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I'm working on Millennium Falcon UCS. It's my first big LEGO, I only ever did small ones with my grandson years ago. I've done the first 4 stages, with 2 pieces missing in stage 4. I ordered them online, scavenged them from other bags to finish, and then proceeded with stage 5. I got 95% of the way through stage 5 with 4 more missing pieces! 🤬 they were not left in a bag, they were not dropped on the floor, they are not among the few left at the end of stage 5. I cannot proceed further without one of these pieces so I guess I sit and wait until they can mail them to me. Considering what I paid for this, I'm a little upset to have so many pieces missing.

What's the worst you have experienced as far as missing pieces? Tell me I'm not alone.

New longer-term project. This is another wedding garter, this time in trans flag colors. The pattern is from Harlequin Lace, garter 34. Thread is Mettler 50/3 from Red Rock Threads (30 WPC), 46 pairs of bobbins. I love the pattern, and I love how the colors are working out. I'll be working on my daughter's garter for most of my demonstrations, but I will definitely have this one out when I demonstrate at a local Pride event. I don't have anyone specific in mind for this one yet. #handmadegarter #bobbinlace #bobbinlacemaking #redrockthreads

This will be a wedding garter for my daughter. She picked the colors. This is my demonstration project for summer & fall as well. It is a Harlequin lace draft, Patten 39. 46 pairs, Aurifil threads (I believe it is Aurifil 50, orange spool) in 3 colors & ecru. The lace is 2 1/2 inches wide at its widest point. The pillow is a Glimakra pillow that I got from Vävstuga in MA