Cross-Stitch gift for a friend after being married for 10 years

I finished this one last night. Coffee Quaker by Heartstring Samplery. I started it 2.5 years ago, but lost my stitching mojo for a couple of years, then picked it up 2 months ago, so I estimate it took me 6 months to do, stitching only on weekends. I’m a bit of a coffee fanatic,…
This is my second cross stitch project, and a very overdue Mother’s day present. Apparently I’m a slow stitcher. ? I enjoyed it and my Mom loves it, so that’s all that matters! I added backstitching on the letters to make them pop, although the pattern doesn’t call for it. I also used GA Simply…
Just finished this beauty (in the middle of a heat wave ?). I really enjoyed stitching it, although it was not an easy stitch. This coming winter it will be on display in the window next to the front door for everyone to see. I’ll probably fully finish it in a smaller hoop. Post Views:…