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carolynbb
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by carolynbb Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:53 pm
This newest WIP is going to be for an online friend whose husband was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. It's very fast acting and he's already in hospice care and the end is very much in sight.
This design jumped out at me as being both comforting (the cabin) and optimistic (the sunrise) but it also makes me think of a journey (the lantern and boat).
This is my first time doing a kit (it's a Dimensions "Gold Collection" Petite). It's on 18ct Aida and will be 5x7. It's my first time doing a piece that has both half- and cross-stitch and my first time doing backstitch. Wish me luck!
Here is what the finished product will look like:
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karen4bells
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by karen4bells Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:59 pm
What a very pretty design and I know it will be well received. Hope you manage to get it stitched up very quickly!!
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by Nachstenliebe Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:08 pm
The meaning behind it would be so comforting if I were in that position. What a lovely gift to be making for a friend
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by Fljotsdale Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:39 pm
Is it a Kincaid? It looks very like... I'm sure your friend will love it - I would.
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by mig-3 Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:04 pm
The design is nice, your sentiments wonderful. Godspeed and smoking needles to you.
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by Cockneystitcher Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:33 pm
A lovely design,just my kind of hide away...I'm sure your friend will love and appreciate it.
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by pamelam Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:17 am
It's a very peaceful and beautiful scene
I'm sure your friend will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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by Rose Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:54 am
That will make a beautiful and thoughtful gift.
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atla
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by atla Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:15 am
That's very beautiful! How sweet of you to stitch it.
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by cassle Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:22 am
Wooow! You must be a very fast stitcher! It's very beautiful one and I hope you could finish it soon!
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by Mabel Figworthy Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:47 am
What a wonderful choice -- you have given symbolic meaning to an already lovely piece and made it very meaningful!
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by Jaki :) Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:57 pm
Beautiful design & love your meaning behind it more
wishing you luck & sending you
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by charmagne_capalad Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:21 pm
Love the design & your own meaning to it
I'm sure this will be much appreciated.
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carolynbb
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by carolynbb Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:15 pm
I figured I'd better post my own progress pics, so here we are after night 1. Tent stitch is so much faster than full cross!
It doesn't look like much, but it's about 1/8 done already.
karen4bells
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by karen4bells Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:56 pm
fantastic start!!
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by Sammi21 Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:06 pm
Lovely design, coming along nicely i see. Love to hear of your kind thoughts, i'm sure they will be much appreciated.
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by XandraS Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:08 pm
it's looking great, and very thoughtful of you to stitch it.
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by pamelam Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:12 pm
You've gotten a lot done in only one night! It looks very pretty!
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by Lisa Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:29 pm
wonderful start and such a beautiful and thoughtful gift!!
wishing you luck & sending you 
fantastic start!! 
