WIP: Angel of the Sea (by Lavender & Lace)

Today's featured WIP is Angel of the Sea by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum of Lavender & Lace.

Technique/Materials:  Cross stitch on 32ct linen with cotton floss, metallic braid, and beads.

Background:  This was originally intended as a gift for a friend after the birth of her first baby. I think that baby is now 7 or 8. Ooops!

Why it's not done:  I've had this project mounted on a floor stand since I started it. The floor stand, given to me, has legs on both ends, so it's designed to straddle the stitcher's chair. Up until 2 years ago, my main stitching chair was a "chair and a half" similar to the one seen here. Of course, the floor stand wouldn't fit over this, so I had to use it in another room, which didn't have good lighting for stitching. As a result, I've stitched this only on sunny evenings and weekends, and not at all in the past year (though it's remained set up in my living room with a towel draped over it!).

What's left to do:  The bottom of the skirt and all of the waves.