Anniversary Needlework

I recently worked up an embroidered picture based on friend Ana and Geoff's 25th anniversary announcement. It was all "hush hush" so it could be a surprise. Now that they have seen it, I can post it. The first picture is from when I was working on it. I put a paper towel on top while working it up. Then you tear it open to work. The edges and portions you are not working on can be kept covered so it stays clean. The bottom picture is the finished, framed project. You can see Friend Ana's post at http://anabragahenebrysjournal.blogspot.com/2011/07/amazing-special-gifts.html