OH MY....but it will be so much FUN to fill all that white space with color...just don't put pressure on yourself to finish by a deadline...this is suppose to be a relaxing fun hobby so just enjoy the process, it will get done when its done..have fun...Barb

That makes much better sense! I can't believe that your making yourself nuts would allow her to enjoy it any more! :) I can't see any gridding....have you started?

Thanks Barb!! And in the early stages of this piece, I will be stitching it right in front of her!! Lol!

Vcess: in this pic, yes I have the vertical line done, but the filament is so fine that at this distance you can't see it!

I am so excited for you- a fresh piece of cloth, new filament, sides all taped. All the so so stuff is almost done. And the fun begins!

lpnbarnes,
You and I have the same taste in lounge chair colors!
That is one big piece of fabric...what type of frame are you going to use?...hoop? Q-Snaps?
You going to start in the center or upper corner??

Bermuda: I'm going to put it on a scroll rod for stitching. When finished I will frame it. This is a VERY VERY VERY tedious piece, 16 pages!!So I plan to start in the upper left corner. Many many MANY single, individual color stitches!! AND the ENTIRE piece is stitched!! It will take me a very LONG time to complete!!

Marlene

Wow, that is a big piece of material! The gridding should keep you from going bonkers, when you finally get it all lined out. That's the worst part, but worth it, I think. I'm looking forward to when you post the completed picture. But don't rush, take your time, and enjoy!
Adele

That is a big piece of fabric. Don't know what the size of your piece of fabric is but looks like about the size of the one that I am doing a John Wayne project for my son. Like you said he will get it when I get it done. I do work on it when he is here. It is not a surprise because he picked it out.

Good luck and enjoy doing it. Just think how happy you will be when you have finished it, and she loves it.

I am ready to start a new project- baby announcement. I am going to stitch as much of it as possible as recommended a few months ago and finish it after the baby is born. I have decided that this would probably be a good project to use the guide lines. Can you tell me if it was easy to work with? In the past when I have wanted lines I used reg. thread and had issues getting the thread pulled out.

Xstitcher, there are no issues removing the gridding guide line...removes smoothly with a slight tug. :) I am re-using the line saved from a medium-size project...just to see if I could. I could. :)