Nicholas is coming together nicely. When I am working on it I can't see the design, it's too close. But I am amazed every time I back off and look.
What appears as a muddle of random stitches up close becomes 3 oranges on a plate with fingers curved around the edge when you hold it away.
I've posted a bit of his early life's legend on my blog if anyone is interested.
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The oranges are nicely finished, Angela.
I know how slow progress can be on x-stitching, especially such a detailed design. Looking good!
What patience! Slow going but so worth it!
Going to be a real masterpiece. My eyes are twitching, though, just looking at those tiny stitches!
It seems to be moving along pretty quickly! Much more quickly than if I were doing it. =)
I'm really trying to get this corner completed because I still have a halo to do and I want to make it bigger than the one in the pattern.
Trust me, my eyes sometimes twitch if I have been at it too long.
This is just gorgeous. Very detailed work, I'm sure, but the results are stunning.
Your X Stitching looks great! I know what a slow process this is but it will be worth it. Is this for you or a gift for someone? It will be a masterpiece for sure. Don't forget to rest those eyes while working. :>)
Pat
It's for me, I have a collection of Bishop Nicholas figurines and this will hang behind it.
"Slow but sure, wins the race" said the tortoise to the hare.
It's great how every week just a little bit more is revealed of the picture.
p.s. Angela, you may want to change the link address in the post above. It's non-accessible for us clicking on it. Luckily I have your blog in my bookmarks so I went to see you that way.
Here's the live link to my blog: http://canterburycottageherbals.blogspot.com/2013/05/st-nicholas-is-slowly-coming-together.html
Well I guess copy & paste.....hmmmm
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