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Well I didn't want to mention it ... BUT ...

They were held up at customs for trying to bring cheese into the UK.
Unfortunately, that was confiscated with a stern warning from the customs inspectors
about bringing dairy products into the country. :oops:

As for duty free, hmmm they never ...

Stitchinkitty , my girls arrived safely today and look extremely well for such a long journey. :applesauce:

I can't wait to start working on them.
Have ordered my new coloured threads and as soon as those arrive I will commence right away.

Thanks so much for your generous heart, Stitchinkitty ...

Thanks for your feedback Mabel.

Re the stitching show in London. I'm not sure when we are going to drive down to London. Other half thinks it may be nearer to the end of October, he is not sure yet.

At the end of October there is the Country Living Show in Islington as well.
That is always a great ...

Thanks to everyone for your helpful comments, they are all appreciated.
After yesterday's frustration, I took a day off of stitching today.
Might take a few more as well to be honest.

Once my traveling mice arrive, I will welcome them and the light background and spend time working on that project ...

Wow ! ! !
That is amazing.

What a fun chart.
Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

What a thoughtful gift and your stitching is lovely.

I have started a Xmas chart that is worked on a dark navy aida14.
Is it just me and my old eyes or is cross stitching on a dark fabric much harder?

Can't understand why the charts designer wanted the outline or back stitching done in a black/brown colour on a navy fabric. After working on some back ...

What an accomplishment.
It's lovely.

* smiling from ear to ear *
First class passage as well !!!

When my daughter was little she loved watching a movie about a family of mice traveling to America from Russia on a big ship. The movie was called " An American Tale " and it was so cute. Only the mousekewitz family certainly did not ...

That is absolutely gorgeous.
Can't wait to see more of it.

What type of fabric are you stitching on? I really like it.
I've only used Aida so not experienced with all the other fabrics.

Thanks for sharing your handiwork with us.

:applesauce: :applesauce:
Now did you make sure the mice where fed for the journey and all there injections upto date Would not like them to be in the mouse pound on arrival :D :D


Oh Reta you tease, never even thought about my little mice having to be quarantined upon arrival.
They are just so ...

Yes, This forum is incredible !!!
Evedeve, thank you as well for finding out who actually produced the chart and all the information.

I can't wait to start stitching that cute little project.
I'll be sure to share my progress with you.

I've also got another WIP to do before xmas.
I'm making the ...

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Oh my that is absolutely beautiful.
Your work is extremely delicate and the framing is perfect.

It will definitely be treasured.
You must be feeling so proud.

Thanks Amanda.

I had no idea postage would be that high, since I never have ordered from the USA.
Definitely will have to keep an eye out for the chart on this side of the pond.

reminds me of the paper dolls we got in the 50s from inside Mom's McCall's magazine.

Welcome back.

Your stitching is lovely.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

Found another listing on eBay in the USA
Can postage really be almost $20 to mail a single chart ????
A bit shocked at the postage charge.

Your work is stunning.
Thank you for sharing it with us.