I was inspired by Carolyn's (Noah) Maple Leaves. Just had to give them a try. Photo 1. Was done using water soluble with the threads in between the 2 layers. I thought it looked a little plain so I hand machined the veins in. I have not washed the soluble out yet, but I am sure it will hold together.

They look great - and I see you have inspired lots of people to copy your idea! Well done!

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by shirley124 24 Sep 2014

Thanks

Both are beautiful!

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by shirley124 24 Sep 2014

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Love the leaves! I'm making some organza ones this week.

I'm going to start saving my thread scraps!

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by shirley124 24 Sep 2014

Thanks. Please show yours when you have done them.

These leaves you've done look lovely& appreciate your sharing tips on use of clear stabilizer too. It's good to be challenged with a different use of supplies. :~D

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by shirley124 24 Sep 2014

Thanks. My pleasure to share tips. Hugs

Great job!

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

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very nice
hugs micheline

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

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Beautiful

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

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Oh i love this idea maybe yoriko can add them i will ask her hugs

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Yoriko has beat you to it. She had the veins added within in few hours of seeing mine. It will be quicker than the way I did mine. Glad you like them as well. Hugs Shirley

They beautiful....

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

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I like that you put veins in them. It really adds dimension. Well done!

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. I felt they were not quite finished without the veins. Great that Yoriko has added the veins now.

Super! Thanks for all the information, too. Very fun!

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. I love them.

WOW quite a difference...Thank you for sharing.

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

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Just beautiful. I just have to try one.

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. Yes try one. They do not take long to sew out. Takes longer to trim after. Shirley

very pretty!

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

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What type of plastic.. would a clear plastic table protector do.. love the way you enhanced the design..

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. I just used a plastic bag as I had no idea as to what type of plastic Carolyn used.

Love these two leaves, especially the second one! Well done.
Hugs, Lidia

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. The plastic gives a really nice effect.

Well done

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Many thanks.

terrific job Shirley, ~hugs~

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. I am pleased with the way they turned out. Have been looking for a green plastic bag. That would give another effect to the design. Never dreamt I would ever embroider on a plastic bag. lol

They look great and you were an inspiration to Yoriko, too.

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. I am pleased she liked the idea and added the veins to the design. It took me a while to carefully stitch by machine.

I LOVE THESE. I like using WSS and snips to make coasters. Simply mount felt on back of them. These would look great as coasters also/Lillian

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. Coasters are a great idea.

This leaves are very nice. I am sure, you can wash out the wss this will give the leave an other look.

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thanks. I have rinsed it out now. Just waiting for it to dry. It is holding together really well.

Really beautiful leaves! Look very realistic with the veining. Nicely done!

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by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Thank You

I like your idea adding veins to the leaf. I'm going to add it to the design as well. Thank you! Hugs, Yoriko

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by manami 23 Sep 2014

I have added the veins to the design. Please re-download the file. Hugs, Yoriko

by shirley124 23 Sep 2014

Many many thanks. Shirley