Answer to the guessing game,
For all those who played along with my little game that I posted in projects here are the answers,Number of stitches - 547653
colors changes - 198 in three hoopings
Design elements used - 35 of course I am counting the snow and flakes as 2 elements.
Size of finished desing 36'' by 16''
This was a fun little game to play and thank you to all who participated. Some of you may remember the one I had posted last christmas, well this one was a little larger but easier because of the experience I had gathered from my first one. I would like to make my next one to reflect and interior christmas scene.
To all thanks for playing and have a great day, now I need to get back to work, no rest for the wicked lol,
hugs
Michelle
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This embroidery is marvelous on satin fabric.
Could you explain to me what sort of fabric is "batting', I have not found in the dictionary?
You have no problem with glue? when I use glue, my needle become covered with glue, and do not work correctly, ans thread break.Your embroidery on satin is so nice.
What a great work!
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by michemb
11 Jan 2014
Bonjour Claudenicolas
Merci pour le compliment, j'apprécie beaucoup.
''Batting'' c'est de la ouate qu'on utilise pour faire les courtepointe. J'ai utilisé une léger de coton (80% coton, 20% polyester). Pour la colle (505) j'ai jamais eu de problème, je me sert des aiguilles titanium, qu'elle colle à tu? Je mets juste un petit peu et la ouate colle facilement.
Alors bonne chance
Michelle à Montréal
25533Stunning! But then that's to be expected from you! You do such awesome work!
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38558What inspiration! I have not done anything so detailed in a VERY long time and now I am feeling the urge. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing. Hugs. Nan W
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by michemb
10 Jan 2014
Thank you,
If this is the inspiration for a new project, my job is complete lol, that is the reason for posting in projects, to inspire others.
hugs
Michelle
11927Absolutely astonishing, but well worth the effort especialy when you see the recipients face... that's what makes the work worthwhile for me..
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45918You used satin fabric for this beautiful tree shirt but did you have to worry about hoop burn etc? Also what type of stablizer did you use? I am asking these questions because I have some taffeta ( probably polyester)& silk fabric that I would like to embroider with high count designs but I don't want to ruin it ,so I have put off even thinking about doing it.
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by michemb
10 Jan 2014
Good morning
yes I used satin but I padded it with batting, I would never try to embroider this many stitches on just the satin, way to dense. I spray glue the fabric to the batting and then used my extra large hoop. No fabric burn and I used a light tearaway (1.5 oz). You could use your satin to make lovely tablerunners or tree skirts like mine but not sure what to do with the taffeta, much more delicate,
good luck
by killiecrankie
10 Jan 2014
Thank you for the info.Found some more satin while looking for nylon lyrca to make husbands swimmers.
25212OMG. You have outdone yourself this time. This makes me feel quite useless. Last year was a terrible year for me, not much emb done at all. I need to kick myself in the backside and start to do something for myself this year. Still need that extra day. heeheehee. hugs Marg
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by michemb
10 Jan 2014
Thank you Marg,
I think if you start with a project for yourself you my get the push you need to get back into it. Take a look at your ''to do list'' (we all have one) and she what tickles your fancy. Important thing is to have fun.
hugs
Michell
24826I hope who ever gets it will know what went in it besides love. Very, Very nice.
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41781It's amazing and now I'll crack the whip!
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158716Beautiful!!! This is one of those projects that no one could pay you enough to do!! Hope you're keeping it or giving it to someone very special!!
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by michemb
08 Jan 2014
this was for one of my best friends, she loved it and will cherish it I am sure,
thanks
35675pppfffff a lot of stitches, but so worth it: so beautiful!!
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743293Wow Wow Wow. My daughter said when I showed her ;When are you going to do one for me putting this on one half & a Australian Summer scene on the other half so when our christmas;s are hot I;ll put the winter scene to the front & when its cold I put the Ausie scene to the front. We had a good laugh as I think she had it back to front
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11357Very pretty! Looks worth the stitches and thread changes.
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