Only took 6 Months, but I finished it.....

[rvgrammy1953]

I started this in March.....The original photo was taken of my Mom in 1991 the year she turned 60.....I used that computer program that takes photos and converts them to counted cross-stitch patterns....I've done about 7 of these....I think there's one in this section of our GD and her brother when she was a newborn....

This is done on 28 count linen fabric...using single thread...(and a magnifying glass.. )

Next is one of Ernie's Mom....

Enjoy!!!

First the photo...


Then the finished project.


The 2 together..


A little closer so you can see details...

[mtngal]

Beautiful Lori! Such detail; you must have super hero eyes!

[mitch5252]

Lori, that is beautiful!!! What a loving tribute to your Mom!

[BirdbyBird]

My fingers cramp even to think about it. You have much patience woman for such fine detail work... Question though....living in an RV do you keep it or give it as a gift to a sister?

[rvgrammy1953]

My fingers cramp even to think about it. You have much patience woman for such fine detail work... Question though....living in an RV do you keep it or give it as a gift to a sister?

Hence, that's one of the reasons it takes so long... Have to take breaks to rest the eyes and the fingers.. And no, this stays with me and hangs on the wall...am also doing one of Ernie's Mom for him....I love our sisters, but my creations are "One of a Kind"....when I do them, it's a feeling I get during the process who it goes to....and these are mine....now, that doesn't mean there are other photos of Mom out there that would "suit" my sisters, but this is my favorite of Mom....

[VickieP]

You have a beautiful talent Lori.

[sharon]

Just gorgeous! And you look so much like your beautiful mom.

[Redwahine]

Really beautiful and made from the heart.

[Sandersmr]

I don't know that I could even do 28 count anymore - it's beautiful.

[LadyTexan]

I am super impressed, Lori! I've done counted cross stitch for years, but have been taking a break recently. I can appreciate the time and effort it took to do this detailed a piece - wow.

[Dawn309]

Wow, Lori! As I said on FB, you are so talented. I love your work. I am glad you are keeping it for yourself. You do look like your Mom.

[OutandAbout]

Absolutely beautiful, as all is all of your work. Beautiful picture of your mom. You have her smile. Linda

[avalen]

oh my, thats fabulous and just knowing the eye strain you went through, makes my eyes hurt.

[cpatinjones]

Lovely!

[Irmi]

That is beautiful, Lori! You are so talented!