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Aww, thank you for all the lovely replies, they do mean ever such a lot to me.

Looking forward for your next update, Maureen. He must be a pleasure to stitch.

Podolyanka wrote: Thank you very much for sharing this method.

You are welcome, Lyudmila I am still amazed that we can share tips and tricks when we all live so far away from each other. Isn't brilliant!

Not managed as much I would like due to my stay in St. Cross Stitchers and this photo was taken on the morning of the Jab, however Rhys wanted to pop on and say hello


Hoping by the weekend I'll be able to stitch again.

He's adorable, and very seasonal too!

and oh so bright and cheerful in your wintry weather. He is gorgeous Maureen and oh so neatly and beautifully stitched. Try not to do too much at once though to give your arm a chance to get really well.

The red shading on his breast is gorgeous. Do not do too much, Maureen, as it is early days after being unwell but well done for picking this lovely project again.

I love your Robin he is so colourful

Thank you lovelies for all your replies.

A special thanks to our Mabel for the instructions for her woven picot poinsettia.

I have never done woven picot before but had a go nonetheless and remember I was given a large bag of Pearl Cotton no.8?, well I used it as it has a lovely sheen and


Not as neat as our Mabel's brooch, but I am pleased with my first effort, the light is terrible today for taking photos so please excuse the flash.

I also had DS take a photo of it being worn


Thank you again Mabel for your wonderfullly clear instructions and the link to Mary Corbet's instructions for the woven picot.

Next I'm going to try double knitting and see how large it turns out. With the Pearl Cotton it measure 3cm (tiny!)

That's come out beautifully! And what a great idea to use perle cotton, you're right, it has a lovely sheen. I must try one #5 or perhaps even #3

How lovely that turned out! And I agree that Mabel has just about the best instructions around!

Carole

Lovely work.

Wow, this look intricate but is so bright and cheerful!

Very WELL DONE Maureen. It is gorgeous and lovely to see it being worn too.

Very well done, Maureen! It is always a wonder to me when people can do lots of different techniques.

Well done!