I have not yet actually heard from the recipient that this Christmas present was received, but since others in the household have reported receiving their gifts, I am forced to make an assumption with this one.Ahem, anyway......I got the pattern for this piece a few years ago from a little shop in Grants Pass Oregon. I bought the hand dyed thread and linen in Portland. The pattern actually calls for some additional bling, but when I got to this point I decided it didn't need anything more, so I stopped.
The recipient is a fiber artist extrordinaire, so stitching something for her is always a little intimidating. However, I know she would never stitch this for herself. Someday I hope her spinning lessons and sheer insistence that it is possible will enable me to unlock the secret to spinning.
I sent this piece without framing as she has someone who can make her a better frame than most pro shops I have taken pieces to. And failing that the one shop I have been impressed with is in the town she lives in. Lucky that.
Hello Mo~ The daughter of the recipient can report to you that the "fiber artist extrordinaire" has been showing this Christmas gift to just about everybody who walks in the front door, coupled with a smith and dancing blue eyes, followed with "My neice who lives in Alaska made this for me for Christmas. She makes some just incredible stuff! And this one is mine. Isn't it just beautiful? I'm just so impressed."
ReplyDeleteAfter she gets her computer out of her car and set up again, I'll tell her that she needs to check your crafty blog. :-p
This "fiber extrodinaire" is amazed. First, at the title (!!!) and mostly, at the piece of stitched art. As you would know, it is perfect for me, and I love the fabric you chose. The added bling would be just that, added bling. The piece is absolutely perfect, just as it is. Thank you from the bottom of my non-cross-stitching heart.
ReplyDeleteAwww, so sweet- it turned out really well! You got mad patience, that cross-stitching stuff makes my hand cramp!
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