Fiinally!
I just finished this piece. And it only took me 15 years! My eyes went and my fingers got gnarled from arthritis and I gave it all up. I picked back up again about a year ago. Hurray for reading glasses! I think I must thank a higher power for the use of my fingers. She's quite lovely.
Posted by: josu2849 on 11/15/15
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wow she's beautiful. never give up just stand back and think it thru then jump back in
Posted by: susieq on 11/15/15
It's beautiful!!....welcome back to cross stitching, I too must wear "readers" and it seems like I have to increase the power every year lol! I'm so glad you were able to finish after all these years....
Posted by: bthompson2418 on 11/15/15
She's lovely! What a sense of accomplishment to finish something started 15 years ago! Not sure it would be anything but shreds of fabric if I had "stored" it! Welcome back! There are several of us who have returned and found all the improvements to lights, magnifiers, fabrics, flosses, and patterns a boon to our interest. Enjoy all the new stuff and be sure to share your new project! :)
Posted by: VCESS on 11/15/15
She is gorgeous! I think she is truly the most beautiful design of all the mermaids. I have her to do, but my sight is not great. I hope I get up my courage in 2016 and begin mine. She is all kitted up, ready to go! Yours is marvelous!
Posted by: Su Pitt on 11/16/15
She's beautiful. Aren't you glad that you finished her? 15 months or 15 years, who cares, it's the end result that counts. I have several mermaid and fairy patterns and will, hopefully, finish one or two next year. I had a plan but DD keeps throwing these monkey wrenches in.
I had two projects, not too difficult or time consuming, and wanted to start on one of the Celtic ladies but she wants me to stitch some Halloween project. I haven't seen it and don't know where she got it. The pressure.....
Posted by: Texas Stitcher on 11/16/15
I absolutely love this design! I just started the Thomas Kincaide Little Mermaid pattern from MCG Textiles, I hope it turns out even half as gorgeous as yours did!! Great work!!
Posted by: MobleyMouse on 11/17/15
I never considered myself particularly 'anal' but it makes me crazy if I make a mistake. I'll pull stitches to get it right. Working on this lady taught me that no one is going to know but me. I did a beautiful Bengal tiger head (based on a Coholeach print) and changed the golds from greenish to 435's. What a bold move for me but he's stunning.
Posted by: josu2849 on 11/17/15
sure is a beauty and there is alot of color and detail
Posted by: hobbies on 11/17/15
So very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration!!
Posted by: narr86 on 11/17/15