This is my first Christmas doily this year.

Love your combination of designs and the color

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by lidiad 03 Nov 2015

Thank you, Barbel.
Hugs, Lidia

Lidia, I somehow missed this one---Another gorgeous design and stitch-out. Your colors are so festive looking, I was glad to read that you use other fabrics as your base--I like reading about how everyone accomplishes the finished piece.

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by lidiad 03 Nov 2015

Hi Patti, I have used this gabardine fabric for another couple of Christmas doilies in the past, with good results because it's strong and the gold metallic thread shows better against the blue. Hugs, Lidia

Perfect stitching, stunning

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by lidiad 03 Nov 2015

Thank you Jenne.
Hugs, Lidia

That is just sooooo beautiful my friend!
Hugs, Roberta

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by lidiad 03 Nov 2015

Thank youuuuu my friend! :)
Hugs, Lidia

LIDIA very nice and so beautiful doily for Christmas .love the colour of the fabric designs looks nicely on it,HUGS stella

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by lidiad 03 Nov 2015

Thank you, Stella :)
Hugs, Lidia

As usual stunning. I love your imagination you come up with some wonderful combinations. This is beautiful.

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thanks for your lovely comment.
Hugs, Lidia

Beautiful!!!Lovely doily...Well done

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Sonja!
Hugs, Lidia

I love it when you post a doily! They are so well done and each different in its own way. Fabulous!

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Penny!
Hugs, Lidia

Lidia, you really made me take a look at all of the Sue Box designs that I have collected and/or purchased over the years. I have quite a few of her Christmas ones including the above. I really want to see how this would turn out in my 360X350 hoop...would make a great centre piece! Thanks again for sharing what you do and "pushing buttons" in my mind to see what I can do. Be blessed, Avis

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Wow, with that large hoop, you are able to create a spectacular doily with this design! I'm looking forward to see your pictures. Thank you for your comment, Avis!
Hugs, Lidia

Oh i simply love it.Is this your border again .It is awesome to hugs

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by lidiad edited 03 Nov 2015

It isn't my border, I have used a Sue Box's design called 'Circular Holly Bdr' from her Sparkling Christmas Collection. Thanks for your comment, Carolyn.

Another gorgeous doily. I always think...this is my favorite...OK now THIS IS my favorite.

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Theresa :)
Hugs, Lidia

Oh how lovely Lidia, I love seeing all the wonderful doilies that you create by editing the designs!~hugs~

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Loralye.
Hugs, Lidia

Very festive...

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Kim.
Hugs, Lidia

Absolutely beautiful, Lidia! I truly enjoy your doilies. Joyce

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Joyce.
Hugs, Lidia

Your work is always an inspiration!

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thanks for your lovely comment.
Hugs, Lidia

It's wonderful Lidia. The holly colors show so nicely against the blue fabric. Lovely border as well.

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thanks for your lovely comment.
Hugs, Lidia

Wow! Great way to start out on Christmas Lidia…/Lillian

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thank you, Lillian.
Hugs, Lidia

This is just beautiful Lidia, you are very quick, love Chris

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thanks for your comment, Chris. I'm not that quick. The picture above is the same one you have seen featured in Sue's Newsletter this morning.
Hugs, Lidia

Lidia another lovely piece..what type of fabric did you use and did you cut away the edge or use the soak-a-way again...I saw this on Sue's site today to....love Kerry

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

It's gabardine, a piece of fabric that remained after I made a skirt for myself many years ago. It was still new and in good conditions, so I have used it for this doily.. :)
I have hooped water-soluble Vilene, as I always do, placed the fabric on top, and trimmed the edge just before embroidering the satin stitch. I saw this picture featured on Sue's Newsletter but not on her site.
Thanks for your comment, Kerry.
Hugs, Lidia

by kezza2sew 31 Oct 2015

thank you. Gabardine is a nice strong fabric...

great job. it looks beautiful

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2015

Thanks for your comment and welcome to Cute Embroidery.
Hugs, Lidia

by lbrow 29 Oct 2015

Ahhh a Newbie. You are soooo welcome here at Cute. Go to Q&A to find out anything you want to know and feel free to jump right in as you have here/Lillian