by lidiad ( edited 11 Dec 2015 ) 10 Dec 2015

Fleur Doily.

I have created this doily using only 1 design - four times - called Fleur Border, from the Everlasting Embroidery Collection by Sue Box.
Hugs, Lidia
P.S.: I have added picture #2 to show Patricia how to position the Fleur Border 4 times to create this doily.

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by greytgirl 11 Dec 2015

Lidia, your talent and workmanship never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful!!!!!

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lidiad by lidiad 12 Dec 2015

Thank you :)
Hugs, Lidia

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by dixie 11 Dec 2015

Hi Lidia When you make these lovely doilies can you tell me how you make them up, do you stitch the lace first then stitch to the fabric. If you do this how do you finish the fabric to stop from fraying. Thanks Val

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lidiad by lidiad edited 11 Dec 2015

Hi Val,
This design isn't a free-standing lace, it has to be stitched out onto fabric, so in my software I have created inner contour stitches underneath the edges, just to attach the fabric to the hooped water-soluble Vilene. I trimmed the fabric very close to the stitching, then I stitched the design out - the four designs - in one hooping.
Hugs, Lidia

kezza2sew by kezza2sew 12 Dec 2015

very interesting Lidia, thanks for sharing your tips. I also appreciate you ides and talents. Kerry

dixie by dixie 12 Dec 2015

Thanks I will try this out next time a make one. Val

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by stella1 11 Dec 2015

WOW!!! absolute excellent so beautiful Lidia . Your doilies are so nice. Thanks for sharing your projects. Have been a nice weekend .Hugs Stella

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lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Thank you for your kind words, Stella! Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs, Lidia

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by seamssewcreative 10 Dec 2015

I love the 200X200 hoop because it has room to create a decent sized doily. I also have the 360X350 and have played around with some of Sue's designs in that larger field...haven't stitched any out yet. You do inspire me to play with my software more and by using the "encore" feature I am amazed at how accurately the designs come together. I have one question about the thread you use. Is it just a gold coloured rayon or a metallic? What brand? Merry Christmas, Avis

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kezza2sew by kezza2sew 11 Dec 2015

I have known Lidia to use Robinson_Anton threads before.
If this is the same thread you cannot go wrong using it.
I am sure Lidia will let you know.

lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Thank you Avis and Kerry. I have used Robison-Anton rayon thread for this doily. I'm using Madeira rayon as well, when I need a particular colour that I don't find in R-A.
Hugs and Merry Christmas to you both!
Lidia

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by robertahilde 10 Dec 2015

Very elegant, love the flowers too!
Cheers, Roberta

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lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Thank you, Roberta! The flowers are a recent addition to my garden.
Hugs, Lidia

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by sandralane 10 Dec 2015

You have done a wonderful job with Sue,s design. Thanks for sharing with us. Sandra.

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lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Thank you for your kind words, Sandra.
Hugs, Lidia

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by noah 10 Dec 2015

Lovely work as always hugs Carolyn

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lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Thank you, Carolyn.
Hugs, Lidia

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by decojo 10 Dec 2015

I love everything about this beautiful doily! Super job, Lidia! Hugs, Joyce

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lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Thank you for your kind words, Joyce!
Hugs, Lidia

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by Patricia109 10 Dec 2015

Hmm, thanks for the inspiration. Now I just need to spend some time learning to use my software. To obtain this size I will need to split my design - more learning. Thanks for the ideas stirring.. :-)

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lidiad by lidiad 11 Dec 2015

Dear Patricia, this doily has been created using only 1 design that when rotated 45° measures 99.3x87.3mm (so it fits a 4x4" hoop) and it has to be stitched out 4 times, so you don't have to split it, just to position them accurately. As I have a 200x200mm (8x8") hoop I have been able to stitch it in one go. I'm about to upload a 4-colour image to show you what I mean. Hugs, Lidia

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by bevnorris 10 Dec 2015

Hello Lillian,
This doily is really stunning! You are very clever at picking the designs that will translate beautifully. Congratulations!!
Regards, Bev

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Thank you, Bev :)
Hugs, Lidia

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by sonjapotgieter 10 Dec 2015

Stunning!!!Absolutely Beautiful!!!

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lbrow by lbrow 10 Dec 2015

How marvelous to be able to do something this lovely. What a wonder you are!/Lillian

lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Thank you, Sonja.
Thank you, Lillian.
Hugs, Lidia

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by carmela 10 Dec 2015

It's Very Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Thank you, Carmela, and welcome to Cute Embroidery!
Hugs, Lidia

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by pldc 10 Dec 2015

You did a wonderful job Lidia ~hugs~

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Thank you, Loralye.
Hugs, Lidia

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by laffma1 10 Dec 2015

Llidia, this is beautiful, especially in this gold monochrome theme. Makes it look quite elegant. Love your flowers as well.

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Thank you, Maureen, I'm glad that you like it.
Hugs, Lidia

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by kezza2sew 10 Dec 2015

You've done it again Honey...I love your style of thinking with these designs....Have I asked you what is the biggest size hoop you have to do these in....and don't make me jealous ok....
the colour is beautiful also, well on my screen anyway.
When I got my email from Sue I immediately knew who did it.
Just gorgeous...hugs Kerry

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

lol..... love your comment, Kerry :)
This doily isn't that large, it measures 164x164mm (16.4x16.4cm) and I have used my 200x200mm (20x20cm or 8x8") hoop. I hope that you have a large enough hoop to stitch it out :)
Hugs, Lidia

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by baydreamer 10 Dec 2015

Simply Elegant!

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Thank you!
Hugs, Lidia

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by daniele 10 Dec 2015

bonjour et super jolie j,aimerais le site merci

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

Le site: www.suebox.com.
Thank you and welcome to Cute Embroidery, Daniele.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 10 Dec 2015

I just received this email from Sue Box this evening - beautiful as always Lidia. Love Chris

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lidiad by lidiad 10 Dec 2015

I read this morning that 9000 homes were without electricity in your area, Chris. Hope that the storm didn't cause any damage. Thanks for your comment.
Hugs, Lidia

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