Busy_B's eagle...pic of DH opening

[mags]

Fantastic ! and beautifully framed too.

[agi]

Perfect!

[kerbear879]

Looks really good in that frame. I can't tell at all that it's not perfectly square so you must of done a good job of stretching it out. Looks fantastic!

[Dazbo666]

Oh my God, thats absolutely AMAZING work !!!!

I think I'd be utterly speechless if I recieved a present like that

[EDIT : it actually brought a tear to my eye thinking about how I'd feel if someone gave me something as wonderful as that for a present]

[Mabel Figworthy]

That is absolutely stunning -- in fact DH who was reading the thread with me said could I please add his congratulations to mine as he thought it was a great piece of work! So here they are,

congratulations

from the two of us

[Slinky]

Hey Busy B!! WELL DONE!!

It's beautiful piece of work, you have done so well to do this, and in time too. Your OH will be delighted.

Please post after Christmas Day, let us know what his reaction is.

XX

[AnnaEmme]

WOW It's FANTASTIC! you've got golden hands!
great work!!!

[nettie]

It is truly a wonderful piece and that frame does look much better than a wooden one as it blends so much better with the mat! Please let us know his reaction maybe grab a piccy of his face as he opens it?

[StitchingMel]

Truely, truely stunning completed piece ......................... you must be so proud and OH will be over the moon I'm sure xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[~threadbear~]

Absolutely stunning, wonderful work!

The good thing though, is that with hubby stitching as well, he will truely appreciate the time and effort you've put into this for him.

[Rose]

Fantastic finish and I am so happy for you that you were able to finish in time and get it framed. It really looks like the frame was made for this piece.

[RosemaryH]

Stupendous. Well done. Love the framing.

Your husband is going to be stunned with this present.

Rosemary

[burgundyice]

Wonderful!!
I'm with TB, it's great that he's done some stitching himself so will really be able to appreciate how much time & effort have gone into this. What a wonderful thing to unwrap on Christmas Day!!!


Louise

[Busy_B]

Thank you all. You're even making me tear up reading all of your wonderful comments about this. I wouldn't have had the motivation to actually get it done if it wasn't for all of you. I will definitely post his reaction, and if I can get a pic, I will.

[Serinde]

Can I add my congrats on this finish. It really is superb!

(Can't wait to see the reaction: although holding the camera in his face as he opens the parcel might be a give away that he's on Candid Camera?? )

[Busy_B]

Well, hubby just opened it a little while ago. He really likes it! Unfortunately, it wasn't a complete surprise. He picked up on the couple of slips the kids had early on in the project. Plus, he wondered why I wasn't doing much other stitching during the day. He figured he was getting a cross stitch but didn't know which one and didn't want to investigate to find out. He is very pleased with it though so I'm happy! Basically his reaction was "Oh, wow!"

[Rose]

I bet uit was a very big OH WOW!!!!!! Glad he liked it.

[Busy_B]

Yeah, he wanted to take it to his parents' house to show every one there. I told him I had pictures of it, but he said that the pictures wouldn't do it justice.

[Rose]

Ahh that is wonderful. He must be very proud!!!!!!

[~threadbear~]

Awww, that shows just how much he really does appreciate and love it!
I can see why as well, it's wonderful.