Thanks for your replies, it's nice to get some encouragement! Yes, I have started by doing the arch first and it is a lot easier than I thought. It's also nice to see the design develop. At present I'm doing the one colour all around the arch, then I know the basics for the design are correct (I am one of these people who don't start in the middle).
As I've told Bonnie already I've decided to convert her to pink, and I'm stitching her on Dusk from Expressions by Silkweaver. It's a nice colour but at present not sure it's the right one!!!!:rolleyes As I stitch I am hoping it will look better, and grow on me!!!!
I'll keep you informed...Thanks....Sharron ;)