Pride and Apologies: The story of a lighthouse

So, here is the post that highlights the very thing that inspired me to start this blog in the first place . . . a cross-stitch for my brother that he bought because I offered to stitch it up for him.  I honestly cannot tell you how long ago that was, but I think he as moved twice since them.  So, a looooooooooong time.  Well, guess what?  I finished it!  Seriously!  I did.  Now that it is done I am quite proud of myself (even if it was just a kit).  Now I just have to get it to him . . . with many humble apologies for taking so long.   

Here are some pictures for you to peruse of the framing process.  It has come out quite nice and I think the frame makes it look even better.   

The Project

The Instructions

The Finished Project

Detail of Top

Detail of Bottom

Time to Frame!

Back with mat (That's a lot of masking tape!!!)

Front with mat (hmm . . . not too shabby)

Time for the frame

Ta Da! (Isn't it pretty?!?!?!)