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There's an idea!

Don't blame you for making the most out of the nice weekend weather - not exactly a regular occurance here is it?

It is getting better and better, Daz! Well done.

That looks fab

This stitching just gets more and more impressive. Well done.

Super work Daz. Your fingers must be feeling better.

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm just glad to have a little time (and the dexterity) to be able to get some stitching done.
I've backstitched more of the edge of the central panel today, but it doesn't show up on the pics very well. I'll try to get another update ready for the weekend.

Wow Daz its looking great. Well done.

Another coupls of updates
10 May - bottom right of the design completed... confetti stitches on bottom left started


11 May - confetti stitches almost completed on bottom left... backstitching in progress



I'm really enjoying the visual effect of backstitching this border, and I've been considering having a go at some blackwork or similar project soon...
but just to show how much of a novice I still am, I'd been using a double running backstitch technique to do the border without even realising that it was a recognised method

This is looking fabulous Daz. You must be so pleased with how it is progressing.
I love this piece.

With a bit of luck, I'm hoping to get it finished within the coming week.
Yes i'm pleased with it - If anything I actually prefer the surround more than the centre panel

This is looking fantastic -you must be well chuffed!

Well done!

Dazbo, that is so impressive. I showed my husband and he thought it was amazing. (Just had to prove that men stitch too) Actually, he is very supportive and he appreciates the time and effort that it takes to sitich. He's my biggest cheerleader.

Wonderful stitching and a beautiful picture you are really coming on great.

carolyn61 wrote:Dazbo, that is so impressive. I showed my husband and he thought it was amazing. (Just had to prove that men stitch too) Actually, he is very supportive and he appreciates the time and effort that it takes to sitich. He's my biggest cheerleader.

I'm glad you both approve
My other half is one of my biggest supporters too - as well as everyone on this forum of course

Well done, Dazboo, this is going to be wonderful. I also like the frame even better than the patten in the middle. You have done a great work.

There are some very nice free blackstitch patterns out there, if you want to try it out.

dazboo that is really very very good and i wonder now if you are going toframe it the final finished article well done

That really looks amazing, great work

WOW WOW WOW Daz its fantastic, i love it. U have done so well on this peice and i love the border to. Well done.

wow that looks great!!

That's great Daz The rope round the centre makes a huge difference to it