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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

A Quick Decision

I participated in an SAL over at Ink Circle Stitchers last year (Cirque des Cercles owes that SAL a big thanks) and part one of my winnings arrived today. (well, probably yesterday but I didn't get to the mailbox until today)

I had the option of picking a chart and it was a no-brainer: I went for Masquerade. I'd thought that the ornament version in JCS was cute, so a full size version? Score!

Of course, about five minutes after I ripped apart the envelope I checked my stash on the off chance, and... well, I went ahead and started it! Definitely the shortest in-hand to start time ever!

The fabric is 32 count Pewter lugana, and I'm going with the DMC conversion.

I have to mention that I love Tracy's charts: they're large-print so it's very easy to see, split over multiple pages which means no wrestling with a a bulky chart and no rips along fold lines and do not have similar symbols that I could mix up in the middle of the night.

Still haven't found the memory card. The picture is courtesy of the internal memory.
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28 comments:

  1. EditJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    That was a quick start! :) But with such a nice pattern,no wonder you felt like starting immediately.

    I hope you'll find the memory card soon!

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  2. ColeJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    You sure picked a great chart!!! I don't think I could've waited to start it either :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    What a lovely start! Beautiful pattern!

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  4. LesleyanneJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Congrats on your win. Lovely new really quick start.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Great new start!

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  6. DeniseJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    It was a MUST start huh? Great pattern - have fun!

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  7. PoppypatchworkJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    That's a great chart, can't wait untill it's finished. As for you card, stop looking and then you will find it. Always works for me.

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  8. DanielleJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Great start! I had no idea there was a large version of this. You learn something new every day!

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  9. AnnieJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Congrats on your win. I love that big sister companion pattern to the JCS ornament. Have fun with it!

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  10. GiovannaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Hehe, I've had moments like that too! This is a beauty, I'm thinking about it myself...

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  11. DaisyJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Excellent, this being precious.

    Happy embroidery.

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  12. Julie MJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Love it and congratulations on your win!

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  13. CarolJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I never knew that ornament version was part of a larger piece. It is gorgeous, Blu--can't wait to follow your progress :)

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  14. DeborahJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    That piece will be gorgeous! Look forward to your progress.

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  15. LaineyJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Wonderful new start, look forward to more up-dates.

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  16. PumpkinJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    That's awesome Blu! I love this pattern too :o)

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  17. KarolineJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Great new start!

    Hope the memory card turns up soon.

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  18. MelJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely!

    That memory card has to turn up eventually.

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  19. SiobhánJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Way to go on the quick new start! It looks great.

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  20. ♥ NiaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Pretty pattern choice! :D

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  21. ZiggyeorJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Cute start I like the Halloween pattern.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful new chart, and great start! Best of luck trying to find your memory stick - what a bummer!

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  23. MyraJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Congratulations and what a winner you chose. I love your fabric - this is going to be a beauty.

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  24. LynnJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Quite often those quick decisions are some of the best. It looks like a really fun stitch and I look forward to seeing more of it.

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  25. DaisyJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    It is a beautiful design.

    Happy weekend

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  26. AngelaJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I can't say I blame you for wanting to start that one so quickly, I like it too! And boy do I love, love, love that frame for it :)

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  27. geeky HeatherJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Now that's instant gratification! =D

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  28. Kathy A.January 29, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Glad you found that memory card.
    Sure understand your wish to start Masquerade. It is wonderful.

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