Well - I am back to my lace. I don't have the time to do everything that I want to do, but here is my first lace project for the year. This is the SD364 Peacock Doily from Stitch Delight. It consists of 26 different panels in two designs, for a total of 425,035 stitches. I used the Metro thread on this one, in the color 1907 - which is a very lite bone. I wanted it to look more like something Gramma would have done.

Very lovely. H&*

BEAUTIFUL! NOW THATS ALOT OF STITCHES!!!!

it looks wonderful! love it.My mother used to make some like this by hand.

Absolutely gorgeous. I have never tried a doily. thanks for sharing

This is so nice,,I am just new on this embroidery machine,,and would love to learn how to make these,,all the information is greatly appreicated,,,barb

WOW! What a labour of love Dlonna, it's gorgeous!
hugs n roses, M

Wow, that really does show off that rose pattern service - I have an identical tea service but, un fortunately, not so lucky to own anything like the lovely lace.

Beautifull

It is stunning. My mum used to do things like that by crochet.Well done.

this is just so beautiful. lots of time spent on it. I love it.

Stunningly beautiful....this is the type of doily my mom used to make. Be selfish...she'll never know the difference if you don't tell her, besides we need to do some of our projects for ourselves...
besides this is to lovely to part with....great work!

Thank you all so much for taking the time to look at this design, and for your lovely comments. I had about decided to take it to my sister-in-law when we visit this weekend, but I think this one has my name on it. Am I being selfish? I gave her one of my favoirites the last time she was here, and have not redone it for myself. Maybe later - I have too many pretty things I want to make.

1 comment

by shirlener88 07 Mar 2009

Not selfish at all - you can stitch her up something else later on. I know you want to cheer her up - but this one does have your name on it.

It looks stunning! Just beautiful, thanks for telling about the thread I will have to give it a try sometime.

Wonderful!!!

Very Very Pretty!!

Beautiful!

this is amazing.. great job.. must have taken a while to do... keep up this wonderful work..

wow what a show piece. You must be so proud to say "I made this" top marks. hugs & *

Wow this is so beautiful. Stitch Delight has wonderful designs.

This is stunning! It looks similar to one my grandma made years ago. Will have to go to Stitch Delight and check them out. Thanks for sharing. *4U

Thank you so much for showing this doily. I went to Stitch Delight and just had too much fun with all the beautiful designs. Will be posting items when I make them.

This is beautiful. I have not tried lace or FSL as yet but after seeing this it may go to the top of my to do list.

Judy

WOW!!!! It does look exactly like a gorgeous, antique doily that your Gramma would have made....beautiful! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Joyce

beautiful!!!!!****

This is just beautiful and well worth your time, well done

Gosh !!! but this is so nice. Lovely work.

It's beautiful Dionna *4U

what a beautiful doily, you've done a wonderful job

Beth, dear one, this is so beautiful and it does remind me of my dear mother-in-laws work. She loved to crochet these sort of doilies. This is big and so very wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

2 comments

by dlonnahawkins 06 Mar 2009

Oh, Miss Loretta,I knew that you would like this. So glad that you can come see us from time to time.

by lorettag28 09 Mar 2009

I do miss you dear. But I get news from you, via Shirlene from time to time. Thanks!

WOW!!!!! this is beautiful and oh boy what a lot of work. That keep you out of trouble for a while. lol. You have done a wonderful job, thanks for sharing.

Don't you just love the Metro thread? Price works pretty good too.

That is just beautiful. It does look like Gramma made it. Congrats to you on a huge but gorgeous job.

Wow, this is gorgeous!!! Love it! I would take weeks to have it done by crochet! I think it's amazing what an embroidery machine can do. Well done!

so very lovely I don't think I would have even tried this.

Beth, this is stunningly beautiful! And HUGE. It must have taken you ages but it's worth it.

Stunning & i love the peacock design , Oh what a job

Beth, this is stunning and I am so happy to see that you have it finished now. Great presentation and such a gorgeous piece of lace. And as Ken said - it sure is large. Hehehe!

3 comments

by shirlener88 05 Mar 2009

Rick said to tell you "It is huge and beautiful".

by dlonnahawkins 06 Mar 2009

Tell Rick Thank you very much.

by shirlener88 07 Mar 2009

I will - he will get a kick out it, too!

wow this is sooooo beautiful well done

This is just so beautiful it looks like something our Grandmas would have crocheted. I bet it took a lot of time but it was certainly worth it
Well Done

wow this is gorgeous. well you wanted it to look like grandma did it and you succeeded. Just gorgeous!

Dear Beth,

This is an absolutely stunning piece of work.

Congratulations on how beautiful it is.

P.S. 1.Grandma would have been very proud - and
2.How many hours did it take to sew out?

Oh Beth, this is lovely! Oh my goodness, I hope Maria sees this... she is a true Stitch Delight fan. Gosh, this is a gorgeous piece!