It is under the tree!

First, I did whiskers, again using the Alpaca 18. Next, I did the cross stitch x in red Neon Rays +. Then I finished by doing the spirals using black Fuzzy Stuff.

Last week, I took the piece by the framer--still on the stretcher bars, as I was still stitching! They measured it for the mat, glass and red metal frame. This past Monday, I picked up all the pieces in brown paper and brought them home. After taking it off the stretcher bars, I laced it to the 3/16 foam core padded with a single layer of thin batting. Next, I put the three sides of the metal frame together with the L hardware and tightened the screws to hold the corners. Next, I added the picture wire eyes and tightened them in place. Then I slid the glass, mat, and laced piece into the back. Lastly, I put the bottom piece on, tightened the screws, and inserted the tighteners in all four sides. I then cut a piece of brown wrapping paper and glued it to the edges to cover all the frame and lacing stuff. I added a sticky label with the date and designer name and signed it. I hung it on the wall and snapped this picture for you to see--along with my arm!--and then wrapped it! It is under the tree waiting for morning! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Update on the surprise!

I thought I would show you how far I have gotten on the surprise! I finished the white background with the Watercolours. Then, I filled in the black areas with the Alpaca, and the white is done in Angora. His eyes are done in black and white Mandarin. All I have to finish is the whiskers, the red dots and the black swirls in the background. I will be framing and wrapping this one tomorrow!

You promise not to tell?

You can't tell him, but this piece is for my husband for Christmas!! He does not read the blog, that I know of, so I am showing you what I am doing! This is a canvas by Cheryl. When I saw it, I had to get it! This is so our cat--complete with attitude--which I know all cats have! I did the inner band with Ribbon Floss, alternating the squares with the black and white painted design. Then the outside rows of black and red are done in Neon Rays +. I started the background with Snow White Watercolours.
I am working on the background of the purse, and this afternoon I started the framing of Mornin' Luv. That means tomorrows photo will be one of those!
Happy Stitching!