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Don't ask me how, but no matter how early I start stitching a project that's going to be a gift I always end up in a race against time to get it finished! The latest one that's keeping me awake at night is Tulipa Gesneriana from Scarlet Quince which is (hopefully!) going to be a Christmas present for my mum.

I've been stitching it for almost 5 months now, but it's been pretty slow going. As anyone who's stitched a SQ piece knows, 99% of the colours used are blends and pretty much the whole thing is confetti! It also comes out looking much smaller in pictures, by the time it's done it will be 19 inches tall!

Here's a picture of what it will look like when it's done (with apologies for the quality, all I have is my phone)-



And here's where I'm up to so far-



As you can see, finishing the rest of it in 2 months may be a bit of a tall order! But I think if I neglect a few other things (housework, sleeping, eating) I might just be able to do it!

Housework can be set aside, for sure. How about catnaps and snacks to replace sleeping and eating? Of course, there is also working for a living, but into every life a little rain must fall.

This is a lovely design, only made possible, I guess, by all the blends and confetti. We will cheer you on, and I have just pulled up the magic bench.

A beautiful design! The detail is amazing and your stitching is beautiful!!

I too will grab a and encourage you on!! I have always thought that housework was over-rated, although missing the eating and sleeping bit, might be pushing it!! Alternatively, it would also make a beautiful Easter/Spring gift, just in case!!

That's a very pretty design! You're doing great work! Hope you'll be able to finish it before Christmas!

The work you've done is amazing! I hope you're able to get it done in time! You've come to the perfect place for a good cheer squad
Faith

I think that's a lovely design and you've made great progress . We'll be happy to encourage stitch stitch stitching to meet your deadline . But like someone else said, just in case you don't make it for Christmas that will make a lovely Mother's Day Gift!

Very pretty design and you've made great progress on it!! It's going to make a wonderful gift no matter if it's ready for Christmas or some other occasion!

It is a beautiful design and will make a wonderful present !!!!!

Love your project hope you get it done in time

Lovely design - fingers crossed for getting it done for Christmas! You'll have plenty of support on here in any case

Good luck getting this beautiful project done! Your story sounds extremely familiar! Many is the Christmas I was up 'til the wee hours trying to complete a gift...

A very pretty project. Great work

You have great progress on a lovely project. Here's a bit of encouragement for you

That's lovely.

We'll be happy to cheer you on.

Such a lovely design

What a pretty design; the colors are lovely! I'm sure you'll make your deadline!

The Gods have conspired against me! In the very first week of my challenge I've had a ton of essential wedding planning, visiting relatives and a lovely surprise date from my fiance! As much fun as it's been, it's not left much time for stitching! Still, I've managed to do the first row of the page, which was 5 stitches deep, and another row of 10. And I suppose a little progress is better than none at all!



In order to keep on track for my Christmas finish my goal for this week is to get to the top of the completed tulip, which is 3 full rows . I've got nothing planned this week though, so all my time will be devoted to this project, apart from work, cooking, and maybe the odd hour or two of sleep!

Very pretty!

Big hand for undertaking a SQ project - SO much detail. It looks lovely so far.

you'll make it -- such a gorgeously detailed design!