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Published: 2008-03-29 05:20:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 857; Favourites: 13; Downloads: 31
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Description This design was in an issue of Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine last year and I decided that I must stitch it for a friend of mine who is a Library teacher and just loves ducks. Unfortunately didn't get it done in time for last Christmas, but I am more than ready for this one.

Design features the characters Popcorn and Souffle, approximately 20 or so odd colours, whole, backstitch, half cross stitch, french knots and lazy daisies. I really enjoyed stitching the lazy daisies and could have sat up all night doing them.

I don't often stray from a pattern but I used two strands of thread for most of the whole stitches as I don't like the wishy washy look of one strand of thread on 14 count fabric. I hope you all enjoy.
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Comments: 25

Tishounette [2008-05-10 03:27:53 +0000 UTC]

I love the detail in this ! It's sooooo pretty ! The backstitch detail, bold colours and daisies really make this piece exceptional.

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Elizabethj [2008-04-16 20:15:34 +0000 UTC]

sweet

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DoidaPorTi [2008-04-15 01:17:10 +0000 UTC]

It's so cute! Sorry I haven't been around much with the wedding but now I'm sure I'm back. (I received your present. I loved it! I'll make a note about everything)

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cloudrat In reply to DoidaPorTi [2008-04-17 04:32:04 +0000 UTC]

Actually did realise it was my present. The potter told me they sent it last week.

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DoidaPorTi In reply to cloudrat [2008-04-17 16:25:03 +0000 UTC]

They are fantastic! I already imagine to place them next to the fishwoman painting. The colors are similar! Thank you so much Jo! You're in my heart!

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cloudrat In reply to DoidaPorTi [2008-04-18 06:22:34 +0000 UTC]

Awww, no worries.

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cloudrat In reply to DoidaPorTi [2008-04-15 11:52:58 +0000 UTC]

Actually would not have been my present. I have been trying madly to obtain a very very special one for you and Rui. The artist has just had a baby which is why I am still trying to purchase it from her family. Really sorry it is late, but hopefully you will like it.

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EeveeChan [2008-04-07 03:06:02 +0000 UTC]

This one is just so adorable!

I love the effect the half stitches (is that their name ? ) give, like if it was coloured with color pencils X3

and the duck looks so cute! X3

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cloudrat In reply to EeveeChan [2008-04-11 06:55:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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EeveeChan In reply to cloudrat [2008-04-15 15:18:58 +0000 UTC]

welcome n_n

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Katjakay [2008-03-29 23:02:35 +0000 UTC]

Aww, so cute

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Helens-Serendipity [2008-03-29 20:07:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh i love this a lovely design & i'm with you on the threads... i usually use 3 strands but on kit's 2

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cloudrat In reply to Helens-Serendipity [2008-03-29 22:25:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I like bold colours as well.

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Blackvegetable [2008-03-29 06:09:04 +0000 UTC]

How cute!

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cloudrat In reply to Blackvegetable [2008-03-29 08:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Mike.

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Blackvegetable In reply to cloudrat [2008-03-29 12:12:47 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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HammerFoot [2008-03-29 05:35:01 +0000 UTC]

It's so cute!! Can I lick it?

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cloudrat In reply to HammerFoot [2008-03-29 05:39:58 +0000 UTC]

You may indeed go forth and lick the computer screen.

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HammerFoot In reply to cloudrat [2008-03-29 05:42:09 +0000 UTC]

Hmm... I wanted the screen to go rainbow :[

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cloudrat In reply to HammerFoot [2008-03-29 08:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Some screens go a bit rainbow when they are wet.

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HammerFoot In reply to cloudrat [2008-04-04 09:36:59 +0000 UTC]

Tehe... I still really love you skills at this Jo *is jealous*

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cloudrat In reply to HammerFoot [2008-04-04 22:36:01 +0000 UTC]

No need to be jealous. If you want I'll send you some kits and your Mummy could teach you. Otherwise I'm happy to provide lessons as well when I am next down. Or you are up.

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HammerFoot In reply to cloudrat [2008-04-06 09:49:56 +0000 UTC]

Zomg - I'm so stealing it!! Muahahaha (It being your work and then everything else Muahahahahaha )
*hugs you*
Jo is awesome tehe

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crafty-manx [2008-03-29 05:24:35 +0000 UTC]

Very cute, and a lovely gift!

Lazy daisies are fun, aren't they?

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cloudrat In reply to crafty-manx [2008-03-29 05:40:33 +0000 UTC]

Indeed and addictive. I'm not sure why you don't seen them used in more patterns.

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