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I know I haven't posted a project in a LONG while, but this is my latest Machine Embroidery Project. It turned out to be a LOT larger than I thought it was going to be. I made it for a friend in North Carolina. It also turned out to be the largest Machine Embroidery Project I have ever embarked upon. The person I made it for loves it, but I still haven't figured out how I am going to ship it from Texas to NC. I think I'll just take it to UPS and let them take care of it and hope for the best.
It took over 6 miles of thread, 400 feet of floral wire, 3 rolls of floral tape and more hot glue and other glue than I care to think about. It also took me about 3 weeks to complete. Boy were my fingers sore from gluing and wiring each flower petal and leaf. There are 23 roses in 7 shades of peach/coral in the arrangement, each ranging from 3 to 12 petals and over 100 leaves, not to count the ferns and the grass pieces in 9 shades of green.
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23 May 2012
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What a beautiful project. How can you bear to let it go after all that work. Must be a extra special friend. Lucky person. Shirley
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This is a beautiful project. Well done and certainly worth the effort. I love these 3D projects. Please tell where you got the designs.
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Eric it is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful work. Alphaman your work , in my book is supurb!! Hugs Lillian
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greysewist
23 May 2012
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Wondered if you'd posted the wrong pic, initially! It looks fantastic. Well done. Sure hope the recipient realises how much work went into it.
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snowbird42
23 May 2012
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top of the class for you this is outstanding work...soozie
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Wow very artistic, so much patience, looks fantastic♥well done
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WOW, I am lost for words. Stunning. would not have thought they were fake if you had not told us. Lucky friend.
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persiancatlover
23 May 2012
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what a beautifull project,flowers that you can keep forever,its the time that you spent in it worted,its in one word awesome,gr connie
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Wow Eric, this is the largest embroidery project I've ever seen; what a beautiful flower arrangement you made.
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shirlener88
23 May 2012
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Eric, this is stunning - whose design is this? You did a fantastic job with this - they will love it and you are right to just allow UPS to box it and send it for you. I wished I were your friend in NC, those are my colors of roses.
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asterixsew
23 May 2012
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Eric this is an amazing piece of work. Thanks for all the info on creating it. Three weeks on one piece is quite some time. Thanks for putting this picture up
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WOW! Eric this is absolutely gorgeous! A one of a kind work of art that your friend should cherish for a lifetime. And to think we all thought you only collected alphabets :-)
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a real mammoth task, it is very successful and very very beautiful
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23 May 2012
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It is gorgeous! I think I would have given up when I had finished 2 or 3.
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Oh my goodness what an achievement. I just can't imagine spending that much time on something. You're a real trooper.
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Wow. Can I be your friend too? :) This is simply awesome. You did an amazing job. I don't know if I could have done even one. I'm sure your friend will love it.
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Eric, This is absolutely beautiful! You did a wonderful job on this! Thanks for sharing this with us! I have missed seeing your work in the projects area! Linda
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Eric , what a project!! it is beautiful. Just wrap some bubble wrap around and tape then bury in a box filled with styrofoam popcorn and you should be fine. We shipped Waterford crystal this way and it was perfect. i know you can do it!! Kay
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Stunning. I'm sure she will treasure it once she receives it. Great job. Hugs Yvonne
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Wow - it is beautiful, I can only imagine the hours - lets see 3 weeks would be 120 hours. whew!
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Sometimes we get this wonderful idea in our heads of a project for a friend. When we start it, we realize the enormity of it, but our love for our friend keeps us going when normally we might put it aside. Rest assured that when she receives it she will know not only that it is a beautiful gift, and that you put an enormous amount of time, materials, and effort into it; but that it came from your heart. It is a representation of how important her friendship is to you and she will treasure it.
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All I can say is WOW!!! You must really love this person to spend so much time. I hope they really appreciate your effort.
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susiesembroidery
26 May 2012
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Eric, I admire the time and effort to make these beautiful roses and a wonderful bouquet for somebody, who I am sure, will appreciate all the love and work that went into this. WELL DONE!!!!****