Duplicate stitching away...

Will it ever end? In working on my felted floral bag, the intarsia nearly drove me crazy. So, I made the decision to knit the bag and then use duplicate stitch for the flowers. I have found that I don't really enjoy this method either but hope that it will all end soon so felting can begin. I'm almost looking forward to the endless I-cord production for the bag's handles. Ruffles is coming along beautifully...all 46" of her. Since I can't decide which needles might make it through airport security for our spring break trip, I picked up The Knitter's Gift to read instead. I may tuck Ruffles in my suitcase to work on once we arrive in San Antonio. Hopefully, I'll run into a wonderful LYS while walking along the riverwalk!