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Description My Masterpiece. (Until I start an even bigger one )

I bought this piece in May 2015 and have been stitching it on and off (depending on my free time), so this took about sevenish months to complete (or if counting hours probably the equivalent of a week). It is the biggest stitch I have ever done to date and has been both a pain and a blast to make because of the size and challenge.

Stitching has always been a pleasure of mine so I'm sad to be done, but I love the final look.  Now I just need to find a good frame for it.  Onward to my next project!!

Here are some close up shots of the main piece: sta.sh/2212wa1kccrp?edit=1


This is a Dimensions 9x15 cross stitch pattern titled Indian Peacock.  It was designed by Suzanne Nicoll.
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Comments: 50

Virgoferra [2019-10-27 18:10:13 +0000 UTC]

True masterpiece. Made me speechless. You're a genius  

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Ryardn In reply to Virgoferra [2019-10-28 18:23:38 +0000 UTC]

You flatter me, thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the piece

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faryba [2019-06-28 07:56:56 +0000 UTC]

   

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Ryardn In reply to faryba [2019-06-28 12:38:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Majeeka [2019-02-03 01:48:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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Ryardn In reply to Majeeka [2019-02-03 04:10:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! This is one of my favorites

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Majeeka In reply to Ryardn [2019-02-04 17:59:35 +0000 UTC]

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Lethal-Lana [2018-10-04 01:37:54 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful work.

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Ryardn In reply to Lethal-Lana [2018-10-04 22:52:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Lethal-Lana In reply to Ryardn [2018-10-05 01:39:16 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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A-chava [2018-05-25 17:42:23 +0000 UTC]

The detail is very impressive.

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Ryardn In reply to A-chava [2018-05-28 16:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. It looks great with the right wood frame.

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glasslinger [2018-03-05 00:55:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work!....

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Ryardn In reply to glasslinger [2018-03-05 01:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This is definitely one of my favorites in my gallery.

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FelishaMaine [2018-02-28 09:08:36 +0000 UTC]

wow... impressive! <3

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Ryardn In reply to FelishaMaine [2018-02-28 20:25:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you; this is one of my all time favorites

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scarlette13 [2017-03-05 14:31:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it looks really gorgeous. Must be worth all that time spent stitching it.

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BegetBaubbles In reply to scarlette13 [2017-09-13 19:38:50 +0000 UTC]

Very nice 

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Ryardn In reply to scarlette13 [2017-03-05 18:42:57 +0000 UTC]

It was. This was my first large project and one of my favorites. Totally worth the time.

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pinkythepink [2016-07-02 12:58:56 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Your piece has been featured in my Feature Challenge this month fav.me/d9ylozk as an exceptional piece of artisan craftery! I hope that you'll enjoy any extra attention that it garners for you and that you'll consider participating in the challenge yourself!

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Thriin [2016-06-26 14:46:34 +0000 UTC]

what a beauty!!  

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Ryardn In reply to Thriin [2016-06-26 22:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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moonwolf17 [2015-12-25 13:19:38 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is truly beautiful. You can tell a lot of hard work went into this. Did you design it yourself of was it a set pattern?

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Ryardn In reply to moonwolf17 [2015-12-25 17:07:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your kind words! It took a long time, but was 100% worth it.

Man I wish I could design this well!  No, this is a Dimensions pattern that I purchased; they are probably one of my favorites to buy from. The actual designer is in my comment box area if you want to look her up.

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AleciaMaria [2015-12-13 21:33:05 +0000 UTC]

I like all the different colors and details on that peacock!!!!  

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Ryardn In reply to AleciaMaria [2015-12-13 22:47:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  It was nice to try a pattern with such varitey.

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AleciaMaria In reply to Ryardn [2015-12-14 00:12:19 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!!!

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alelilie [2015-12-10 19:29:39 +0000 UTC]

WOW, this is  stunning! I love the colors and the details! 

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Ryardn In reply to alelilie [2015-12-10 23:25:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It was fun to stitch out the little details and watch it become a full piece.

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alelilie In reply to Ryardn [2015-12-11 04:26:33 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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jenninn [2015-11-26 22:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! Made this year ago myself and just love the design!

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Ryardn In reply to jenninn [2015-11-27 02:06:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Ammeih [2015-11-23 15:11:11 +0000 UTC]

I recently bought this kit as well and I have it all ready to go.

I am totally in love with the colours of this peacock, it's nice to see yours all stitched up.
My hands are totally itching now, so thank you!  

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Ryardn In reply to Ammeih [2015-11-23 19:03:41 +0000 UTC]

Yes, go for it! I had a blast making it and learned some new tricks for when I make my own designs.  Have fun!

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Ren-ou [2015-11-23 14:01:25 +0000 UTC]

This is the first time I've seen stitching on DA and I'm really impressed!

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Ryardn In reply to Ren-ou [2015-11-23 19:03:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

There are a lot of amazing stitchers here on dA that I love to follow, and I encourage you to look up some stitch groups. You won't be disappointed.

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FairyStoryteller [2015-11-23 12:45:01 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous, really!

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Ryardn In reply to FairyStoryteller [2015-11-23 12:55:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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vaser888 [2015-11-23 05:05:18 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautiful.
How did you get into stitching?

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Ryardn In reply to vaser888 [2015-11-23 12:56:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

I don't 100% remember.  I started knitting when I was younger and switched over to this.  Now I do it all the time. It a great way to relax or keep your hands busy if you're bored.

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SolarFelineArts [2015-11-23 02:07:57 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! Getting it done in seven months is nothing to sneeze at for something that size!

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Ryardn In reply to SolarFelineArts [2015-11-23 04:10:43 +0000 UTC]

Yeah it took a lot longer than I originally thought but was totally worth it.

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SolarFelineArts In reply to Ryardn [2015-11-23 12:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh no, it would have taken me longer! It took me nine months to do a 8x10 so your time is super!

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RachelFelicity [2015-11-22 23:17:48 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!!

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Ryardn In reply to RachelFelicity [2015-11-22 23:19:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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RachelFelicity In reply to Ryardn [2015-12-02 19:57:40 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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rekibob [2015-11-22 23:15:28 +0000 UTC]

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HOLY FREAKING CRAP THAT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! I've seen some pretty good cross stitch before, but this just knocks it out of the park. Looks amazing!

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Ryardn In reply to rekibob [2015-11-22 23:18:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Reki!! It was fun doing a harder piece than I normally would.  I'm definitely going to do more of these in the future.

(But first my hand needs a break. )

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rekibob In reply to Ryardn [2015-11-22 23:20:15 +0000 UTC]

After that, I can imagine your hands would be hurting you.

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Ryardn In reply to rekibob [2015-11-22 23:23:19 +0000 UTC]

Just like for other hand/wrist intensive tasks, breaks are a wonderful thing.

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