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Sorry guys - its on aida 18ct and is 14" x 14". It uses an AWFUL lot of metallic thread as well which will be a first for me, so fingers crossed!! Have heard alot of horror stories on here!

I have made a start, but its not alot so won't post a picture just yet, but hope to work on it tomorrow so will have something more to show.

BTW, how GREAT are the Chrimbo smilies!!!!

Nic

After using the light effects/metallics threads in my Wishing Star I thoroughly recommend plenty of Thread Heaven or similar. Also, I've found storing them a real pain as they tend to separate so I've found it easier to tape the ends together with really low-tack masking tape.

Mel xxx

This should be lovely! Am looking forward to following it with you Nic.
Don't worry about metallics, I love them
Just dont use them too long and you kind of get to see how they are behaving as you go along.
They are a total pain to frog though for sure.

Ok pulling up the magic bench to await the pictures. So excited!!!!

Thanks for your encouragement as usual guys. Here's a pic of my progress so far and REALLY enjoying this one!

The picture has come out a bit dark as just taken it, but you hopefully get the general idea.....

What a stunning project

so pretty!

So beautiful and life-like. Oh I can't wait to see more.

Wow! This is wonderful Nic, looks really fabulous.

This looks fantastic, look forward to more updates

It's going to be something fantastic. Go on and show us something more!

She looks terrific. What wonderful progress.

Great start!!

She's looking fab Nic

It's really wonderful!

You've done LOADS!!! She's so pretty!

Fascinating stitch!!

Gorgeous!

Another lovely picture for me to watch growing. It's coming along beautifully.