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richardandtracy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:14 pm Coming on really nicely.
The confetti in the eagle's feathers must be quite difficult.

Regards,

Richard.

Indeed!! and to top it off I have to be frugal with the thread--the designer makes her kits using DMC threads, but refuses to give the #s that are used and won't replenish any that may run short. I am finding that I may run out on a couple and I am stitching on 36 count linen versus the 14 count aida provided in the kit!! I will manage though

Thanks to all for the feedback, should have another update in a few days!!

A free advice for such cases. As I stitch in 3 strands on 14 count Aida, while most kits in the world are meant for those stitching in 2 strands on 16ct, I cant rely on the threads they put into the kit. SO, the moment I open the kit, I take out all my DMC threads(8 thread storage boxes sorted by colours) [my friend in such cases takes the organizer from the kit to the nearest thread shop which sells DMC] and find out easilly what numbers are on the organizer(in the kit). Next step- I write the numbers next to threads on the organizer. The last step- winding up the few threads they put on the organizer onto my own bobbins with corresponding numbers and then stitch using them. If I still have not enough thhreads at home, I order them on Day1 of my work on the project. Sounds like additional work, but in fact it saves a lot of nervous energy.

Good advice!

It looks amazing, Karen, especially his eye...
Good idea from Lyudmila.

Good advice Lyudmila. I usually do try to make sure I have enough on hand in my stash, but neglected to do that before I started this project. So far I am doing okay, but a few of the threads will be close!!

Here is my update--it finally feels like I have made some decent progress




The lower right corner is now done, and I'm working my way across the bottom going left

Magnificent!

So Impressive! What a wonderful bird!

He is magnificent!! I have stitched the bald eagle several times and the nuances of the shading can be a real challenge. You are doing a great job and he is truly majestic!

Carole

Wow, he is truly magnificent! You must be eager to see the Grand Finish, now that you can see him in all his beauty.

I love him! More, please.

A very commanding bird and he is coming to life magnificently under your needle and thread.

Wow that is amazing!! I absolutely love this project

Finally getting to the home stretch!! The eagle itself is nearly finished and I then have a couple of red stripes to do. Here is my progress as of yesterday when I moved the qsnaps!!



I hope to be finished with this within the next couple of weeks!! Thank you for all of the encouragement!!

That eagle is looking very noble! Good work.

Such a magnificent image, and definitely on the home stretch!

That is a magnificent Eagle and you are oh so close to a finish on this wonderful image.

He’s absolutely gorgeous!

fccs wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:00 am He’s absolutely gorgeous!

Couldn't agree more.

wendywombat wrote: Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:14 am

fccs wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:00 am He’s absolutely gorgeous!

Couldn't agree more.

Nor could I. Magnificent!

Carole