I've replaced the led lights on my sweet 16 twice since last August without sending it back to the shop. This time, the light ring looks different. It's doable, made easier with a pair of very thin straight tweezers. I did them with bent tweezers from Tooltron, stainless tweezers made in Pakistan, and a very short tiny Phillips head screwdriver. It's a fiddly job, but easier than sending back to the dealer or HQ. There is a discussion of this on the Yahoo groups HQ_Sit_down_Model. If you would like a link the tutorial or more hints, let me know.

I think they are creepy. I love portraits, done in many mediums. But not these. I don't find them pleasant at all to look at, no matter the skill at laying on thread.

Pam, thank you for your generosity in sharing your techniques. I'm always amazed at the amount of work you do. Would you mind sharing what version of Word you use? I could not find the watercolor effect on my picture format. Thank you. Susan

This photo essay makes me want to visit. Were you allowed to use a flash inside the museum?

OMG these are fantastic as is everything done by the teacher. I wish you would consider doing an instructional video for those of us who may never be able to attend a class. I already have the portrait of my father that needs "doing".