Present for my Mother - Seaview out of the window

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Re: Present for my Mother - Seaview out of the window

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Wow, you've made a great start on a really lovely design. It's so calming. I'm looking forward to more.
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A lovley update. You are doing well with this as you have stitched a lot since last picture. Your mum will be so delighted with it when finished. It is a lovely large size picture & very pretty. :applesauce:
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:applesauce: Lovely update!! I'm sure your mother is already loving it!

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Oh lovely, we will soon see what is beyond the curtain! :D
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You are making good progress on this lovely design. I am looking forward to the next update.
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I finished the curtain of page 1

I am happy and also a little bit ahead of schedule, which is great!

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That just looks so curtain-y! Silly word, I know, but I mean it's got the movement beautifully!
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Curtainy, yes it does!I love it! Can’t wait to continue with the window frame and the view!
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refreshing picture to make. good start

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As others have said what an absolutely beautiful design and I'm loving your updates, it's growing very fast! Can't wait to see more :applesauce:
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Well done on finishing the curtain so quickly! :applesauce:
Now, for the more colorful scenery...Looking forward to the next update.
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Well done, the curtain already looks lifelike!
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:oops: missed this one as I've been a bit 'off piste' recently...but it wonderful! The curtains on the corner look so 'real'! :dance:
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Small update, just because I think the curtain effect looks a lot more beautiful with a bit of window frame coming out.
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Oh it does doesn't it, makes all the different a view of the window frame too :applesauce:
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The sky of page 1 is done
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I've been checking this thread daily for an update on this beautiful design! It's looking amazing, I'm sure your Mum will be delighted with it
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It is looking really great and some other colours coming into now makes it more alive. :)
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Getting on really well - it's a window you can't help wanting to look out of!
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Beautiful! You're getting along on this very well!
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