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OK thought it was time for an update before I go to bed

Here's an overview:


And here is a close up of the metallics which I am finding much more manageable after some great advice on here - shorter lengths of thread and tie it to the needle:


Am thoroughly enjoying stitching this. Have made a few counting mistakes but nothing major so haven't seen much of Mr with this one so far.

great update, the metalics are showing up nicely. So glad that you are having better luck using them now

This one's so pretty; love the soft colors! Glad to hear the metalllics are working out okay; they can be hard to manage.

Fantastic!!!!!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous!
I adore metallics.

So pretty!

its sooooo pretty

Great stitching

That's sooooo pretty, I love the colours in it

I it. It's going to be gorgeous when completed!
Faith

Oooh sparkly
Love it!

Looking great, so bright

...Ooooh, can't believe I've missed this thread! The butterflies are sooooo pretty!!!!

I very much LOVE this!

Very pretty. Has Charmagne seen this one?!

Not updated for awhile so thought now would be a good time seems as I have finished all the main stitching and just have the backstitching and beads to do before its complete.

Here is a pic:


Have really enjoyed stitching this one

Ooooohhhhhh those are so pretty!!!!!!!

I love the colors... they are so pretty
Faith

Oh it's beautiful! The colors are so pretty!

such pretty colours! Looking very beautiful already.

And here it is complete:


It's my first completed project and I gave it to my friend's little girl as she loves butterflies and faires