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I started the "Christmas Chickadee" by Valerie Pfeiffer from World of Cross Stitching but stitched it on 14 count aida. I should have used three strands for better coverage and so went back over the hat with an extra strand but coudn't be bothered to go back over the rest. If I ever stitch it again I will use evenweave.
Here's my work in progress
And here's the finished one from the magazine
As ever, clicking on the images will enlarge them.
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Very cute!
Posted by: Dee | November 26, 2006 at 11:18 PM
This is an adorable ornament! And you are doing a wonderful job!
Posted by: Vicki | December 03, 2006 at 10:42 PM
Lovely bird :-)
Posted by: Gladys | January 03, 2007 at 08:57 PM