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Re: Poppies

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Oh Rose this is so pretty and beautifully stitched, well done
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Somehow missed that you had finished this! It came out so lovely and will look forward to seeing it framed! :applesauce: :applesauce: :wub: :wub:
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Only just catching up with this one - and what a BEAUTIFUL result !! :wub:
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Oh, Rose, I have just caught up with it, it's really-really wonderful!
Congratulations! :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Beautiful finish congrats :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Congratulations on the beautiful finish Rose.
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Re: Poppies All Framed Up!!!

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Here it is all framed up.

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Close up of the poem

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Close up of the poppies

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I really like how well the brown brings out the colors they did a great job framing. Son loved it.
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Wow, that is *fantastic*. :shock: Beautiful and touching.
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It looks superb in that frame! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Oh wow, that looks brilliant :D :applesauce:
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I adore those poppies Rose and the frame is wonderful.
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That is absolutly stunning Rose!! :wub: :wub: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Absolutely stunning.
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Really beautiful, I love poppies and this is just stunning! :applesauce: :applesauce:

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Fantastic Rose. I love how it has been framed and am not suprised your son loved it.
It is a really lovely piece of work.
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wow, this project is really amazing!
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Beautifully framed, and the poem simply adds to the beauty of this piece. I love it
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The poem adds a sensitive touch to a very special piece of stitching.

Inspirational :applesauce: :applesauce:

Well done Rose!! :applesauce:
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Thats just perfect Rose :) Beautifully stitched and a lovely frame :applesauce:
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Beautiful!!! I'm glad he liked it! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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