A big shout out of thanks to all the Xstitchers who gave me advice. I bought linen & used 2 layers of stabilizer underneath & nothing was needed on top. How do you like the finished product? I have to say I was concerned about the color choices called for ie: green blue? but I guess they show deifinition on the face, still not sure about the blue but I like the end result & I think x stitching is amazing to watch stitch out. My sisters border collie passed away recently sew I think that I will add her dates coming into & leaving this world before I frame it for her.

good job.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thank you

It looks fantastic. very flat, good job done Lorayle.
Hugs Pam.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thanks sew much Pam Hugs Loralye

Love it. I feel X stitch is best viewed from a distance. It shows up the hair etc.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thanks carole

I sure that she will treasure this.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thank you Jerrilyn hugs Loralye

nice job

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thank you

loralye he is just beautiful just like my "harry" ...soozie

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thank you sew much Soozie I do appreciate it, hugs Loralye

This is very nice and quite realistic, I'm sure your sister will treasure it. If you don't like the blue you can take a Sharpie brand fine or extra fine Permanent marker and touch up over it and t will tone it done or completely cover it up. I keep a set of 24 different colors right in my machine drawer and they have samed many a project!

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thanks I will keep it in mind

May I just say that there are some fabulous dog designs in cross stitch at www.embromix.com,and very reasonably priced. I have the one of a border collie that looks just like my Kim, waiting to be stitched out.

Did u digitize this???I love cross stitch and got the program but no teacher it is with the husqvarna 5d stuff Anyways !!!!!!
This is really really lovely ,now can u do Peeko lol hugs carolyn

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by capoodle 14 Jan 2013

by pldc
the design comes from GBD.com

by noah 14 Jan 2013

ok thanks :):)

by pldc 15 Jan 2013

thanks Carolyn I wish I could I would do my Bruiizer too! husg Loralye

Wonderful job on this and yes I agree with others on the need for tissues. I still tear up over dog I had a few years ago.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2013

ah thanks Mary I a, keeping this in mind too. I have a feeling that you all may be right. Hugs Loralye

Lovely. I lost my border collie 3 years ago, she was a tri- colour, and I still miss her a lot.

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by pldc 14 Jan 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I think dogs are more then just pets they are part of the family.

Very nice!

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by pldc 14 Jan 2013

thank you

It is beautiful, agree with that you iwll need to bring tissues, she will be so thrilled though

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by pldc 14 Jan 2013

ah thanks sew much, I hope that she looks like her too!

It's lovely and you might want to take a pack of tissues when you give this to her.

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by pldc 14 Jan 2013

I never thought os this but I think that I will have to remember to bring some for sure! thanks Anita~ Hugs Loralye~

turned out very nice

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by pldc 14 Jan 2013

thanks Michelle, hugs Loralye

the design comes from GBD.com