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Midge's Great Wall of China - updated 13/04/11
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:45 am
by Midge
Last December (2008) Steve and I went to China on business. Whilst we were there, we went to the Great Wall and has a fabulous time. I decided that I would try and find a pattern to do that captured our experience.
I found quite a few that I didn't like and then found this one on Artecy's website.
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It is kitted up and ready to go in the new year. It is 300x 188 stitches and contains 55 colours. It will measure 21 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches when it is complete.
Re: Midge's great wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:47 am
by Lizzy
I really like this one and will look forward to your progress pics
Re: Midge's great wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:13 am
by meerkat
That is lovely,it really has captured the atmosphere of old China, and I
the lilac colours in the design
Re: Midge's great wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:26 am
by Slinky
Good heavens Midge, that's a project and a half!! It's fabulous but not exactly a 'quick-stitch', perhaps it should be an honourary HAED!!
Good for you! I shall enjoy watching this develop.
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:17 pm
by wendywombat
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:35 pm
by agi
Beautiful project, Midge!
Good luck with it.
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:21 pm
by Lessa54
Beautiful picture. Look forward to seeing the progress pics on this one
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:36 pm
by Rose
That look fabulous. Can't wait for it to start!!!!!
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:09 pm
by Midge
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:45 pm
by Slinky
*bows with a flourish* Pleased to be of assistance, Ma'am!
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:24 pm
by mags
Oh wow, looking forward to this one.
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:18 pm
by Nachstenliebe
Wow...that's gunna be big! It's a gorgeous design! I can't wait to see this one unfold!
Faith
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:42 am
by Mabel Figworthy
Such an interesting depiction of the subject, this will be great! (and BIG!)
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:55 pm
by Lizzieh
Lovely picture but me thinks it will need a lot of perseverence.
Liz
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:44 pm
by agi
can't wait for pictures
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:19 pm
by Lizzy
Ive been tempted by this one a few times now and it looks a great one to stitch. Cant wait to see the pics
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:50 pm
by Wandatoo
Great project and a lot of work ahead. I look forward to watching this one.
I visited China in 1985 and was fascinated by the Great Wall and other historical spots that I had only read about.
I was into needlepoint at the time, before I switched to cross stitch, and everywhere I went, I looked for a pattern or canvas to purchase. Funny thing was, they had none -- only completed tapesties for sale. No-one could understand that I wanted to stitch it myself! Because I wanted the souvenir, I ended up buying a completed needlepoint (15" by 24") of a pagoda reflected in a pond. It cost me all of $12 . . . . !!
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:01 pm
by SusanF
What a beautiful project this will be - I'm looking forward to your updates and photos
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:08 pm
by Cockneystitcher
Look forward to seeing your progress.
Re: Midge's Great Wall of China
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:19 am
by Midge
Not much to show, but here is the first pic anyway.
