Well done:) it'll be even better framed, a friend of mine did this about 5 years ago and like you she stitched and unpicked even putting it away as she didn't like the way it looked - however when it was complete and taken to be cleaned, stretched and mounted in the most amazing ornate gold finish frame, she was 110% pleased with the result. So much so she even did others of the same set :-)
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Wow! What a beautiful piece. I'm considering tackling my first "biggie" soon and yours is a great ...
I've just started Joan Elliot's 'Ice Fairy' and have a whole lot more confidence since finishing 'Noel'
My advice is go for it! I 'ummed and ahh'd over starting her but am so glad I did.
Well done it'll be even better framed, a friend of mine did this about 5 years ago and like you sh ...
:) my folks are having it framed for my birthday in March! Mum has done the 'Spring' lady and is doing the 'Winter' ones and had the other two seasons for Christmas. When I've finished my 'Ice Fairy' I will be attempting Joan Elliot's 'Father Christmas' :)
Beautiful work! How long did it take you to do this? I wanted to take on the 4 of these but they look so difficult :) I am working small projects right now until I get the nerve to take on bigger ones! Great job :)