This was a big project to complete. Not something to try to do in a weekend. More like two or more. There is almost 350,000 stitches in this. There are 8 sections to complete the doily, done in 8 colors. I had thought of not finishing it, but this kind of grew on me, and couldn't wait until it is done. The design came from Stitch Delight, and was purchased from OPW. I am sure the site also has it, but did not look for it there. It is really still drying, but I wanted to post it today.

Wow I am overwhelmed with all of the nice comments. It doesn't seem like it has been a year since I did this. Those of you asking about the bowl - It was complete later - maybe we can find the set and you can see that too. Hugs to you all.

This is gorgeous! You must have had a great sense of accomplishment when you finished it. Please do the bowl and post the photo for us. This should definitely be put on display in your home. Bravo!

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by gypsy 04 Jun 2009

I meant to give flowers with this comment, but I don't know how to do it yet. Someone please clue me in. Thanks.

absolument magnifique!! bravo!!

Very pretty!

absolutely stunning, good for u
Nazzy

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by pennifold 04 Jun 2009

Welcome to Cute Embroidery. Love and blessings Chris

If you post something in "Community" on the top of the page - everyone on there will welcome you.

Just beautiful

Moc nádherné dratuluji

It is beautiful, a great work

It is beautiful.

Just Beautiful and well worth the effort in stitching it out. Bouquets for your time

absolutely brilliant, it really looks like stained glass. Be very proud of your project, it's beautiful.

This is really beautiful

My this is so beautiful!! What a wonderful project!!!!

how beautiful!!! and wow was it worth it...heres to you! *

I agree Absolutely beautiful! I love tulips and these are wonderful.

Absolutely stunning!!!! Well done!

This is absolutely stunning what else can I say

beautiful, well done I'm sure you are glad that you did finnish it. *4U from Yvonne

wow what a lovely project it is really great!!

Wow!

I'm new to this embroidery thing and had no idea this was possible.

This is Just beautiful!! You have done a wonderful job!

http://www.stitchdelight.com/view...;p=427&folder=images&c=29&sc=

I hadn't seen this before. This is what I would call GOREGOUS and that is with a capital G.

wow never saw someting more beautiful, thank for showing it*

iIhad to bring this back to the top it is beauitful.

Beautiful.
Pam

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by shirlener88 19 Jun 2008

Pam, welcome to the 'CUTE' family - I don't remember seeing you post before - have fun and enjoy the site. *4U

by dlonnahawkins 23 Jun 2008

Thanks Pam - and welcome to our group.

I cannot take my eyes off this. Absolutey Breath-Taking.....photo taken wet off the hoop and all...
Your work is magnificent the color is divine... I could go on and on...

It is outstanding.So beautful

I have this pattern too!! I can't seem to find enough time to do it. What color bobbin thread did you use??? Very nice.

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by dlonnahawkins 12 Jun 2008

I used the same thread in the bobbin as the thread that was being stitched out. This took a long time to do, but I do think it is worth it. Start with doing only one section - that is over 43,000 stitches, and that even takes a while. Good stitching to you.

Stunning...I'm sure you're very pleased you did finish. Beautiful work! A flower for U!

Awesome! And so are you for having the committment to see it to it's completion. hugs n roses, M

You deserve bunches of flowers for your patience in completing this one. The result was well worth it though. Beautiful.

Thank you all for the great response. I have about decided to do the bowl that goes with it. There were questions as to the size - this measures 12.5 inches across. probably the largest I have done, and certainly the most tedious. But, it is very pretty, and this one will at least stay at my house for a while! Thank you all, and (())'s and **'s to you all.

This is stunning - I'm so glad you finished it and that you posted it. *******'s4U

Absolutely beautiful.

This is an absolutely gorgeous doily!!! Wonderful work! *4U

this one certainly has the WOW factor. There are so many talented ladies in this community, you are always posting too - where do you find the time to do your sewing? *s for you all Jo UK

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by dlonnahawkins 02 Jun 2008

I work full time yet, and sew when I can - mostly on the weekend, after all of the running around. I wonder if the company would let me take my machine in and let it run while I answer e-mail and do my internet work! LOL

This is awsome!! I am happy you finished and shared this. What special plans do you have for it? Is it a gift for someone? H.&*'s

how beautiful this is!!

WOW!!!THIS DESERVES A FLOWER

Beautiful! A flower for both you...and your machine! I bet that machine was glad to be turned off when it hit that last stitch!! great job....

Isn't this the one U were not sure whether u liked or not?, Honey nothing could b anymore lovely. It's like looking at a stained glass window n a church. U deserve lots of flowers 4 this *4U

Absolutely gorgeous. What patience and perseverance! An electronic flower to add to your bunch.

it is beautiful , what a great work, and how a long time to do that

This is really very beautiful!!! I love the colors you chose. What is the size? Many *4U

I am envious! I knew it would be beautiful--and it is! Glad you decided to complete this eye-catcher.

WOW! Very happy that you did finish it. Looks absolutely stunning. ****'s 4U ><>

Beth, great work. Oh how I would adore one of these. It is so beautiful. I am glad that you decided it was worth finishing. A flower for your work. Loretta

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by dlonnahawkins 02 Jun 2008

Oh Loretta - glad to see you back with us. Have your daughter bring you out to see me, and I will give this one to you! And that is a promise!

Awwwh, this turned out beautiful. I love the rich colors .... good Job

Oh Donna it came out beautiful it was well woth all those stitches.

This is soooo beautiful. You did cuch a wonderful job. a Tulip for you and it's red.

WOW! This is so beautiful and well done. Each section is exactly fitting the other.

If you were to charge 50 cents per 1,000 stitches, that comes to $175.00!

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by dlonnahawkins 02 Jun 2008

Do you think that anybody would want to pay that for it? I need to find someone that would be willing to do that. I am getting ready to retire in a coupl years, and will need some extra money so that I can continue to stich out what I want. Thank you so much.

Beth, it is breath takingly beautiful - I am so happy that you finished it and posted - I know how hard it had to be to finish once you started - but with anything that you labor over - it is worth all that you put into it - now don't you let another take this from you - OK? What a great job - and I see that you used the black thread to join it with? I love it! *4U Shirlene

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by shirlener88 01 Jun 2008

We are really happy that you finished this and shared it with us.

by dlonnahawkins 02 Jun 2008

Yes I did use the black thread - didn't like the other idea. Too, now have to decide on whether to make the bowl to go with it. I have all ready stitched the base, so only have 6 sides to stitch out.

it's magnificient.;)

WOW !!! saw the first section and thought it was stunning but the finished product is breath taking dlonna, great job, sure glad you didn't give up on it, well worth all that stitching...*4U

Wow what a beautiful doily too nice to put something on. *4u

This is sooo pretty! Here's flowers to you for your patience!

Great you got it put together. It is beautiful!!!

This is wonderful. More patience than i have.

Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! It's worth every one of the 350.000 stitches! *4U

Absolutely beautiful Dionnahawkins.