BFF SAL 24 - coming into focus

Made a start on the backstitch this week. I started with the pea pods and then got annoyed at the large counts required. So I moved over to the flowers, and here's where things really sharpen up!  I'm using a completely wrong thread, 3781 instead of the darker 3799 recommended.  But as my BFF had an adventure of her own with that colour, and anyway I'd started so I'll finish, I'm rolling with it happily.

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BFF SAL 24 - all crossed

Finally got the last of the cross stitch finished. In a few days time we get to do the backstitch.

Scuse the fluffy slippers who wanted in on the action!

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BFF SAL 24 - filling the gaps

Got all the other bits done besides the mouse, I have dispensation to finish the remaining cross stitch off camera.

Check out my BFF's update here, we spent a pleasant evening anticipating the next day for my BFF as she planned for her last day at work.  As I'm younger by a small period, we'd always have been retiring at different times, but I'm excited to watch as she takes these next steps.

BFF SAL 24 - mousey

All mouse related stitches this week, although we didn't stitch as long because we played nice looking at new patterns, my BFF's blog here will tell you more about that though.

Scuse the Tootsies. Bizarrely the foot makes the pattern look much bigger.

BFF SAL 24 - a slow night

Hubby made me a coffee part way through tonight, and my BFF and I talked about our future retirement plans.  So there was a little bit of pink added but nothing else this week. 3 out of the 5 flowers are done so it feels like some progress at least.

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BFF SAL 24 - squeaking through

I have to admit I was feeling frustrated this week, didn't feel like I made too much progress, and my BFF is miles ahead. You can judge for yourself.

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BFF SAL 24 - all good stuff

A little bit of mouse. A decent bit of flowers. And a little bit of green stems.

Quite happy with that progress this week, approaching the backstitch in 2 or 3 more sessions time. (I think my BFF's going to get there before me)

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