by spendlove Moderator 08 Jul 2017

I hestitated where to put this because it is embroidered by hand!

The photograph was printed in draft quality onto cotton fabric which had been treated with Bubble Jet 2000 and ironed onto freezer paper. I then doodled with a needle and thread to give a 3D effect to the flowery parts. (Actually I cheated. The rose top left is actually a grape vine which I extended to cover a less than pretty security light!) I'm planning to take more pictures to continue the theme and make a wallhanging.

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Comments (17)

by gerryvb 10 Jul 2017

looks very pretty

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by zoefzoef 10 Jul 2017

Art work ! Super piece... how many hours did you take to finish it ?

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by spendlove 10 Jul 2017

I wasn't counting! A couple of evenings.

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by jrob Moderator 08 Jul 2017

That was quite inspired! How lucky are you to have such an artist in your family. :)

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by tuross 08 Jul 2017

Beautiful. I have done this but my hand embriodery leaves a lot to be desired so of course I didn't end up with the stunning result you have achieved. Well done.

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by spendlove 09 Jul 2017

There is nothing fancy here - they are the simplest of stitches. Having the fabric taut in a hoop helps to keep it neat.

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by sewtired 08 Jul 2017

Very nice and Very Interesting! I'm with the others that would love to hear more information about this process. How clever you are!

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by kustomkuddle 08 Jul 2017

What a clever idea. You are always coming up with something new! Very beautiful. It has a calming effect just looking at the picture.

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by liliana1 08 Jul 2017

Looks Fabulous

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by 02kar Moderator 08 Jul 2017

I love hand embroidery and your work is stunning! I hope you share more of the pictures as you finish them.

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by pennyhal2 08 Jul 2017

What a fantastic front door you have! Thanks for all the detalls about how you did this. Adding the flower details really gave this a lot of depth too. Will the next pictures you are going to do be of your home too? I can hardly wait to see what you do next!

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by crafter2243 Moderator 08 Jul 2017

This is just beautiful. I want to come and move in. You continue to amaze me.

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by spendlove 09 Jul 2017

You would be welcome to visit.

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by dailylaundry 08 Jul 2017

Just beautiful - the flowers are perfect for the photo - you have sweet talent!

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by mops Moderator 08 Jul 2017

I love your embroidery, it brings the whole picture to life. Extending the grape vine as a rose is really inspired.
Did you use an embroidery ring. I would be afraid it would leave a mark.

I am looking forward to seeing the next one.

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by spendlove 09 Jul 2017

I did use a ring. If I'm worried about a mark, I bind the ring with cotton bias strip, but I didn't bother for this. It was only in it for a couple of days.

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by basketkase 08 Jul 2017

Wow........what else can I say? It is magnificent!!!

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by dragonflyer 08 Jul 2017

Lovely...have you washed items like this that have been treated with Bubble Jet 2000 before...I have treated some fabric with this solution, but I have not gotten as far as printing and washing it yet...would love to hear your experience with this product.

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by lbrow 08 Jul 2017

Oh Sue , I love the 3-dimensional flowers you have added. Beautiful hand work! Reminds me of the work my Grandmother use to do on baby items she made. She used silk embroidery thread back then. Your wall hanging will be a work of art when completed, a masterpiece! Your talent never ceases to amaze me./Lillian