Flying Eagle *Custom* ~April 11, 2010~

[DraconicWench]

Okay, I'm starting it when I wake up but I'm setting this thread up now because, honestly, the pattern is a humongous thing and I'm going to try for daily updates to keep myself working on it and not getting stitcher ADD. You're all welcome to poke along with a needle.

This picture:



became this:



Eagle will end up 17" x 13" on 18 ct. Sudden Storm Aida. After seeing the color of the fabric, I don't think it'll look right if I darken anything. It's a whole lot lighter on Aida as opposed to linen. I can always change my mind later if I decide I don't like the look.

So, my goal is to have at least something to show by 11 PM tonight (Monday). Wish me luck!

[ali-cat]

This will be stunning to watch growing!! It's beautiful.

Oh and by the way .....

[Lizzy]

I'm looking forward to you pics Enjoy stitching him

[maggs]

This will look stunning

[mlbailey]

Isn't it fun to begin a new project! Hope you have a productive first day, and will plan to check in on you tonight!
Mary Lou

[pamelam]

This will be fun to watch!

[Nachstenliebe]

Ok... If I don't see a post by 11 I'm gunna start poking! Good luck with this project!
Faith

[meerkat]

What a lovely picture,got my poking needle at the ready

[Lizzieh]

Like the design. Think it will look superb when stitched. So come on.... get stitching, it's only 4 and a half hours to go!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Eagle is going to look gorgeous, and the grass has really worked out well!

[Catwoman]

This is going to look brilliant and I look forward to your updates.

[DraconicWench]

Gack! Things did not work out as planned. I have started him though, just not until today. This is what happens when you try to organize more than one project so you have some waiting. You miss thread and then have to hunt some down. 3 craft stores later, I got all of the thread I need for Eagle.

I have a lo-o-o-ong way to go. As of this moment, I have about 55 stitches into him and while I know the finished product will look just like him (that site is good like that), using light tan on a dark bay horse seems so wrong.

Here's my (tiny) progress:


The fabric is really light. I took a picture with the flash, hoping to catch the variation in color. This is the best I came up with.

[K1nS]

Great start

[pamelam]

Looking forward to seeing this develop! Great start!

[~jen~]

Wow that is awesome, so much like the photo!

Good luck and I'll be following along with your progress as well.

[Lessa54]

It's a great project and look forward to seeing it develop.

Oh and (you did ask for it afterall )

[Lisa]

even just 1 stitch is progress so great progress

[karen4bells]

So glad you've started this and it's going to be fabulous to watch develop!!

[Cecilia]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one develop.

[DraconicWench]

I'm getting there. 201 stitches of confetti. *falls over*



The close up shows the different colors. I apologize for the blur. My medication makes my hands shake.



Eagle's belly is coming along well. Next stop, hind leg hopefully.