I cut 1-inch strips of white, red, star stripes, and the navy with scattered stars fabric, and sewed them all together. I basically got lucky with the alignment, because I didn't measure very carefully before starting! I used larger patches of the navy for the corners (obviously). Then I laced it to matboard and fit it into this little shadowbox frame that I picked up at Wal-Mart...it originally had a clip attached to the back and was designed to hold a photo/thing that was approximately 3" x 5". I've removed the clip so the stitched piece could sit all the way into the back. It isn't perfect...my piecing is a little wobbly in spots...but I think it is adorable. I'll just call it "primitive." LOL
I also enjoy the fact that it is sitting next to "Equal Rites," one of my favorite Discworld titles. So appropriate!
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I've hopped over from the Fully Finished Gallery to see your finish close up. So beautiful! Perfect finish for this piece.
Very nice finish! Your fabric surround is a perfect complement to the stitching!
I really like this finish - I think that you posted this on IG, too?
That is a great way to mount and frame a small piece.
I'm a big Pratchett fan although I don't think he'd really got into his stride with Equal Rites, I usually start people off with Wyrd Sisters. Or Guards Guards.
What's the Morgan Llywelyn like? I'm sure I read one of her books in the 1990s!
What a very sweet finish, I love the colors of the quilt fabric so perfect for this design.
Catherine
Thanks for joining in the FFG SAL. What a good idea to combine two hobbies into one finish. It's perfect! :)
Wow, this is a fantastic finish! It's beautifully stitched and I love the quilt framing you did.
Awesome finish! I am just getting back into cross stitch.
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