Tenacity

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My sister Marilyn is making a cross-stitch replica (16 x 24 inches) of her grand daughter's graduation photo. This is the third photo she has cross-stitched: the first was her grand daughter's junior photo, then her grandson's graduation portrait, and now this portrait.

Here is the finished replica of her grandson. The original photo is in the bottom right corner. Even the white background is made of individual stitches. These portraits are a labor of love.

I am not so sure that I would have the patience or the tenacity to take on such a project.

Comments

  1. Tracy BatchelderApril 12, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    That's amazing! I thought it was a photo until you explained.

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  2. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Wow!

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  3. Changes in the windApril 12, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    If that isn't love....I don't know what is.....what awesome gifts.

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  4. LoriApril 12, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I couldn't do it, but I sure admire those who can!

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  5. ColleenApril 12, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Wow, that is absolutely beautiful! I know I have patience, but I don't think I could ever do a cross stitch like that. Beautiful!

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  6. MarciaApril 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Wow! I know I wouldn't have the patience!

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  7. Sarita BoyetteApril 13, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful, and so unique! I have never seen one of these.

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  8. MelisaApril 14, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    WOW! That's talent and patience!!

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  9. Far Side of FiftyApril 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Wow..this is so impressive..I have heard of this before...I believe you send the photo away and they make up a pattern for you..It is a wonderful idea..I used to Cross Stitch. Your sister certainly has patience! :)

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