QuiltE, yes, the cross stitch is done on my embroidery machine. Like Mirabelle said, it takes some time to get it done but all I have to do is change threads and watch the machine embroidering
Your option of what to do with the fabric is interesting. I never did a D4P! What do you mean by a step effect? Something like a shadow effect? Like the blocks are 3D?
7-Up? Never heard of that, I only know lemon keeping apples from discolouring. It's a pitty I can't ride my bike now as I'm sure there are several produce stands along the roads I used to frequent. You don't see those stands much here though.