by lidiad ( edited 16 Jul 2015 ) 16 Jul 2015

My Serenity wall hanging.

For this wall hanging, I have used a freebie called Arbour, from Creative Floral Gardens and a smaller floral design, called Flower 1, at the bottom, from the same collection. The frame is called Versatile doily 4. All the designs are from Sue Box.
I had a problem with my machine which stopped working due to overloading. It turned the bobbin case in such a way that I couldn't continue embroidering and the needle was blocked as well. After switching the machine off, and trying a few times, I have been able to resume embroidering and when it was finished, I noticed that the following colours moved a little.... Well, I like this project just the same.
Hugs, Lidia

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by seamssewcreative 19 Jul 2015

I love all the work you display. I have so many of Sue Box's designs and didn't know how to use them...you certainly challenge me. What font do you use? Do you use the same fabric on all your projects? Do you use a batting? I use Madeira thread a lot, too, and I like working with silk dupioni or linens. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Be blessed!!

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lidiad by lidiad edited 19 Jul 2015

The font is called Nimbus and comes from my 4DEmbroidery Extra software. For this wall-hanging, I have used felt at the front with soft cut-away underneath. I have used cotton in the past but now I prefer felt. For table mats either cotton or felt. For doilies, I have tried different types of fabrics now I use 100% cotton. I don't use batting. I have been using rayon thread from Robison-Anton for a number of years but now I'm using Madeira more and more. Thank you for your comment.
Hugs, Lidia

seamssewcreative by seamssewcreative 20 Jul 2015

Thanks for answering all my questions. Since I have the 5D Suite for Pfaff I discovered that I have the Nimbus font there! It's one I haven't used yet but I will now that I've seen how pretty it is. Guess I should stitch out some samples of the various fonts to see what a resource I already have. My mind is churning with ideas already!

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by highlandermom 16 Jul 2015

This is dazzling. Being a wall hanging it makes the mind think of a serene garden. I love it.

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

Thanks for your lovely comment, Mary.
Hugs, Lidia

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by Shyamala 16 Jul 2015

This is very beautiful as usual, Lidia. I dont see any colour shifting...looks perfect to me. Actually , Lidia ....this design was in my mind for a long time....had no idea where it would be suitable Hugs...Shyam.

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

I'm happy to have given you the idea, Shyam, and thank you for your comment.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pldc 16 Jul 2015

well done,!~hugs~

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

Thank you, Loralye!
Hugs, Lidia

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by SunwayEmbroidery 16 Jul 2015

So cute, love it!

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

Thank you and welcome to Cute!
Hugs, Lidia

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by Dodi2012 16 Jul 2015

good combination. I like it.

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

Thank you, Dodi.
Hugs, Lidia

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by lbrow 16 Jul 2015

Lovely Lidia. I would love to be sitting on a bench right now in a nice Arbor/Lillian

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

I would like to do that too, Lillian, but it's cold outside, I'll wait until the weather becomes warmer...
Thanks for your comment,
Hugs, Lidia

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by sonjapotgieter 16 Jul 2015

It is Beautiful!!!!Great work done...

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

Thank you, Sonja!
Hugs, Lidia

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by Leaha 16 Jul 2015

Oh this is so lovely, these designs are temping me. Didn't see any color shifting so you file that idea under 'stuff happens' and never tell a sole. I'm learning to adapt and not be so critical of my own work. It's only taken me FOREVER to reach this point. Goodness that makes me old! hugs Leaha

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

I like your suggestion to file that idea under 'stuff happens'... lol... I've never heard that before :)
Thank you for your great comment, Leaha!
Hugs, Lidia

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by tlp22 16 Jul 2015

Another beautiful stitch out.

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

Thank you.
Hugs, Lidia

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by peafarm 16 Jul 2015

So lovely as usual and so are your frames!!! I'd love to see your walls--you have so many exquisite items.

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lidiad by lidiad 17 Jul 2015

This time I have used a doily from Sue Box as a frame, as it was the shape I liked best for this wall hanging, I don't append all the wall-hangings I make to my walls, and I don't keep all of them either, I keep a few and a gift a few.
Thank you for your comment.
Hugs, Lidia

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by crafter2243 Moderator 16 Jul 2015

As always superb.

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Angie.
Hugs, Lidia

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by katydid 16 Jul 2015

Wow , I just saw these yesterday and you have already stitched them out. Your a busy beaver! Kay

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

I presume that you have seen this picture in Sue Box's Newsletter, Kay. It's the same picture that I have uploaded here in Cute. Thanks for your comment.
Hugs, Lidia

katydid by katydid 17 Jul 2015

Yes, Sue Box. Kay

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by Michellel 16 Jul 2015

Fabulous work thank you for sharing

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Michelle, and welcome to Cute Embroidery.
Hugs, Lidia

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by noah 16 Jul 2015

Most excellent!!!hugs

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Carolyn!
Hugs, Lidia

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by harleysville 16 Jul 2015

This is just so elegant and beautiful.

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thanks for your comment.
Hugs, Lidia

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by gougousse 16 Jul 2015

Lidia, love your new stunning wall-hanging.
Have a great day,
hugs, Céline

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Céline. Have a great day.
Hugs, Lidia

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by mgregg01 16 Jul 2015

Love it, I just bought the frame, that is just too pretty. Mary

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Mary. Love that frame, I have used it for doilies and wall-hangings.
Hugs, Lidia

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by jrob Moderator 16 Jul 2015

Beautiful, as usual. Are you stitching onto felt, or what is the fabric you use? It is stunning, whatever it is.

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lidiad by lidiad edited 16 Jul 2015

It's felt at the front and soft cutaway underneath it, for support. Thanks for your comment, Jerrilyn.
Hugs, Lidia

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by designgirl 16 Jul 2015

Beautiful.

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Lynn.
Hugs, Lidia

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by graceandham 16 Jul 2015

A lovely composition.

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Grace.
Hugs, Lidia

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by laffma1 edited 16 Jul 2015

The garden bench looks very inviting, and does make a serene setting. Your walls must be a beautiful sight with all your hangings displayed. Gorgeous!

What type and color of thread do you use for the frame/border? It seems you use this one often, and it is so elegant.

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lidiad by lidiad edited 16 Jul 2015

For the frame/border I have used Col. 1055, Cream, from Madeira Thank you for your comment!
Hugs, Lidia
P.S.: I forgot to mention that the thread is rayon.

laffma1 by laffma1 16 Jul 2015

Thanks for the thread info. BTW - I have corrected my typos. Wish I could figure out how to turn off that auto-complete feature. It only makes things worse!

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by basketkase 16 Jul 2015

Gorgeous and beautifully stitched!

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Vicki!
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 16 Jul 2015

Your work is always stunning Lidia, thanks for showing us. Love Chris

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Chris.
Hugs, Lidia

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by gerryvb 16 Jul 2015

thnk you for sharing, I didn't notice the moved colours. It's lovely !

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Gerry.
Hugs, Lidia

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by bielie 16 Jul 2015

Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing your work - always inspiring

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Lynette.
Hugs, Lidia

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by robertahilde 16 Jul 2015

This is beautiful, as usual really!
Hugs Roberta

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Roberta!
Hugs, Lidia

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by marfa 16 Jul 2015

Lovely. Nicely done!

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lidiad by lidiad 16 Jul 2015

Thank you, Marfa!
Hugs, Lidia

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