56 Hours

That's my best guess at just how long this sampler took from start to finish if you don't count the time in design stage (probably another 4 or 5 hours). I started on September 14th, and finished last evening, October 12th. I figure I average about 2 hours a day of stitching time. Now, just another hour or so getting it mellowed and framed, and I will have yet another heirloom to hang on my wall. Oh, and another pattern to add to my growing portfolio. Stay tuned...

Here is where it is, at this very second, drying in the oven after a brief coffee bath. Mmm. That sounds delicious. I wonder if coffee is good for the skin...