Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Scarlet Macaw Preening

Hello all!

I'm so excited to be joining this SAL! Thank you!

This project was planned as a restart for 2015 so joining in this SAL will make me work on it at least once a month, even if it isn't for very long. It's probably my favourite chart of all time!

Here's Sherlock, as he's been called with his details:

Shinysun's Cross Stitching
Stitch Count 400 x 532 (260 x 470 without background)
To be stitched on 32ct Autumn Woodland Belfast Linen 2 over 2 (no background)

Those of you already familiar with my blog will know that I was not happy with my previous fabric and have concerns about the new one. But I'm seeing this project as a huge challenge and am looking forward to it very much, even if it is with fear and trepidation!

See you next year!

Rachel x
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14 comments:

  1. HeatherDecember 24, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    I was hoping this would be your project he's so pretty!

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  2. SarahDecember 24, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Wow what a beautiful chart. So glad you decided to give it another go. Can't wait to watch Sherlock come together.

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    1. RachelDecember 31, 2014 at 12:31 AM

      Thank you Sarah. I don't think I've ever restarted a project before but I'm looking forward to the challenge. :)

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  3. Caitlin DDecember 24, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Great pick. I love the colors, and that fabric is gorgeous!

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    1. RachelDecember 31, 2014 at 12:32 AM

      Thanks Caitlin. It took me a long time to decide on a replacement fabric but I've definitely made the right decision. :)

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  4. KateDecember 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful colors :-)

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    1. RachelDecember 31, 2014 at 12:33 AM

      Thank you. The bright colours will definitely be fun to work with. :)

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  5. RahennaDecember 24, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Woooow, that is HUGE but soooo detailed! And I love the fabric you chose to replace the background. Can't wait to see your start! :)

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    1. RachelDecember 31, 2014 at 12:35 AM

      Thanks Rahenna. I wouldn't usually choose charts this big but this was a MUST HAVE as soon as I saw it, irrespective of the size! :)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    I am awe over the colours on that fabric it is gorgeousness!! that is going to be one beautiful picture when finished!!

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    1. RachelDecember 31, 2014 at 12:36 AM

      Thanks Tammy. I just hope I live long enough to complete it! Hopefully this (your) blog will encourage the needle to burn on this one! :)

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  7. Leonore WintererDecember 27, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Oh, what a beautiful fabric! I bet he'll look lovely :)

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    1. RachelDecember 31, 2014 at 12:37 AM

      Thank you Leonore. I have had such wonderful comments about the fabric I think I'm going to start crying! :)

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