William Morris - the Hare - finished

It's taken me over a year for this piece too (check the post on March 3, 2012).  I finished it this morning.  It was a snowy day outside, so I stayed in front of the fire with my coffee and put in the last of the background stitching.

Beth Russell created a fine design and I had immense pleasure stitching this.  Her original design called for petit point in wool on a large count canvas.  As is my usual habit, I worked on a 28 count linen with one thread of cotton embroidery floss.   The final piece measures 16  x 16 cms.

My hare already has a home to go to.  I just have to frame it before it leaps away.