Heading back to Stawasz

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I originally did a motif from this doily years ago and always wanted to try it as a mat. So off I went. Not exactly sticking to the "finish all your UFOs before doing anything else' plan. But I needed a diversion......my excuse and I am sticking to it!



Thread is Venus size 40. The last of my 40 stash so I am very very sad......

Hint hint... anyone wanting to sell thread on eBay THIS is a beauty!






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