Rainforest Crunch: Finished!

Happy Valentine's Day, Dear Blog Readers,

There's nothing like cold, snowy weather to encourage a gal to stay inside and stitch (if you're me).  So here is the finished product, Rainforest Crunch by Needle Delights Originals:

I did take one or two liberties with changing the stitch (and color) here and there but, for the most part, followed the recommended colors and chart.  I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

The color name for the border of this square is "Rainforest."  It was used sparingly in the design, since the colors are so strong.

This is another of my favorite squares.

I love how this close-up features a dog hair (since removed).

I used the Van Dyke stitch on the inside of this sqare instead of the recommended stitch.

Sometimes I can't resist changing it up.

I think I will actually miss working on this piece because I had so much fun with it.  It got me through the worst of the Winter of '11--hopefully the worst, anyway.

Now, I have a request for you all.  Please say a little prayer for my sweetie-pie, Beulah. 

She stopped eating and drinking over the weekend.  This is not unexpected when you have a dog with chronic kidney disease.  She is now at the vet's being hydrated and "flushed out."  She did the same thing in January of 2010, got the treatment and, to everyone's amazement, had a good 13 more months.  We are hoping for a second miracle.

Thanks for visiting.  I love reading all of your comments.