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Yes, I wish I could afford framing it, I will have to see what options there are. But if it is too expensive (very possible), I will hang it on a bellpull hanger, and wash it once in a while.
It seems I am going to have some more private students in the evenings, which means a bit more money, so perhaps I can save for the frame.
Also, I have never really framed anything but I am going to try and learn - maybe I can do it on my own. But I really want it to be beautiful.

I'm following you around today, Agi! I've not done as much on this as Agi has, but I do agree that doing all the blue in this latest piece is the best way to tackle the section (great minds...! ) Here is my latest on the BoInk:

Such a wonderful piece to do. It really is looking great. Both of these are different but so impressive in there own way. I love it.

It's so beautiful, Serinde! Your using Aida makes it a bit smoother somehow, if you know what I mean. I love working on linen but sometimes I feel my stitches are not as even as they are on other pieces.
I have been comparing our two pieces, and I think we choose very similar colours, though, didn't we?

By the way, don't you all have a feeling that the one in the left bottom corner, the pale blue looks like it is unfinished? To me it seems a bit different from the other parts. I was thinking of stitching a line around it or something... Can't decide. I will wait until the last two installments are done and see the overall effect first.

That's interesting, Agi, I just showed your and Serinde's update to DH and he was impressed and liked them very much but said the bottom left-hand corner stood out from the rest. Not sure what you could do about it though -- the thing that springs to mind is backstitch but as the rest is all in full cross stitch somehow I don't think that would look quite right. As I've got the whole thing in my cross stitch program I may play around with it a bit before I start on the whole thing...

It is a stunning piece! great progress both of you
It will be very interesting what you come up with for that corner one Mabel.

Fantastic progress to both of you!!! They are looking GREAT! Happy stitching for more!

These are looking wonderful! Great progress ladies!

I have done it



Now, until the next installment I have some small things to do (quilt squares and cards), and my Blackstone Fantasy Garden to start!

That looks fantastic! Love the colours. Shall have to get my needle busy!!

Really beautiful Agi

That looks great. I love the colors. Fantastic Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's wonderful, Agi!

That has worked out really well!

That really is beautiful Agi!

Great work

It looks so beautiful!! And your progress is great!

These are coming along beautifully

What great progress you girls have made.

I left mine at home when I went to Spain so I've a bit of catching up to do!
Just downloaded the 2 latest elements and as soon as I shall get them stitched and photo'd