Egypt updated 16th April

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paul
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Egypt updated 16th April

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My mum has been on at me for years to stitch her an Egypt design but I’ve been putting it off for ages as it’s not something that interests me. But then I had an idea.

To make it fun for me I’m doing a big piece. Remember my Disney piece? Well it will be like that just no way as big. Shall use
hieroglyphs as a border around the whole thing and fray edges of fabric so it looks like a Papyrus. Or at least that’s the plan but that could change as I go along.

This piece is in the centre...

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And just below that....

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What a great idea!
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I think this looks amazing Paul! I love all things to do with Egypt so I look forward to seeing more of your progress.
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What a great start. All the afghans I used to stitch were themes. I would collect all kinds of charts of whatever the theme was (cats, dogs, sports, birds etc etc) and then sort of sketch how I would lay things out and go for it. Kind of like your Disney project. I will be looking forward to seeing how your piece turns out. So far I'd say you are doing a great job!


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Go to the Top of the Class Paul for designing that that, a fabulous idea. Looking forward to seeing it come to life.
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Ooh, will be lovely to see this one growing.
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Fantastic idea!! I can’t wait to see it progress :)
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Squirrel wrote:Go to the Top of the Class Paul for designing that that, a fabulous idea. Looking forward to seeing it come to life.
I absolutely agree!! What a masterpiece this is going to be!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: Egypt updated 23 rd Feb

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I’m half way with this design


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Re: Egypt updated 23rd Feb

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Oooooohhhhh This is fabulous!

You have made great progress with this fascinating project, and your stitches are so lovely and neat and even.

I remember your Disney project, that was a fabulous labour of love, unique.

Can't wait to see how this progresses.

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Very impressive, and I love the colours!
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Re: Egypt updated 23rd Feb

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Mabel Figworthy wrote:Very impressive, and I love the colours!
I agree!

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Re: Egypt updated 23rd Feb

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Fabulous! I love the pharaoh's eyes. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: Egypt updated 23rd Feb

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Great work :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: Egypt updated 23rd Feb

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Last section to go. Getting the hang of the metallic thread nightmare too now


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Re: Egypt updated 4th March

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That's really impressive. And, yeah, metallic thread... but worth it. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: Egypt updated 4th March

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Beautiful detail and beautiful stitching!!

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Re: Egypt updated 4th March

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Great update! :applesauce:
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Re: Egypt updated 4th March

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Serinde wrote:That's really impressive. And, yeah, metallic thread... but worth it. :applesauce: :applesauce:
I agree!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: Egypt updated 4th March

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wendywombat wrote:
Serinde wrote:That's really impressive. And, yeah, metallic thread... but worth it. :applesauce: :applesauce:
I agree!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
My thoughts exactly!! Beautiful update!! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
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