Sunday, January 22, 2012

Starry Night

Back in March of 2011, I mentioned a large project that I had dug out to finish for myself. This was something I started X number of years ago, then set aside and somehow never got back to. Well, I am pleased to say that I did actually finish this project, on June 26, 2011. Here's a month-by-month chronology in completing this cross-stitch. Now to find a frame I like (and can afford)!

As always, click on any photo for a larger view.



Progress as of March 27:



Progree as of April 25:



Progress as of May 22:



Progree as of June 2:



Progress as of June 21:



Finished, but unframed:




12 comments:

SusanB-knits said...

Beautiful!! A lot of work went into that picture.
Did you see Opal yarn came out with a Van Gough collection?

Heather said...

Thanks, Susan! As you can tell by the monthly progress, I worked on it quite steadily -- at least a strand or two every day -- for five months to finally get it done. I can't wait to find a suitable frame.

I did not know there was a "Van Gogh" collection of yarn. Interesting.

Kaye said...

That's beautiful, Heather. My daughter loves that painting. I'm going to tell her about the Van Gogh collection as she is a cross stitcher.

Heather said...

Kaye: Thanks, this is one of my favorite paintings, too. When I saw it at the Musée d'Orsay on high school trip, friends had to literally drag me away from it. It's small, but mesmerizing.

Jana said...

Wow. That's gorgeous, Trix. Very impressive. :)

Alice Audrey said...

It came out great. That was one heck of a project.

Bethanne said...

OMG! Heather, that is awesome! Beautiful, and you finished it. That's the best. Congratulations.

Heather said...

Jana: Thank you! :)

Alice: Yes, it was--especially the sky, with all those swirling colors.

Bethanne: Thank you. I did feel pretty good setting that final stitch. *g*

CountryDew said...

That is incredibly lovely.

Alice Audrey said...

I'd probably have gotten turned around and gone totally random on it.

Caitlyn said...

That is awesome. I love that painting! I think this is pretty neat!

Heather said...

Thanks, Caitlyn!