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The final piece!



Thanks to all for the support and kind words!

"Hey, Eric! In what way are you colorblind? And how much does it affect your cross stitching? I ask because I have trouble with some reds and greens."

Hi Alice! Kind of difficult to explain my struggle with colors. Greens vs. browns give me difficulty, probably because they're both earth-tones ...

Beautiful work!

Hey all! So I'm wrapping up my first project (check out my SAL, link in my signature), and while it's been in process, I have picked up various other kits that captured my fancy (and were very reasonably priced). However, all three of the new kits are from the Dimensions Gold Petite collection, and ...

Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I'm just about done. Only snag I ran into was coming up short on dark pink (cabin steward on our cruise must have thought my last strand was scrap and tossed it). I emailed Dimensions, and should be receiving more. Once I finish those cross stitches, I can ...

Long time since the last post (was on vacation over the Thanksgiving week). Knocked out a bit since the last picture. Working on backstitching right now (the wine bottle).

Starting to take shape!

"Kind of bothers me that all of that time and effort would not be perceived as having much value."

That would be my frustration as well, and would probably keep me from doing the project for a gift exchange. I'm doing my first kit, and have watched my wife do 3 or 4 projects over the past year and ...

Love the headboard...very cool work!

I'll echo the sentiment that it's not selfish at all. Very cool way to celebrate your love and marriage. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

That is just insanely cool...

Awesome looking project, and a very solid start.

Great start! Are you making this for a specific couple? I only ask because on a related note, my wife made this one for my brother and his bride (they got married in Sept). It turned out beautifully, and my brother said it was the most personal and thoughtful gift they had received.

Hey all! After introductions took place in the Welcome section, I've decided to share my first project's progress in this section.

If everything goes well with this, I'm going to frame it and give it to my mother for her new house.

So far, so good. First picture is progress as of 11/12/13, after ...

Greetings from a fellow forum newcomer!

Eric

Thanks again for all the praise and the continued warm welcomes.

I'm currently taking a picture every day as to document my progress. I don't plan on posting them all, but on the occasion. As a matter of decorum, should I post updates in this thread, or start fresh in the 2013 mini projects thread ...

Hello, and welcome from another forum newbie!

Eric

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! As promised...here's what 8 days of on and off work yields from my needle!

Hey all! Great forum you all have here. After watching my wife knock out a few kits over the past year and a half, I got intrigued enough to give it go. On our last trip to Michael's, I picked up Dimensions Mediterranean Flavors (5x7). Started about a week ago, and oh boy...I'm pretty hooked ...