively and I have added a close up. Hope you like!
If you can believe it, I found this kit in a Michael’s bargain bin. I worked on it on and off over 2 years.
It is now beautifully framed with a picture light over it in my living room and when you walk by and look over at it you can see the gold thread woven throughout the picture give off little sparkles.
When friends visit my house, they always comment on it and am proud that I didn’t give up on such a large project because now everyone can see it and admire the finished job.
Never give up on a large project! It is worth it when you stitch the final stitch ladies and gentlemen!
Cross Stitch Bobobitch Mononitch 
That is so beautiful!
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Thank you so much Michelle 🙂
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I did this one too and I absolutely love it! I’m trying to stitch it again for my friends wedding and can’t get the colours right. Did you happen to keep a note of what DMC colours you used?
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I stitched this one also.
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OMG! Did you? That is SO cool! Do you have a picture? I would love to see your work!
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Yes I do somewhere..
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Terrific! If you come across it and wish to share it with me, that would be absolutely wonderful Mrs. Mathis 🙂
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K, I will post.
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Excellent 🙂
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oooh a lovely piece of stitching and a gorgeous finish
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Thank you so much Claire 🙂
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Ramona, your work is absolutely awesome! I myself started cross stitching once, only to find out that it takes a lot of patience (something I absolutely don’t posses) and effort to make something this great! I simply love it! love, Sanne
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Thank you so much Sanne 🙂 I really appreciate the kind words and feedback.
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These are beautiful! I enjoy cross stitch as well – but no time at the moment. I have one I completed from when I was pregnant with my first (now almost 4) that I haven’t gotten framed yet – and a second no where near completion (from when I was pregnant with my second) which is gathering dust so I appreciate the time and effort needed to do something so beautiful!
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Thank you so much Louise 🙂
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OMG! That took my breath away! I have seen a small picture of that pattern, but WOW! Absolutely stunning! And the framing is perfect. Great job! LOVE 🙂
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Aww! You are too sweet Ginny. Thank you so much. 🙂
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Stunning!!! I also have the kit and plan on stitching it on a hand dye fabric. I love Lanarte. 🙂 Your frame is really beautiful and the perfect match for this little beauty. 😀 Congrats !!!
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Thank you so much Chiloe 🙂 I hope you enjoy stitching your kit and complete it sooner than I did LOL
I would love to see the dyed fabric you choose because I have always wondered what this pattern would look like on dyed cloth. I’m so excited for you!!!
Michael’s Arts and Crafts’ framing department are magicians when it comes to professional framing.
They helped me picked the mats and frame and the tough part was waiting to get it back after 4 weeks 🙂
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Looks great. Love the framing and mat. Great choices.
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Wowie that is amazing! Can I ask the pattern name/number so I can have a go! Would love to do it, it looks incredible!
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Thank you so much tilleytalkiebear 🙂 Sure, it is Maria Van Scharrenburg’s “The Kiss” and it is a Lanarte kit. Unfortunately I no longer have the kit information on hand though. I hope the information I do have helps you find it. I can’t wait to see it when you are done! So exciting!!!! 🙂
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Perfect, I will have a look! Thank you very much 🙂
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🙂
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“Never give up on a large project.”
Challenge accepted! 😀
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LOL! Awesome. Can’t wait to get more updates from you 🙂
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BEAUTIFUL! I also stitched this a few years ago. Mine won BEST OF SHOW at the fair!
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Hi Ann,
Congratulations on winning Best of Show! That is absolutely fantastic and I would love to see a picture of your work (and the Blue Ribbon too!). Thank you for the compliment and sharing your good news :0)
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