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pattiebelle wrote:ketta, i've been so inspired by your work, that i ordered this chart and flosses today.

i want to practice on 25ct to see if i like it for my larger HAED project.

you've done such a beautiful job, i hope i can do as well.

Aw... thanks pattiebelle! I think you'll really enjoy working on the project. Even though it's small, it does retain a fair amount of detail. And thank you for the compliments! I'm sure you'll do a fabulous job and I'm looking forward to watching your SAL on it if you do one.

Ok, I finished this yesterday. The only part I really didn't like was not having all my threads at once, as I'd planned to stitch solidly from section to section rather than leave holes (like I tend to in larger projects). Having to go back and clean up all the missing bits took a lot of time. Otherwise, it's been a great, quick though detailed project.

As far as the pattern goes, there are a couple of what I call 'outlier' stitches that stand out. If I were to do this again, I'd fix them. I just don't have it in me at this moment to do it -- frogging sucks! I wouldn't have minded if it had been an inch wider and longer to allow for a bit more detail, but I still love it just as it is.

I decided to frame it, as both my niece and nephew have Nooks. While they do read books, it's not like I did as a kid, and I think these projects would be appreciated more as wall hangings. I did start my nephew's last night, and will post that SAL soonish. Oh, and I'll post a pic once this is framed!

That was amazingly fast stitching. And so beautiful. I love this one and will get to mine eventually. You did a wonderful job and don't forget to post a pic of it framed.

Carole

That's lovely . Your niece is one lucky girl!!

absolutely beautiful!! Great finish!!

That is SUPER!!!!!!!!

Congratulations! Pink is my favorite color so looking at this made my eyes happy. It's beautifully stitched.

Beautiful finish Ketta - your niece will love it!

Beautiful finish.....Congratulations your niece will be thrilled I'm sure!

Wonderful finish!!!! Nooks... that's right.. most things are digital now huh... kind of makes bookmarks on the verge of being obsolete...
Faith

That's lovely

You have done a great job. This is such a pretty design and I'm sure your niece will love it!!!!

Wonderful job!! Congrats on the finish!

Great finish!! Well done

gorgeous! I'm sure she'll love it!

Fantastic finish

It looks fantastic! Wonderful job, and congrats on the finish!!

That's a beautiful finish - I'm sure your niece will love it