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I figure that I am about 25% of the way done. I have the repeat the same pattern as shown now three more times. I will probably be retired by the time this piece is finished!
I was trying to figure out why this project is taking so long...it seems like spaghetti. No matter how much I stitch, it just doesn't seem to make a dent in the project. So, I thought I would take a minute and calculate how many stitches will be in the finished project. The circle is 10 inches across, which gives it a radius of 5 inches. To calculate the area of a circle, you square the radius (5 inches) which equals 25 inches. You then multiply this by pi (3.14) which equals 78.5 inches. Now this is being stitched on 14 count aida, which means each square is 14 stitches by 14 stitches which equals 196 stitches per inch. So, you multiply 196 stitches by 78.5 inches and it equals 15,386 stitches! Now, I read on some cross stitch board, that 150 stitches per hour is considered average. So this piece should take 102.5 hours. If I earned minimum wage ($6.85) on this piece, it would have a value of $703.00. 
I was lucky enough to find a blog of a fellow stitcher here in southwestern Ohio who through e-mail told me about a local cross stitch shop called "Keepsake Framing and Cross Stitch". I realized it was about 10 miles from my home so I decided a Saturday expedition was in order. What a beautiful shop! An older house converted to a cross stitch and frame shop, with each room decorated with antiques and loads of patterns, threads and fibers. Check out my purchases! I am especially happy with the material, as they are scrap pieces of linen, no more than $1-$2 each. I love these small pieces for needle fobs, ornmanets, etc. I also just like trying out the fabric without investing in a large amount. Thanks to Pam whose website is just beautiful...
Since I got the silk yesterday, I couldn't wait to try it. So, I chose the garnet (which is a mix of red and maroon) and am using it on 28 count linen with a pattern from My Aunt's Attic. It really is simple to use! I love the varigated look and think it should look wonderful when finished! I got all this done today! I should be able to finish within a couple of days.