Had a great day today sewing out Queen Elizabeth the first. I got this design from Brother years ago and decided to put it on a hand towel for Trev's Mum (88) who is arriving tomorrow with Trev's brother and sister in law and daughter for nearly a week. I made her the King Henry earlier in October for her birthday. Barbara (MIL) made the King and Queen in hand stitched petit pointe and I've always loved them, she told us last time she has bequeathed them to us. I put the other Pansy coaster on it too. (for SIL)

That's a great design, Chris, love it. The coasters are beautiful too.
I wish Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 25 Dec 2014

Thanks so much Lidia, love Chris

Most unusual design. I did study her in my Elisabeth 1 project of clothing and design. The funny thing I remember was that her body was shaped like a wasp with all the bone corsets she whore from child hood up. To survive King Henry the VIII and take the throne was amassing. Kay

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by pennifold 24 Dec 2014

Thanks Kay, she was an unusual shaped woman. Love Chris

That is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job.

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by pennifold 23 Dec 2014

I agree the design is fabulous, thanks, love Chris

Beautiful work.

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by pennifold 23 Dec 2014

Thank you, love Chris

Beautiful :)

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by pennifold 23 Dec 2014

Thanks so much, love Chris

I've never seen this design but it is a beauty, any one would love it. The coasters are cute also. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Leaha, yes, it's an amazing piece of embroidery. Quite dense too! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Love Chris

Well done with these designs. They will be treasured. Hugs

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

I know she will enjoy looking at her. Love Chris

What a Awesome design!!!!Love her..beautiful..Great job..

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks she is gorgeous, love Chris

She is beautiful! Have a great time with family and friends! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Christine, and yes, we will. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too. Love Chris

It sure is beautiful, the detail is well worth the effort you put in, i can see in the face as well that it is an excellent piece of work.She will love it.
Hugs Pam.

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks so much Pam, yes, the detail is exquisite. I can just picture Queen Elizabeth in a dress like this. Love Chris

Very fine work....love the design. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks very much, and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too. Love Chris

It was worth every stitch and every minute. I can only imagine the many color changes it took to make this. But her joy will be a wonderful reward.

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Karen, I do hope so. Yes, there were a few colour changes. Love Chris

Wow, beautiful...they will both love these...works of art for sure!

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Kim, yes I do hope so. Love Chris

Lovely designs well thought out gift of love.

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Ta very muchly! Mary, love Chris

Awesome work Chris Merry Christmas hugs Carolyn

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Carolyn, Merry Christmas to you too. Love Chris

well done Chris very regal! ~hugs~

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Loralye, yes, I agree, love Chris

Beautiful designs they will love them..

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

I know Mum will love it, but as i said below I don't think she will use it, just hang it up for display. Love Chris

Such elegance! Lucky recipient!

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks for commenting, love Chris

What a great gift for MIL.........very intricate and lovely design!

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Thanks Vicki, isn't she gorgeous? Love Chris

Chris this was alot of work but well worth it. She is beautiful and your MIL will love it I am sure. Extra work is fine when you make it out of love and for someone special who will appreciate it.
hugs
Michelle

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by pennifold 22 Dec 2014

Hi Michelle, I know she will love it and most probably just hang it up and never use it, but that's o.k. You are right though it was a lot of work. Love Chris