by amarilloactor 22 May 2012

I know I haven't posted a project in a LONG while, but this is my latest Machine Embroidery Project. It turned out to be a LOT larger than I thought it was going to be. I made it for a friend in North Carolina. It also turned out to be the largest Machine Embroidery Project I have ever embarked upon. The person I made it for loves it, but I still haven't figured out how I am going to ship it from Texas to NC. I think I'll just take it to UPS and let them take care of it and hope for the best.


It took over 6 miles of thread, 400 feet of floral wire, 3 rolls of floral tape and more hot glue and other glue than I care to think about. It also took me about 3 weeks to complete. Boy were my fingers sore from gluing and wiring each flower petal and leaf. There are 23 roses in 7 shades of peach/coral in the arrangement, each ranging from 3 to 12 petals and over 100 leaves, not to count the ferns and the grass pieces in 9 shades of green.

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by susiesembroidery 26 May 2012

Eric, I admire the time and effort to make these beautiful roses and a wonderful bouquet for somebody, who I am sure, will appreciate all the love and work that went into this. WELL DONE!!!!****

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by weetie 26 May 2012

All I can say is WOW!!! You must really love this person to spend so much time. I hope they really appreciate your effort.

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by patsy28 26 May 2012

It is stunning! They look so real. Fantastic job!

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by pennyhal 26 May 2012

Sometimes we get this wonderful idea in our heads of a project for a friend. When we start it, we realize the enormity of it, but our love for our friend keeps us going when normally we might put it aside. Rest assured that when she receives it she will know not only that it is a beautiful gift, and that you put an enormous amount of time, materials, and effort into it; but that it came from your heart. It is a representation of how important her friendship is to you and she will treasure it.

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by dilceia 26 May 2012

You do lovely work.

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by grannycottage 26 May 2012

Beautiful project and fabulous result.

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by cfidl 26 May 2012

Wow - it is beautiful, I can only imagine the hours - lets see 3 weeks would be 120 hours. whew!

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by alexgrandma 25 May 2012

This is just fabulous!!

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by castelyn 25 May 2012

Stunning. I'm sure she will treasure it once she receives it. Great job. Hugs Yvonne

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by lidiad 25 May 2012

That is fantastic, love it! Great, great job.

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by spendlove Moderator 25 May 2012

Amazing!

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by blueeyedblonde 25 May 2012

All I can say is WOW!

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by mariagiannina 25 May 2012

All I can say is WOW!!!

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by katydid 24 May 2012

Eric , what a project!! it is beautiful. Just wrap some bubble wrap around and tape then bury in a box filled with styrofoam popcorn and you should be fine. We shipped Waterford crystal this way and it was perfect. i know you can do it!! Kay

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by lflanders 24 May 2012

Eric, This is absolutely beautiful! You did a wonderful job on this! Thanks for sharing this with us! I have missed seeing your work in the projects area! Linda

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by momhome 24 May 2012

Wow. Can I be your friend too? :) This is simply awesome. You did an amazing job. I don't know if I could have done even one. I'm sure your friend will love it.

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by cj2sew 23 May 2012

Oh my goodness what an achievement. I just can't imagine spending that much time on something. You're a real trooper.

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by clawton 23 May 2012

Well done, Eric! Tis beautiful!

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by queenofhearts 23 May 2012

It is gorgeous! I think I would have given up when I had finished 2 or 3.

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by gigi30 23 May 2012

a real mammoth task, it is very successful and very very beautiful

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by parkermom 23 May 2012

That is phenomenal! Looks beautiful.

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by flitter 23 May 2012

Absolutely beautiful.........well done!

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by meganne 23 May 2012

WOW! Eric this is absolutely gorgeous! A one of a kind work of art that your friend should cherish for a lifetime. And to think we all thought you only collected alphabets :-)

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by asterixsew Moderator 23 May 2012

Eric this is an amazing piece of work. Thanks for all the info on creating it. Three weeks on one piece is quite some time. Thanks for putting this picture up

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by mysew1325 23 May 2012

this work is just stunning...

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by pcteddyb 23 May 2012

BEAUTIFUL!

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by oaro 23 May 2012

Amazing work you did looks beautiful

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by Zippinitup 23 May 2012

You have a very lucky friend. These are just beautiful.

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by phyllis821 23 May 2012

Absolutely beautiful!

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by dididwiar 23 May 2012

That is beautiful!! Well Done..!

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by shirlener88 23 May 2012

Eric, this is stunning - whose design is this? You did a fantastic job with this - they will love it and you are right to just allow UPS to box it and send it for you. I wished I were your friend in NC, those are my colors of roses.

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by mops Moderator 23 May 2012

Wow Eric, this is the largest embroidery project I've ever seen; what a beautiful flower arrangement you made.

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by persiancatlover 23 May 2012

what a beautifull project,flowers that you can keep forever,its the time that you spent in it worted,its in one word awesome,gr connie

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by pennifold 23 May 2012

This is just beautiful Eric, well done. Love Chris

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by nualaa 23 May 2012

WOW, I am lost for words. Stunning. would not have thought they were fake if you had not told us. Lucky friend.

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by justsew 23 May 2012

stunning.

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by jayce 23 May 2012

Wow very artistic, so much patience, looks fantastic♥well done

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by capoodle 23 May 2012

The floral arrangement is amazing.

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by techgirl 23 May 2012

WOWEE! I love it, it is stunning!

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by peersen 23 May 2012

Fantastisk!

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by pldc 22 May 2012

amazing what we can do if we put our mind to it!

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by highlandermom 22 May 2012

Wow this is beautiful

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by noah 22 May 2012

wow :):)hugs

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by bettytaylor 22 May 2012

Wow, stunning. Great work. Betty

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by snowbird42 22 May 2012

top of the class for you this is outstanding work...soozie

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by 1ladyb 22 May 2012

Beeeeeeeutifulllllllll!!!!
Donna

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by greysewist Moderator 22 May 2012

Wondered if you'd posted the wrong pic, initially! It looks fantastic. Well done. Sure hope the recipient realises how much work went into it.

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by lbrow 22 May 2012

Eric it is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful work. Alphaman your work , in my book is supurb!! Hugs Lillian

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by mi30kaja 22 May 2012

This is a beautiful project. Well done and certainly worth the effort. I love these 3D projects. Please tell where you got the designs.

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by tippi 22 May 2012

Great job. They are beautiful.

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by shirley124 22 May 2012

What a beautiful project. How can you bear to let it go after all that work. Must be a extra special friend. Lucky person. Shirley

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by patchwork4424 22 May 2012

Superb. Absolutely beautiful!!!

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by obaachan 22 May 2012

STUNNING !

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by lulu07 22 May 2012

Oh, it's beautiful! Great job.

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by devon 22 May 2012

Great work love how it looks so real.

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