Finished at last...

thats a huge amount of work ~ you have created an heirloom! its amazing! I hope there is space on the wall to hang it so everyone can see!

Thank you Sticki, that's kind of you to say. It's actually going to hang on the wall in in her bedroom.

i think i might have that in the main hall where everyone could see it! but it will be equally lovely in her room ~ and she will love it! i can see her imagining and telling stories about all those animals!

I don't want her other Grandma to feel left out, so her bedroom is perhaps the best place for it. She can already point out the different animals and some of the noises they make.

I wonder if it will inspire her to make things one day? lets hope so! your grandaughter that is not the other grandma!

I'd like to think so :)

Its a gift to treasure for ever Waddy and you are right to blow your trumpet, I myself haven`t the patience for sewing of any kind but both my daughters have done lots of cross stitch over the years and I know how long one of that size would take to complete, a big pat on the back, its lovely...

That is truly a lovely gift to make, as Sticki says a family heirloom, a lot of work so no wonder your proud, I would be too.

Wow, what a lot of work, and a lovely result! It will be treasured by whoever has custody of it! :)

Its brilliant Waddy, no wonder she loves and will treasure it

I've done tapestry and quilting over the years and know the time and dedication these projects take

You are SO clever! It is a work of art and you must be delighted with the end result.

What next?!

Fantastic !

Thank you, Lincslass. I had no idea when I started what Id let myself in for!

Stroller; Well if she likes it that's good enough for me.

Karen; I'm sure Freya will, even now she's very good with taking care of things.

Pamg; If I'd known what time and dedication it was going to take I'm not sure I would have started lol.

Wildrose; Thanks!..a rest for a bit, from Cross-stitching at least, then who knows?

Thank you Diane.

Oh wow,Waddy,that is stunning ! I never imagined it to be like that when you told me about it..Freya is a lucky little girl,to have such a talented Grandma..and the background looks to be just the right shade of pink :o)) Well done..and I hope you have time to chill out a bit,before the big day xxx

Wow such a treasure heirloom indeed.

Grandma well done.

I used to cross stitch but not now my eyes cant see the stitches anymore.

Fantastic! And well done you for finishing it! I started a cross-stitch picture of wolves about ..... um ...... 9 years ago and I STILL haven't finished it!

Wow ! it's fantastic Waddy , an heirloom to be treasured forever more , well done ,you have every right to be proud of it so much time, effort and total commitment to finishing it ... :o))

Love it!
I have enjoyed cross stitch in the past too, and can appreciate the time and dedication you have invested in producing it. Well done!
Nariz, you are not alone in having unfinished projects tucked away somewhere, I once started a cross stitched Sunbeam Alpine panel for my partner and another of his pyrennean mountain dog too. Now I am retired I should be able to finish them ......problem is recalling where I put them :-)

That is fantastic and what a lovely keepsake for Freya, she will be measuring herself everyday, Well Done Waddy! [you clever thing];0))

thats wonderful . well done.
I've also done big things like this but can I sound a couple of words of warning/advice.
1. dont hang it on a sunny wall as the colours will fade
2. if you put it in a frame use acid free backing paper as it will help preserve the fibres.

Well done...you've certainly got 'staying power'

What a great job you have done for her - something she will treasure I'm sure :)

That's a work of love as well as a work of art, Waddy and will be doubly treasured. I particularly like the two tortoises :)

Wooo! what a lovely thing to do she will love it i am sure. some thing for her to keep

It looks like Noah's Ark :o)
A work of art. Congratulations on finishing it.

Wow! been very busy the last few days, so I was overwhelmed when I logged on to see all the lovely comments you have all put about my little creation. Thank you all sooooo much, you're all so kind.
I'm giving the needlework a bit of a rest for a while, but I've no doubt I'll be doing something else again soon :)