Roland’s work - 2023 pic update Oct 20

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Roland’s work - 2023 pic update Oct 20

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My first update of the year.

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Getting there!
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Wonderful. Whoever gets this one is going to be very happy!

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Oh, I hope it’s for me. :-) This is looking great and someone is going to be thrilled!!
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Forgot to post an update last week, so here are both.

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:applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: They are both wonderful. It's a shame that it will be almost a year before they can decorate a chimney. If I had the stockings you make they would stay up all year long!

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Wow, there is such a lot of work in these, absolutely beautiful.

I agree with Carole, they deserve to be seen all year round.

I know without a doubt they will be treasured by their recipients.

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The pretty kitties have my vote, but both are gorgeous!
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I really do not like this alphabet. I’ve already had to rip it out and restitch because it wasn’t centred, now I think I’ll rip it out again, and try a different alphabet.

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It certainly doesn't live up to the rest of that fabulous stocking, the A especially looks a bit ragged. Hope you find just the right alphabet for this beauty!
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Mabel Figworthy wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:42 pm It certainly doesn't live up to the rest of that fabulous stocking, the A especially looks a bit ragged. Hope you find just the right alphabet for this beauty!
I agree. I'm not sure why that happens, but I think the most used of all my cross stitch books are the ones that have varieties of alphabets. I'm sure you'll find one that fits this stocking perfectly!

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I’ve pulled Abby’s name out and I’ll have to choose another alphabet…I have quite a few.

Here is this weeks work.

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Re: Roland’s work - 2023 pic update Jan 30

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Wow, it's coming along so quickly, you are doing so well with these stockings.

I agree the font didn't suit the style of the stocking, I hope you can find a suitable font.


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I love the designs for both stockings, animals having fun in the snow and lots of beautiful cats! :D
Isn't it nice to work on such colorful projects in the winter when the weather is usually so dull and gray?
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:applesauce: :applesauce: Abby is going to love this stocking. I don't think she will mind whatever alphabet you choose. I'm sure you'll find the right one!

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Thanks. :)
KittyZ wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:36 pm Isn't it nice to work on such colorful projects in the winter when the weather is usually so dull and gray?
I am working on a third project, but only one day per week. I love the picture, but it can get monotonous because large areas are a lot of shades of one colour.
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Looking beautiful! Good luck with finding just the right alphabet :x:
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Re: Roland’s work - 2023 pic update Jan 30

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Bringing it to life with the backstitching. I found a nice, simple alphabet and I think it looks much nicer. I will use this one for the second stocking too.

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Re: Roland’s work - 2023 pic update Feb 6

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The font you chose for Abby is perfect. And the backstitching is amazing. I’m not a fan of DOING backstitching but the rewards outweigh my degree of dislike.
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fccs wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:03 pm The font you chose for Abby is perfect. And the backstitching is amazing. I’m not a fan of DOING backstitching but the rewards outweigh my degree of dislike.
I agree with every thing Debby said. This is going to be a wonderful stocking that Santa will always fill with lots of goodies.

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