I am loving this pattern, I can't wait to get to the res of the cat! I've gotten to the tail so far. I am stitching this for one of my best friends who is getting her Masters and will graduate in October 2010. This is a small enough pattern I'll be able to get it done in time and I've gotten used to the tiny stitches - my co-workers like seeing the progress too! This is going to be my first HAED I will have completed, hopefully soon! The pattern is very easy to read and the blending of colors is wonderful.