First finish of 2016

I  started Bagatelle from Long Dog Designs in  May 2015.  I started on 32 ct over two but didn't like the look of it and restarted it on 32 ct over one.  Since the design included back stitching for the lacey backgound, I had to imrpovise and make it work for over one stiching.  After some trials, I decided to use HDF  fiber SSF.  I thought one micro would be enough but soon realized that I needed more.  Since HDF clkosed its doors, I had no way of ordering more.  I was about to give up but thought I would try  HDF face book group and see if any one had an extra mini.  And, to my delight, Rebecca Pardue Bonsor, was willing to send me one of her SSF mini's. Thanks to Rebecca I was able to finish this beautiful design.  Eventhough back stitching was tedious at times, it is very effective and is  worth all the effort.    I was able to put in the last stitch today and have my first finish of 2016

1 x 1 on 32  count Belfast Ruby Red with HDF 5200 SSR and SSF Rubbed cream.