I know this won't appeal to everyone (in fact wasn't going to do a SAL for it) but it's still cross stitch and it appeals to me.
I've been a fan since I was a child, wanted to do a cross stitch of her for some time but can't find a decent one to do. Couldn't even chart one as all images are copyrighted so this is the next best thing. The artist of this very kindly gave me permission to use his image. This is the original image and what I'm turning into a cross stitch
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Finished:
Massive Disney design
Freddie mercury (for my mum)
Ocras at play.
Dolphins.
This is a great project it's great to stitch something that means a lot to you. We will all enjoy watching this one. I bored everyone with my Aerosmith projects and Jim Morrison but everyone was still very encouraging even it they weren't fans too. I am looking forward to your updates
Vanessa
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
Serinde wrote:It's the stitching we love, and this is, indeed, a very striking piece of artwork.
I agree. A beautiful design!
vanessanjf wrote:I bored everyone with my Aerosmith projects and Jim Morrison but everyone was still very encouraging even it they weren't fans too.
Please do not count me as part of the everyone being bored. I was not bored. I was fascinated and loved every update. One of the fun things of the forum is the wide variety and creativity we have. And believe me your stitching is anything but boring!
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Serinde wrote:It's the stitching we love, and this is, indeed, a very striking piece of artwork.
I agree. A beautiful design!
vanessanjf wrote:I bored everyone with my Aerosmith projects and Jim Morrison but everyone was still very encouraging even it they weren't fans too.
Please do not count me as part of the everyone being bored. I was not bored. I was fascinated and loved every update. One of the fun things of the forum is the wide variety and creativity we have. And believe me your stitching is anything but boring!
Carole
I absolutely agree!!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
What a beaut design and I am really looking forward to seeing the stitching growing. It is a refreshing change to see her portrayed in a different way - brings her to life more or something.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
It will be good watching this one as you stitch it. Each of us has our own particular likes & dislikes, this is what makes the forum interesting. We need to stitch what appeals to us as cross stitch is a hobby to be enjoyed, not endured & if your heart is not in the project then it is a waste of time trying to stitch something. I did that a few years ago, one of the kits I bought I found I was not so keen on after a while but decided to stitch it because I'd bought it. How wrong I was, gave up as I did not look forward to picking it up each evening to stitch it. Half hearted ain't good, I found out the hard way!
Izzi
If you believe you can you wil
Finished 2017
Pleasant Row Cottages
Kingfisher & flowers
That's her face done. I'm stitching this on 18ct and finished piece is 18" x 12" but I'm tempted not to stitch it all, just turn it into a circle piece. Depends where the writing ends really
Finished:
Massive Disney design
Freddie mercury (for my mum)
Ocras at play.
Dolphins.
Ooohhh, I like this, you have made a very good start. This is very neatly stitched. Have you been cross stitching long? Look forward to seeing more of this one
Izzi
If you believe you can you wil
Finished 2017
Pleasant Row Cottages
Kingfisher & flowers
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
In my humble opinion one of the very best things of cross stitch is how varied our pieces are. That means we can take interest in other's pieces even if it is not to our own taste. Keep up the good work.
She looks fantastic and I'm glad decided to do a SAL for her
I was a huge fan of Madonna's as a teenager and still like her music today, I remember drawing her portrait I think I was about 14 in my back garden, if I ever come across it I'll post a picture.
What a fantastic piece you've chosen! I'm glad you were able to get permission from the artist. It will be such fun to watch this one come to life. You're making quick work of it, too. I'm looking forward to more updates.
it's great to stitch something that means a lot to you. We will all enjoy watching this one. I bored everyone with my Aerosmith projects and Jim Morrison but everyone was still very encouraging even it they weren't fans too. I am looking forward to your updates 
Amazing stitching!!
