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 I just picked up the America 250 Eagle.  I had it framed at Hobby Lobby.

I must say, Hobby Lobby does a nice framing job.  I do wish they had a better selection of frames to choose from.  I wanted something antique looking.  Luckily, this one has that look.  I can never find anything that looks old enough!

If you want to stitch this pattern, you ...

Ready for framing. I finished the Semiquincentennial Eagle yesterday. After being off by 1 stitch on the right side of the eagle and spending quite a bit of time trying to find the mistake, I was able to move forward and complete the project. It was a joy to stitch! If you would like to stitch the pattern, you can order it from everythingcrossstitch.com .

I stitched my project on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana over 2 fabric threads.  I used Kreinik #002 #4 Braid for the metallic.  It took a little more than 1 1/2 spools.  Kreinik is ...

Well, after having to rip numerous times....I have his face done!

Anyway, his face is done and I've started on the bunting which is going pretty quickly.  Will post another update when that's done.

Don't forget, we're doing a stitch-along at Fans Of  Kitty And Me Designs on Facebook.  There are prizes for the 1st 2 stitchers who complete the project.

Order your pattern from Everything Cross Stitch and join us at the group! 

Here's an update on my Eagle cross stitch project:

 

This is Jackie.  She's keeping 2 little eaglets warm now.  I saw her lay the eggs and I watched as the eggs hatched.  So very cool!!!

I started stitching on the eagle!  I love eagles!!  Anyway, as I mentioned earlier this week, I did this design for Imaginating and it's available as both a pattern and kit at Everything Cross Stitch.  I'm hosting a Stitch-Along for this pattern over at Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Group on Facebook.

I'm stitching mine on 28 ct Light Taupe Lugana.  

So...I have his eyes and beak done!