By the time I got to this point, I could see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Once I filled in along the top right, I went back and added pink and darker aqua highlights. Then, the outline of the large swirl was accomplished using La Lame #14 Braid Rainbow to nicely pick up the various colors in a sparkly metallic thread.
On to the jewel embellishment phase with lots of beads!!
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