I started this piece on January 1, 2000, and completed it on December 31, 2000.  The original instructions called a more neutral fabric, but at the suggestion of a Sharon Ayers (DIMommie), I chose a 28ct navy blue which evenweave making the piece a bit more dramatic. The earth, planets, angel faces, and words are all done over one creating a more detailed effect. The framing was done by Dan Melvin of Matte Ink . After agonizing over how to matte this piece, Dan finally asked if I really wanted to do a matte at all. As an alternative, he created a small shadow box effect by wrapping the fabric around a spacer. This lifts the glass off the piece and protects the beeds from being crushed.