another nifty thing

"icon" of the Blessed Virgin, praying

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I have been wanting to do a "Mary" picture for quite a while. I saw a 6th century cross on eBay and thought the design would make a good print. (The Christ on the front side of the cross is the next project). My friend Deric is leaving Columbus for his next assignment , and since he's a very active Knight of Columbus, and he's been singing in the choir for 3 years, I figured this would be a great opportunity to get my Mary done.

I actually cut a linoleum block first:

and printed it on linen, but I wasn't happy with that. I thought about putting it on silk paper, but didn't have a mat.

I am quite pleased with the finished product - at least Mary's eyes aren't crossed. I used Pelmet Vilene for the base of the embroidered mat, and REALLY like that part.

I have two more choir members leaving in two weeks. I guess I'll have to make more!