Midge's Great Wall of China - updated 13/04/11

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Re: Midge's Great Wall of China - updated 13/04/11

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Here is an update. I have now done 3 pages.
It is not a pleasure to stitch as it is so confetti strewn and the colour changes are horrific.
I do however, love the way it looks and will persevere.
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It definitely looks great -- shame it's not very pleasant to stich, but gosh it's worth it!
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please persevere as it's looking great, well done :applesauce:
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Sorry it is giving you troubles but it is wonderful to watch!!!!!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Very nice update. Sorry the confetti is so bothersome though :(
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Don't give up, it's look lovely so far.
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Looks really good so far,glad you are persevering with it, it will look awesome.
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Loos great, Midge. Can you update your opening picture as to what the final design looks like as the link is broken.
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It looks absolutely wonderful, Midge! Keep at it! :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Imme wrote:Loos great, Midge. Can you update your opening picture as to what the final design looks like as the link is broken.
Unfortunately I can't as Artecy have discontinued this pattern. I don't even have a photo in colour to show you. Sorry.
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very pretty! :applesauce:
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Lovely progress! :applesauce:
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Even though you may not be enjoying this one,like you say it will be worth it. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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This is looking fantastic, well worth persevering with the confetti! :wub:
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It's looking lovely. Shame the confetti is causing you so much bother but it's certainly worth it. It's going to be gorgeous when it's finished :)
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Gorgeous!! :applesauce: Good for you to keep at it. And good for us since we see the updates!
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It looks wonderful!! :applesauce: :applesauce: Sorry to hear it's a pain to stitch ... but it's an absolute pleasure to look at!! :D
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It looks terrific :applesauce:
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looks great ... saw in your signature your also working on peacock tapestry.... I bid on the pattern on ebay but didnt win... so looking forward to seeing yours progress
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Great progress, sorry your not enjoying the stitching, but the effort is certainly worth it
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