I have spent many hours on this jacket for my sister-in-law's surprise birthday this week. We wanted something special for her. She saw an embroidered jean jacket and wanted it, but did not want to pay the price. I used a top stitch needle to do the embroidery at the recommendation of a Viking instructor, and was pleased with the results. The designs are a mix of digitizers, and I re-sized and rotated for placements. I could not open the sleeves to add designs, but decided that this was enough. I quit counting stitches after the first 300,000. I previously posted the back, but did add to it, so will post the jacket back.

This is really beautiful and I can't wait to see the back!! I was curious about the top stitch needle - you used it because it was denim fabric and obviously thick??? I also love the blues against the white..nice job..*4u

lovely

Beautiful!!*

I love butterflies & why pay for something that you can do better far more personal I beklieve * for you

Absolutely Beautiful!!

Your many hours of work paid off big time. This is one stunning jacket. I really like it an dyour sister in law is lucky to have you. I love the blues against the white. Beautiful.
ShariMarie

that is beautiful, can see you put a lot of hours into it. I hope she will be very pleased with this surprise gift

Beautiful jacket.

Wow! The jacket is beautiful! Great job.

Every minute on it was worth it, it looks lovely!

lovely, great result!

What did your SIL say about this beautiful jacket, I see you did it in Sep. Another * 4U from Yvonne

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by dlonnahawkins 29 Apr 2009

Well, my SIL loved it, and has worn it a lot. My daughters told me that it just looked like something she would wear. She has had several comments on it when she wore it out.

Simply Georgeous! Great Job

This is absolutely stunning, and we can see you have spent a lot of time on this jacket. The blue sets it off beautifully.

This is stunning. Well done. *4U

Beautiful work!!!!

This is gorgeous! She will just love it! She must be a special type of lady. I think both sides are just lovely!

Wow, a lot of work went into this. It shows and I'm sure your sister will know. She is going to love it.

Fantastic job I love it *

Absolutley beautiful. Well done

This is wonderful!!! what is a top stitch needle?

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by dlonnahawkins 21 Sep 2008

Top stitch needle is really a needle to use to set off thread work on a garment. It is different from the embroidery needle and also the universal needle. This project broke 4 of these little buggers. The fabric was heavy like denim and some of the designs a little dense.

Beth, this is gorgeous. I know yur sil will treasure this - I hope you will be ready to take some orders for more of them. Hehehe!

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by dlonnahawkins 21 Sep 2008

I don't think so - I had thought about doing one for myself - not!

by dlonnahawkins 21 Sep 2008

Oh - by the way - thanks!