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One of Dawn Donnelly’s comments in her Treasures of the Great Lakes class was, “know when to say when with embellishments.”

I have enough stones, seaglass, driftwood, and shells to make another one!

But, this one has enough treasures. I did use all the beads. Each of the 7 threads was used as well. It only took about 4 more hours to add the finishing touches (the rest of the beads, long armed French knots, French knots, and feather stitches), and yet it’s kind of hard to tell the difference from the last photo.

It measures 8.5″ x 5.5″. I was asked if it needs to be finished flat. No. I can turn it over, and nothing falls. During the stitching, a couple came loose, and I had to reinforce them. I don’t plan on shaking it, though.

Goal #6 for 2025 is complete! That’s the third and final ANG Seminar class from September 2024. Yeah!! I’m very happy. I sent a photo to Dawn, who appreciated seeing it.

It was fun, I love it, and I am glad I did it, but I am looking forward to my counted pieces. The ort boxes need my attention. And, I haven’t touched the two pieces from National Academy of Needlearts.