Butterfly update 10/7/12

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Kirstylou
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Butterfly update 10/7/12

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Well after finishing my lion i started on an Alessandra Adelaide design "Butterfly"

Heres what it should look like

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and here's where i am at after 2 evening's stitching

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I'm stitching it on 16ct sparkly aida, using DMC variations 4180 2 over 1
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That's so delicate ....looks like lace.

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This will be absolutely stunning when it's done. :wub: Great start!
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Beautiful! It's going to be soooo pretty in pink. :wub: :applesauce:
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:wub: Wonderful start! I love the color you chose.. it's going to be beautiful!
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Great start, this is going to be lovely
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Beautiful :applesauce: :applesauce:
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What a beautiful start!!!!! :applesauce:
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:applesauce: Lovely start. I really like her designs and you have picked a really elegant and delicate looking one. The color you are using is so pretty also. I am looking forward to your updates on this one.

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:wub: :applesauce: What a gorgeous design!! I love this one and I definitely will be watching for your updates on it!! Very pretty color choice and beautiful start on it!!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Great start on a lovely design!
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So delicate and beautiful! Great start!
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I love that lacy look,, great colour choice too. :applesauce:
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This is going to be beautiful.
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AA does beatiful designs but I think this is one of the prettiest. Well done on your start.
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:wub: :wub: I adore her stuff...it is so pretty and Lacey and delicate :) can't wait to see your updates on this. Makes me feel more inspired to try things with variegated threads.
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So delicate and lacey. Just love your thread and fabric too. Well done on a great start to this gorgeous one. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Love this pattern! And your choices of fabric and threads are so pretty!! :)
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I love AAN designs - look forward to following your progress on this one!
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Beautiful design, and lovely start. I love the colour. :applesauce:
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