karen4bells 2020 projects--Udate 7 25 2020

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karen4bells 2020 projects--Udate 7 25 2020

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It's been a good while since I have posted any updates on my stitching, been so much going on, but at long last I am going to post a couple here.
First is one that was gifted to me from Debby--thank you so much!! I am nowhere near finished but I wanted to share my progress. I switched out the 14 count aida for a 36 or 40 count linen and love how it's looking already--pardon the wrinkles, but I needed to move the qsnaps and thought this would be a great time to take a progress photo

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Next is one that is completed, but not yet finished as it's intended bell pull--Bucilla Flowers, Birds & Butterflies again I switched out the fabric that came in the kit from a white aida to a really pretty hand dyed blue aida--here it is completed
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and here it the photo from the kit packaging
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Gorgeous! You have such a good eye for changing the fabrics. The blue really sets off the flowers wonderfully. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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These are really beautiful!!! Serinde is so right when she said you have a really good ability as to picking the right fabric for a project. The eagle is awesome on the linen :applesauce: :applesauce: and the blue is perfect for the bell pull!

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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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I love the bell pull, so bright and vibrant with lovely flowers. The one in progress looks interesting and I am looking forward to seeing the finished piece. :) :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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Lovely to see you again :wave: and those projects too! The eagle is magnificent and I like your fabric swaps.
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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Love the blue fabric...it's often been my choice of colour as a background...but it really makes those pretty flowers stand out!! :whoop: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Lovely flowers, beautifully stitched :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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Brilliant! Love the eagle and the blue fabric choice..
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Lovely. Both are coming along well.
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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Thank you for all of the feedback!! I should have another update on my eagle soon--Love stitching on it, but it does do the eyes in, so many shades of gray and white!! :D
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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Very nice & great fabrics :applesauce:
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--April 18 2020

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Thanks for all of the replies!!! Just moved the qsnaps again and it's coming along slowly but surely. Here is how the Eagle Flag is now looking

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Doesn't seem like much but it's at least progress!! :whoop:
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--Udate 5 24 2020

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It is looking great Karen and that eagle is really coming to life under your needle. A lovely update :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--Udate 5 24 2020

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

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Oh my goodness he is magnificent!
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The eagle is absolutely stunning!!!!
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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--Udate 5 24 2020

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Again, it is time for another update--had to move the qsnaps once more.
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Thanks for all of the encouragement!! :)
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Mr Eagle is awesome and the flag is growing nicely too, A lovely update Karen. :whoop: :whoop: :whoop: :whoop: :whoop:
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Coming on really nicely.
The confetti in the eagle's feathers must be quite difficult.

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Re: karen4bells 2020 projects--Udate 6 2 2020

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One of the most difficult birds I ever stitched was the Bald Eagle because of the number colors and the confetti that seemed like 90% of the stitching. You are doing a beautiful job and this is a perfectly beautiful design!

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