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This will be my first SAL and I'm not sure Iif I'm using it in the right way Anyway I am doing a wedding sampler for a friend from school which needs to be done by October so I can then frame by Nov 5th. I think I've given myself enough time but that remains to be seen as I only get to stitch at night, between re-settling my 21mth old girl (a monster!). Here's where I am so far ...



Hope I've done this right, sorry if I haven't.

Very pretty and yes you have done it right, if you have a picture of what it will look like when finished you can add that if you like.

looks like a really good start. and you posted your picture just fine. And I think probably you've made a lot of progress especially if you have a little one in the "terrible two's - or almost there anyway.

Carole

Its looking great and lovely the sparkly threads in it - they just add to it. Hopefully your daughter will become a little angel and let you get in a lot of stitching. Great start on it.
Keep posting so we can cheer you on with this.

Sally

That looks very pretty!!!!!!

Great progress considering all those distractions!

Oooh, do I see sparklies in there?

Your stitches look beautiful!

Thanks ladys. Yes Mabel there are sparklies in there. Look good but aren't they annoying? I didn't realise just how many there were until I got it but it is worth it (I suppose).

This is what it *should* look like when it's done.



Definitely making progress.

Its going to look lovely!

Metallics are a challenge, but the effect is wonderful - there are some ways to make them easier - use smaller lengths than usual, a bigger needle than usual (size 24 instead of 26 for instance) some people knot the metallic to the needle. And the biggest thing that makes it easier is Thread Heaven - its a thread conditioner if you haven't seen it before and it makes the thread run through the fabric far smoother - and lasts for ages.

Look forward to more progress, hope your monster behaves herself!!

Niki xxx

What a lovely design! My daughter is turning 3.. she's got a bit of a monster in her as well!!
Faith

beautiful design, great progress

Quick up date of where I'm at now.



And featuring my new Q snaps!

Very nice update!! Such a pretty design!!

This is a really pretty design and you're getting on great with it. Q Snaps are a great help, aren't they - I wouldn't be without mine!

Sarah Gixxer wrote:This is a really pretty design and you're getting on great with it. Q Snaps are a great help, aren't they - I wouldn't be without mine!

I am absolutely loving my q snaps. The tension is so much better than hoops AND frames and so easy to adjust! Even though everyone says the same thing I don't think you realise just how good they are until you've actually used one.

Great work

That is looking so pretty.
I'm glad the Q-snaps work for you. I've never even seen them in the stores. I guess its something you have to get on line. I'm thinking about it. Seems like it would be easier than moving my wooden hoop around, and more flexible than a frame.

Carole

I'm enjoying my Q-snaps as well. I found mine at AC Moore Carole, not sure if there is one around you? I've never seen them at Michael's.

Great progress!

I bought mine online from ebay and I think I got another set at 123stitch, but I really do love qsnaps. I did buy ones that JoAnn's had and I really don't like their version nearly as well, plus I don't think they have the smaller ones, only larger ones that are more for quilting