Washington Monument

This National Monument has been in the news quite a bit recently. Between the earthquake and the Irene, I believe it may have seen more action than General Washington himself! Well…maybe not, but it certainly has seen it’s fair share as of late. IMG_1623

 

I put the final stitches into this piece yesterday. Here is a picture of my version of Washington Monument:

 

 

and a photo I took while on a visit to DC in June 2009:100_2614

I am toying with the idea of adding some iridescent metallic floss throughout the monument portion of this design to give it some shimmer. I am planning on framing it in a double frame alongside one of my PA240380favorite pictures from the October 2009 trip:

 

 

I am going to work on Woodrow Wilson this week, maybe a little bit on Week-end a Paris too. We’ll see how the week plays out.

On the first weekend of each month, a fellow blogger, Lana, and I are doing a SAL on Coming Home for the Holidays. While I am much farther along on my piece than she is, we are hoping to motivate one another on completing it. I would really like to complete it and frame it for my dad for Christmas this year.

I am also in the process of looking for a new job. I am hoping something will turn up before year’s end.

Until next time…

Comments

Teresa said…
Love your monument, it came out wonderfully.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches
August 29, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Lana said…
Another great finish!!! wow! You sure are using your down time very wisely and getting those stitches done!! I can't wait to start our SAL this upcoming weekend!! =) Lord knows, I need the motivation!!
August 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM
trillium said…
Did you chart that yourself? It's wonderful.
September 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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