Humbled, speechless, and in complete awe.

I've always thought that needlepointing modern, artistic portraiture is not possible.  It would have to be done with a painted canvas in the background and some forced stitches to fit into the various parts of the subject.  No, that is not true, Orna.  Here is proof.  Now THAT is needlepoint at it's finest!!

Let me introduce you to Maria E Pineres.

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(I dare any needlepoint judge to tell me there is anything wrong with these pieces...)