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Oriental Butterfly

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Hi, hope i've done this right, but here goes :)

http://www.crossstitchforum.com/gallery ... ic_id=2096" target="_blank" target="_blank

The photo should be of the oriental butterfly that i'm hoping to finish by the end of this year :D
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Yeay it worked :lol: :D
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:applesauce: going to be lovely, I love the mauves/blues on the wings,look forward to updates
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Its lovely, well done on a great start :applesauce:

What kind of frame are you using it looks smashing..
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Great start :applesauce: :applesauce:
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That is GORGEOUS! Looking forward to seeing more progres pics and the finished product. :)
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you've made a great start! I've always loved this design! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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This is a beautiful pattern I have admired it many times. Love the colors. :applesauce:
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It's going to be lovely when it's complete. A great start too, beautiful colour combo.
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This is a beautiful design, and great start.
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I've seen this done, but not on the material your using...it looks fantastic btw... :lol:
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:applesauce: :applesauce: I've always liked that pattern.
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Its looking lovely :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Lovely work :applesauce:
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Very pretty! Love the colours! You've made a great start. :D :applesauce: :applesauce:
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This is looking great, you've made a fantastic start on it. Looking forward to seeing it grow :applesauce:
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Looking good!

What frame and what fabric are you using?
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I've done that one. It's one of my favourites. Hope you have as much fun as I did!

I got it frame in solid black which makes the colours stand out even better.

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It looks great - what fabric is that? Looks as if the symbols are already printed on there??
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BEAUTIFUL! I love it! :applesauce: :wub: :applesauce:
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