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    Old 06-26-2013, 07:04 AM
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    I started this one last night just to see, can't work on it alot right now. Have so many going to complete. I tried two strand and way to thick, so I'm using one strand. Thanks for looking.
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    I use one strand also. What type of background fabric are you using?
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    Old 06-26-2013, 07:30 AM
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    I'm using a light tan muslin. I think it goes really well and a variegated brown floss. The picture isn't the best but the thread really goes well. Thank you.


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    Old 06-26-2013, 07:33 AM
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    ​Looking good!
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    Beautiful, I am sure it will be a masterpiece when your done - hope you will post again.
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    Old 06-26-2013, 07:49 AM
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    Thank you, there are 12 blocks all together, so this one will take a while, as there very detailed.
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    looks good so far
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    I also do a lot of red work and use one strand
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    I'm using one strand for this one as the lines are so close.


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    I also do a lot of red work and use one strand
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    Looking good!
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