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Wow!
I have only just found this thread.... just took me 30 mins to read everything!

What a project! What a Gal! Well done!

I "guesstimate" 236 hours

catch!

Fleur, I have been thinking about the verse you want to stitch, and here's what I think... I presume your husband is a Police Officer? If so, I would stitch the verse for yourself... and your Hubby. It's way too much work to give away (the first time at least) I think it is a wonderful verse... well...

It must have been stitched on one piece of Aida - or what?

Well Fleur... I believe you can do it. However, it IS A HUGE Cross stitch project that will take a lot of planning and designing. But when you look at the "Michelangelo" thread, it seems to be totally do-able! I design all my own work. I have only really thought about this since I have joi...

I have just added this to my list of "things to see before I die!" along with the pyramids of Egypt, grand Canyon etc... WOW

grub72 wrote:i wish they had free audio books online so we can listen and stitch at the same time.

Hi Grub,
I get them from my local library.... free. I also have a good set of headphones so I don't annoy the family! Bliss!

Well Done Kins & Dean!

Global Warming!

Thank you to everyone! What a great place to meet other stitchers! I have been made to feel very welcome, and I plan on sticking around to see what you all are up to.

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YUK! Don't you hate that! But I bet you're happy to have your water back!

I just discovered how to enjoy me favourite book and stitch at the same time!!!
AUDIO BOOKS!
Today I stitched for 3 hours whilst listening to a book by one of my favourite authors
Sue Grafton... How good is that? Why didn't I think of this sooner?
Very happy

LOL Lacemaker! No - I have to admit... even after 30 years he's still a WIP!

Ok girls.... I think I get it. You're either a one-at-a-time kinda girl or not.... I have just had a really funny thought..... My best friend is also a cross stitcher AND quilter AND scrapbooker (you get the picture) She often has multiple projects on the go. What made me laugh to myself just now (i...

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Woooooh Mabel!
So much to do..... so little time!

I think I will stick to one at a time for now, only to keep from getting "Cross-Eyed"!!!
LOL

Can you put a photo of the family tree on fr us al to see, please. Rosemary Will do Rosemary... as soon as it's something to see! I have nearly completed the first stage, but the rest is in my mind (and on my computer) so I will post photo's when I have done enough for you to see the concept! :thinks:

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Thanks Girls,

I may have to get involved with a SAL to increase my WIP's!

I am working on a "Family Tree" (of sorts) that's going to take me months to complete, so maybe I will have a list soon!