I finally finished this runner.

I finally finished the embroidery on it. Its huck toweling that was stamped with a pattern to embroider. Swedish weaving on this type of fabric is what is usually done. But I had know idea how to handle this. I just know I saw a couple of these on Ebay and had to have them. One was a grape runner that Ive finished awhile ago, one was a rose runner that I lost out on :( and then this one with violets.

Here it is completed. It runs the length of my couch. I didn't measure it but I think its a 72in. runner.

Here's one end with a closer view. I searched for a nice old fashioned crocheted edging. Found 3 that were possibilities and ended up using this one. I think its the perfect choice.

A little bit closer shot. Sorry I didn't iron it. Since I'm not gonna use it right now and its only going to get packed, I figure Id skip that for now.

Close up of the embroidery. Don't know if this is how you do this but its what I decided upon. I used variegated threads to give it some shading and depth. I really like how it turned out.

And here's the next project in the works. This one the pattern is wrong so I'm having some trouble with it. Thank God Ive been crocheting for yrs or I would have dumped it by now. I wanted to make two but now I'm not so sure. I can't sit still at nite watching tv with empty hands. And apparently I crochet really fast so I figure its a good way to get these things done eventually. Problem is I get bored ez too so I have a million projects going and I'm always adding more!