Friday, June 3, 2011

This is what relief looks like ...

... 42 lavendar beads left in the beading dish after the project is complete.



I really do think the designers might want to post a reassuring note when they cut things this close. Something on the order of, "Don't panic, you really will have enough beads, in fact you will even have a very tiny amount left over. Trust me!"




So, finally, after two years, I am happy to present Teresa Wentzler's Autumn Faerie in all her beaded magnificence. It has been a long journey but well worth the time. I'll be taking her to the framer's shop before the month is out: I think I'll want a doublemat, picking up the greens and golds and a deep, intricately carved frame. This piece is strong enough to carry an elaborate frame without being diminished by it.

10 comments:

Erica said...

Congrats on a beautiful finish!
She is beautiful!

Kiri said...

She's amazing!!! Congratulations on the finish!

mdgtjulie said...

She's beautiful. Grats on the finish!!

Karen said...

Kudos on such a great finish! She is beautiful.... So, what are you going to do with your "big" pile of beads left over?

happy stitching on your next project.

pandy said...

I really enjoyed watching you finish this one over the past couple of weeks. It's beautiful :)

Myra said...

She is a masterpiece! I have enjoyed watching her "come to life". Have a great weekend!

Margaret said...

Well done. She is beautiful

Vicky said...

Wow, she is beautiful!

Carol said...

Congratulationa, Riona!! What an incredible job you did. You should be very proud of yourself :)

Maggee said...

Congratulations on such a pretty finish! Forget how long it takes, it is the end result that counts! Hugs.