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Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak FINISHED
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:42 am 
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Yay, a new project! I actually got this one with some Hobbycraft vouchers I got for my birthday back in October and I've been dying to start it, so I decided now we moved to a new house, I will start a new project, as if I haven't enough on the go already.

Here's what it will look like:-
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And here's what I have done so far. It's stitched on cream 18 count Aida with Dimensions random unknown thread brand with bizarre numbers, hahaha. The design will measure 7 x 5 inches when complete and is stitched with a mixture of full crosses, half crosses and 1, 2 or 3 strands.
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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:38 am 
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I've seen this design in a few places and the sky always catches my eye. Its a beautiful kit. :D

Great start :applesauce: :D

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:03 am 
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It must be too early in the morning because I swore the title of your post said Bacon at Daybreak and I was very confused for a moment. :lol: Maybe I just need breakfast....

It's a very lovely piece and a wonderful start. I agree with YoungStitcher, there is something about the sky that's captivating.

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:02 pm 
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What a lovely kit. :applesauce: and a good start. I agree that the sky is beautiful. It should have some really interesting texture also with all the different strand combinations. I am looking forward to the updates on this one.

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:07 pm 
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That's very pretty and not too big either, so it should be a nice quick stitch. :D

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:59 pm 
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Beautiful project and great start.

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:03 pm 
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There's some beautiful colors in this one! I can't wait to see more! :applesauce:

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:21 pm 
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mechie wrote:
It must be too early in the morning because I swore the title of your post said Bacon at Daybreak and I was very confused for a moment. :lol: Maybe I just need breakfast....
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Just imagine what that would look like mechie!

Love the design Sarah - it's such a tranquil picture and great start :applesauce:

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:16 pm 
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:dance: I really love this design--great choice!! Very nice start on it!! I'm looking forward to your next update! :)

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:17 pm 

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:applesauce: I love the design, i do love Dimensions kits as they are so detailed, can't wait to see progress

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:52 pm 
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I think we have seen this from a couple of other members and it always is so pretty to watch. :applesauce: :applesauce:

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:57 pm 
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Agree with everyone else that there are some gorgeous colours in this. Very much looking forward to watching your progress - which, knowing the speed you can stitch at, will be nice and regular :D

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:35 pm 
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8 in your rotation :shock:

Looks fabulously peaceful and great start too!

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:43 pm 
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Great start! I enjoyed this one when I did it a few years ago. There are quite a few french knots if I remember correctly.

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:26 am 
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I'm sure you will have this stitched in no time with the speed you normally go. I am looking forward to your updates :applesauce:

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:02 am 
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I too saw this one in hobbycraft, great kit, looking forward to seeing it finished, which won't be long probably

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:11 am 
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Thank you for all the comments!

Mechie, that made me laugh, Bacon, hahaha! Now I'm hungry!

BusyB - French knots :shock: I haven't ready the chart properly yet, I just plunged right in. I hate the little pesky thinks, but never mind, they can wait until last.

I'm going to work on this for the next week probably and see how far I get by then. Another picture to come soon.

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:23 am 
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Such a pretty one for you to do and your start is a good one. Looking forward to the updates.

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:32 pm 
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Lovely design and nice start! Won't you be done next week? :lol: :lol:

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Re: Sarah's Beacon at Daybreak
PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:02 pm 
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Beautiful design, I'll watch it with interest. I started a Dimensions petite a while ago, but it drove me mad with all the changes between the 1, 2, 3 strands, I was working in a pale sandy colour though and that didn't help. I'm hoping that watching you do it will encourage me to finish mine, I've got a frame for it and everything!!!

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