Umbrella Sky Finished!

It's finished!!! It was the best feeling ever when I filled in the last stitch :D The stitched area is 18 inches by 24 inches.
It still needs a wash (feeling a bit anxious about doing that though) and I will get it framed... The picture is taken outside in the sun/natural light:)

Umbrella Sky by Marta Dahlig
Stitched on 22 count hardanger, 2 over 1 full cross
Started January 2010, finished August 2014


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Comments

  1. Pull the other thread3 August 2014 at 03:24

    Beautiful. Congrats on the finish.

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  2. Annie3 August 2014 at 06:02

    Wonderful finish! Congratulations! She really is stunning.

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  3. Mama Dog3 August 2014 at 06:31

    Was posting a comment and had a glitch, so not sure if it went through. Beautiful stunning piece! Congratulations on finishing her.

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  4. Karen3 August 2014 at 23:11

    Love it Love it!! ♥ She is so beautiful!!

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  5. lunamoon13034 August 2014 at 02:59

    Congrats on your stunning finish! :)

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  6. Juls8 August 2014 at 20:25

    Stunning!!!!!

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  7. Lija Broka20 August 2014 at 00:40

    Wow! She is gorgeous. I wish I was as committed as you to my own HAED! Looking forward to your next project.

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