Hand Stitched Piece Complete!

Ta-Da!  Here’s my finished piece, all nicely framed.

Click any image for a larger view.Handwork1_framed

 

What do you think?  I’m really happy with it.  Especially after framing!  Isn’t it amazing how much farming adds to a piece?  (Not only visually, but also figuratively.  The stitching measures only 5″ x 7″, but the framed dimensions are 16″ x 19″.)

I love the texture of this little abstract piece.  Here’s a detail shot. 

bead detail 2

I need a title for it.  Any ideas?

This hand stitching was great fun and I’m already working on another one.  I can definitely see myself creating more.

Ellen Lindner
Updated 7-27:  I named it Unexpected Treasures.  (It sold right away!)

4 Comments

  1. sharon says:

    love it Ellen!! how about ‘off the beaten path’ ??

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