Kingfisher project--Finished 8 22 11

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That is a very attractive project! :wub: and your stitching is beautiful. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Very, very pretty!! :applesauce:
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Yes!! I have finally finished!!! I am so happy with the outcome, just need to find a frame sometime soon. Here's the kingfishers complete with backstitching

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and here is a close of of the kingfisher in the middle of the design--loads and loads of backstitching--and even a few french knots, for the eyes and middle of most of the flowers! Well worth it though. Finished size is about 9 by 13 inches!

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:applesauce: I love kingfishers and I love your cross stitch. they are so pretty and the colors are just lovely. good work. the backstitching was worth it. really makes everything stand out. :applesauce:

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Thanks Carole--I really agree, the backstitching definitely makes it pop--though I must admit, I changed the colors in a lot of it--used darker green for most of the leaves and lighter orange/rust for the flowers--and even left a few small areas of backstitching out--I just didn't want it to be there :)
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That's what makes stitching so much fun. I don't do near enough changing of things though I probably fiddle with backstitching more than anything and I don't mind doing it at all. What you did is really pretty.

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Wow!!!! that is sooooooo good :applesauce: :applesauce: You must be so proud! I love birds and you have stitched this one up beautifully :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Gorgeous!! I love birds an wildlife, so this is right up my street :)
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That looks stunning :applesauce:
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:wub: beautiful!!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Fantastic finish!!! :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: Lovely colors!!
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Gorgeous work!!!! :wub: Congrats on the finish!
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Yay! Congrats on finishing! The backstitching was worth the effort. :) :applesauce:
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Karen this looks so nice.. and good job on the knots too. Very nice finish
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Great job, it came out so pretty!
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It finished magnificently! :wub: Congratulations! :applesauce:
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Congrats on a lovely finish :applesauce: :applesauce:

Kingfishers are beautiful birds....one of my favourites, and your stitching really does them justice...well done!
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That is amazing Karen and the back stitching certainly brings it to life even more. Love the colour changes too just giving it that slightly different look.
Well done and so quickly too

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