Cross-stitch in One Day

I know that many of us see cross-stitch as a long-term commitment. Most of the pieces we stitch take a very long time indeed. And then there is the finishing. But designers know that we like instant gratification too. Last year, I did stitch two pieces for my craft-a-day undertaking. In one case, I was in the car for seven hours. So it wasn't like I had commitments. The other was stitched on the way to the airport and on the plane. Another day with lots of time and not much to do.

Yesterday, I headed to old lady stitching where I started a stitching project. I kept getting interrupted--people couldn't picture what the finishing would be--so I wasn't sure I was going to make it. I didn't spend the whole day stitching this--I do have commitments like family and pets and dinner. But I did stitch it in one day.

Wrapped around a pillow I borrowed from Stella.
Please excuse the dog hair.

 And just in case you think I started ahead of time, I've got evidence. (Apparently I watch too many shows where people get kidnapped.)

Edited: Just to be clear, this kit came prefinished. All you have to do is stitch! This is a "Top Ties" kit from Pine Mountain Designs. This particular one is from 2008, and is retired. (I bought it because it was on sale and it matched our bedroom, which I fear is like buying the art that matches the couch.)