$68.00
i spent my high-school years listening to a whole lot of the smiths and scratching the words to those songs in the margins of many a school notebook. lately, i've found myself compelled to spell them out in stitches and frame them within embroidery hoops.
this one in particular is, i think, my all-time-favourite smiths quote -- from the song rusholme ruffians. but you dont have to know that it's a collection of lines sung by morrissey to appreciate the piece, right?
originally, i was going to do these pieces in traditional cross-stitch fonts and make them look like old samplers, but with these quirky lyrics where the usual ABC123 and bible quotes would be --- but i've opted to use this more casual hand-writing style font instead -- i like the mix of the traditional cross-stitch craft done in this kinda modern-feeling style.
currently, these are being stitched to order - so you've got some options. you can choose black stitching on white or light grey fabric, or white stitching on black fabric. i haven't done any with the black stitching on grey fabric yet, which is why i dont have any photos for examples, but i am sure it would look fantastic! (the white-on-black "please please please..." one is included here in the photos so you can see the different stitching color options.)
the finished piece is framed within a 9.25" wooden embroidery hoop. it is ready to hang on the wall as-is. or you can prop it on a ledge or a shelf among other collectibles or all on its own.
please note: because this is stitched to order, please allow up to two weeks turn-around time before i ship it out. (but i'm usually able to get orders completed and out the door much faster than that.) if timing is a concern, email me and i will let you know exactly how quickly i can get it out for you.