Charlie's Falling Star (Charlie's Ark) - Finished and framed

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Charlie's Falling Star (Charlie's Ark) - Finished and framed

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I received 2 Charlie's Ark kits for Xmas from my Mum (Charlie's Falling Star and Birth Sampler), which I've been hankering to stitch ever since I first saw them.

The first one I'm going to do is Charlie's Falling Star. I've never done a project this big before now, but I think I'm going to love it.

It's on ivory 16-count aida and the stitched piece will measure 19.5cm x 19cm.

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I've already sorted out the flosses, so tonight I'm going to grid the fabric and start stitching as soon as Xander is in bed and see how far I can get!
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Oh, this one is lovely! :wub:
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Thats lovely Kelly, I bet you can't wait to get started :dance:
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oooooohhhhhhh that is really cute. I likey!!!!! :wub:
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That's so cute, I bet your itching to get started on it! :D

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Well, I sorted out the flosses as soon as Xander went down for his nap yesterday and then gridded the fabric after putting him to bed at night - then I started stitching! I didn't get much done as I was very tired after a long, busy, exciting day, but here's what I did:

All gridded up and floss sorted:
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Progress 25/12/09:
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This is part of the upper-left window pane - I figured as I was quite tired I'd start with a really easy bit!
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That is a lovely design. Look forward to seeing your progress.
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This looks lovely Kell. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Lovely design and a good start :applesauce: :)
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More blue sky stitched tonight - almost finished this window pane!
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That's coming on great Kell! Well done.
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Nice! That's a really cute design. :D
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Great start Kell :applesauce:
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Great start! It's such a cute design :)
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Super start!!!! :applesauce:
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Oh this is nice :D :applesauce:
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Another stitching update. This is where I'm up to as of tonight:

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I've finished the blue sky in this window pane, the sill of this section and also the star. So far it's an absolute joy to stitch! :)
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Well done Kell, you're whizzing ahead with this one.
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It is so good that you enjoy it - and it looks absolutely great! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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