This is one of my recent cross stitch projects. I used 28 count sand evenweave and valdani pearl cotton, one thread over two. It turned out really pretty with that varigated floss. Got it framed and now it's going to be on it's way to a friends house for her birthday. Hope she likes it. The Schoolgirl Lessons pattern is one of Little House Needleworks . I have a wish list for this company that is very long! I found the frame at Hobby Lobby when I was in Salt Lake City with a friend recently. We both had appointments so we made the trip together. Talk about fun! We drove to Ogden and checked out Shepherds Bush on this same trip and WOW what a great stitchery store. They have samples made and displayed on every free inch of wall/shelf/furniture space that they have. If you like cross stitch, it's like die-ing and going to heaven! We also checked out other craft stores. We spent three days there and had a ton of fun, can't wait to do it again!!
What a darling gift and I love the frame! Lovely work.
Posted by: Carolyn NC | March 15, 2010 at 11:08 PM
What a lucky friend you have, beautiful stitching and the frame is gorgeous.
Posted by: Tree | March 16, 2010 at 01:21 AM
Julie, it turned out beautifully. I'm sure your friend will truly love it.
Posted by: Carissa Jordan | March 16, 2010 at 03:45 AM
Julie, looks great and I LOVE that frame!!! I'm sure your friend will love it.
Posted by: robin | March 16, 2010 at 04:31 AM
What a beautiful gift. The stitching and the frame look wonderful together. That would be a beautiful stitch piece for a teacher's thank you gift...mmm, do I see a project here for myself.
Thank you for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Lisa D | March 16, 2010 at 04:42 AM
Your friend will love it. The craft store adventure sounded great. Glad you had fun.
Posted by: Emily in NC | March 16, 2010 at 05:52 AM
It looks lovely, both, your stitching and the frame. If your friend doesn't like it, I will!
Posted by: Evalina | March 16, 2010 at 07:35 AM
This is just beautiful! I love the varigated floss and the frame is perfect for it! I know what you mean about LHN - I have a long wish list, too!!
Posted by: Tricia T | March 16, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Oh that is so pretty! I am sure your friend will love it.
Posted by: Sadie | March 17, 2010 at 01:26 AM
This turned out beautifully - I adore that frame!
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Posted by: Cathryn | March 18, 2010 at 09:22 PM
A Very Nice and Beautiful Finish. I'm sure your friend will love it.
Posted by: Rae Ann | March 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM