Give me joy, everyone! I finished chart 1. I had my doubts that I would ever reach this point. I have my lifeline in and am ready to start chart 2. No pictures 'cause it's cloudy here and, let's face it, if you've seen one half-finished unblocked Icarus you've seen them all. I was intrigued by Sarah's post about adding beads and Miriam's comment that she had beads in the original design. I would love to try that but I just don't think I have the time. I would like to finish this by July 7th when the Mystery Stole KAL begins.