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Well I made a start!!! For various reasons I only got about 4 hours work in so its not a huge start.

The info bit: 22ct Hardanger fabric stitched 1 over 1. Started bottom right corner.



There is actually three colours in there believe it or not but the bulk is black!!!!

And the good news is that I'm loving the sit on hoop stand so much I'm using it for everything!!!! this is it incase your wondering.
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Yay!!!!!! You've started
Looking good so far, and the sit on frame looks like a really good idea. It'll be interesting seeing you work from the bottom up. Are you going to work in that direction for the whole thing or will you switch to the top at some point?

I will probably stick to working from the bottom, but haven't decided whether I will work across the bottom or work my way up the side.

I might alternate a bit and work on both.

I have one of these hoop frames, and they are really useful. I tend to use it for hardanger, don't know why. Have you wrapped it in bias tape so the wood doesn't catch the fabric? Also holds the fabric tighter, I've found.

Hi Serinde, No I haven't wrapped it but was looking at the bias tape in the stitch direct cataolgue yeaterday thinking maybe that might be a good idea.

Yay!! This must be the most eagerly awaited SAL ever . Great start and I'm looking forward to the next update already.

wow, can't wait to see this one

started!! Well done!!

Niki xxx

You've started !

Hooray you have started I guess you couldn't wait until April Can't to see this one grow

Yay, you've started You're going to be pestered by all of us now for updates

Lessa54 wrote:Yay, you've started You're going to be pestered by all of us now for updates

Absolutely. I am almost as excited as if I were the one stitching this. I sent the link to the pattern to two of my friends who don't stitch (one used to and I'm always encouraging her back to it) and they were awestruck at the design.

Carole

This will be one epic piece of stitching! I can't wait to see it progress.

mechie

I can't wait to see this come together!

Good luck with this massive SAL!

This is going to be so fun to watch! Yay!

Wow. I'm so chuffed that you are stitching this! We are going to have to get a bigger magic bench for everyone to watch this!

oooohhhh so glad you started this, I saw when you were planning it....very excited! You are brave! Good start!

I really can't wait to see you stitch this one. Even Hubby has been asking if you've started it yet

It's going to be great watching this take shape