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:applesauce: :applesauce: Absolutely beautiful!!!

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The belt sounds intriguing! 8)
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fccs wrote: Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:10 pm She’s beautiful, and your new start is a perfect choice.
I agree!! Looking forward to your next updates!!
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I failed to provide an update this weekend :oops: Yesterday afternoon I was sitting in my Conservatory doing a bit on my Bunny:

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Before being forced to come back in when the temperature dropped to do more of the backstitching:

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I have just realised a lot of what I thought was backstitching is actually couching :shock: Joy of joys :roll:

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Well, couching should actually be quicker than backstitching... :-)

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Lovely updates Jo! :applesauce:
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Lovely :bunny:

I think that backstitch (and couching) are a necessary evil for a good finish. :wink:
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wendywombat wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:33 am Lovely :bunny:

I think that backstitch (and couching) are a necessary evil for a good finish. :wink:
I agree. Backstitch is not my favorite thing to do, and "necessary evil" is a perfect description in my opinion.
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fccs wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 3:17 pm
wendywombat wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 10:33 am Lovely :bunny:

I think that backstitch (and couching) are a necessary evil for a good finish. :wink:
I agree. Backstitch is not my favorite thing to do, and "necessary evil" is a perfect description in my opinion.
I agree with both of you. One of the attractions for me to HAED is that there is no backstitch. I know that it can be a necessary evil as evidenced by how important the bs is on my Star Wars figures.

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The detail in those leaves is so beautiful.
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I agree about the b/s bringing the yellow ;blobs' to life - well worth the effort. :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Your stitching is beautiful.

The Enchantress is gorgeous, and who can resist a Wrendale ( and who would want to!) Bathtime Bunny is coming along beautifully.

Very well done on all your projects.

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Thank you for you kind comments :) A quick glimpse of my progress:

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And it is time for me to go scrolling again :wink:

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Goodness. The "dress" design really comes to life.
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Very well done with her face Jo, faces can often be the trickiest to get just right and you've done a great job.

The backstitch really makes her and her dress pop.

Beautiful.

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Beautiful. It's always amazing what backstitching can do!

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Garnet wrote: Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:05 am Very well done with her face Jo, faces can often be the trickiest to get just right and you've done a great job.

The backstitch really makes her and her dress pop.

Beautiful.

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And the metallic thread adds that lovely special touch!
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She has really come to life now. Well Done :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Absolutely beautiful Jo! :dance:
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