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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013 ( edited Jun 24'13 23:11 )
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STUNNING OWL from Urban Threads. This design is huge (I used my large 11x7 hoop) and it took over 3 hours to sew outr!!!!!! It has over 70,000 stitches but doesn't it look great? I have him/her as pride of place in my kitchen now on my oven rack. Love and blessings Chris

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by mops 26 Apr 2013
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It's a magnificat owl! Well worth the time you spent stitching him.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks Martine, I'm glad you like it. It sewed out without a hitch. I went through 2 and a half bobbins and only on the last colours did I have a few thread breaks, so I just slowed the machine down. Love Chris
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by marianb 26 Apr 2013
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What a magnificant job, it looks like there is no pulling on the fabric either, will have to pop over to check out..thanks for sharing..huggs Marian
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
I agree with you Marian. There was no push/pull compensation problems when sewing this out and I'm always a bit wary about sewing on tea towels. I was very careful by the way, in hooping the tea towel. It's a pure cotton one, so maybe that helped. Love and blessings Chris
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by cfidl 26 Apr 2013
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Darling! It was well worth the time spent. What speed was that, because if that was fast, then it will take me substantially longer. I am hoping to up my game.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Hi Chris, well on my Husqvarna I have a sliding scale from 0 - 4 (5 strokes.) I put it in the middle at the second one. Thanks for the comment. Love and blessings Chris
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by baldacchino 26 Apr 2013
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What a Beatiful thing , you did not use it on a linen tea towel as some of them pull the threads and I use water soluble on top to stop pull threads, well done
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks very much. I didn't use any wss only tear away on the back. It went so well. Love and blessings Chris
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by dianap 26 Apr 2013
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Woooooooooow he is beautiful, well done Chris :)
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Isn't he? Love Chris
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by babsie 26 Apr 2013
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It is stunning, love him (her?). Hugs
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much, it is very eye catching. Love and blessings Chris
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by kanny 26 Apr 2013
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LOVE IT!!!!!!!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Me too! Love Chris
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by sewilso 26 Apr 2013
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Awesome!!!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks I think so too. Love Chris
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by lidiad 26 Apr 2013
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Wow, that's impressive! Great job, Chris.
Hugs, Lidia
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much, love Chris
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by sorval 26 Apr 2013
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wow Chris this look great
well done
hugs Sonja
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks Sonja, I hope you are feeling better. Love and blessings Chris
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by arwens 26 Apr 2013
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This is gorgeous!!!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much for commenting, love Chris
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by airyfairy 26 Apr 2013
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As you rightly say Chris - stunning. Hugs Sarah.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much Sarah. Hope all is well, love and blessings Chris
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by highlandermom 26 Apr 2013
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Well worth the time it took this is a eye catching project. I love it.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much Mary, he/she was beautiful to watch sewing out too. Love and blessings Chris
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by jrob 26 Apr 2013
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He's quite majestic. I do love it. ;)
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks Jerrilyn, me too. Love and blessings Chris
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by means 26 Apr 2013
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WOW, he stitched out beautifully. Congratulations.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks he certainly did. Love and blessings Chris
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by loriziegler 26 Apr 2013
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Really cool!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks very much, love and blessings Chris
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by pldc 26 Apr 2013
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fantastic job Chris! he is just fantastic! hugs Loralye
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much Loralye, I agree with you. Love and blessings Chris
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by pennyhal 26 Apr 2013
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Fabulous!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much, love Chris
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by drh2276 26 Apr 2013
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Very pretty!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks very much, love Chris
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by legare 26 Apr 2013
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I like this owl very nice color
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks so much, love Chris
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by quail 26 Apr 2013
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He does look great. Wonderful job and excellent choice of colors.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thank you very much, I love these colours love Chris
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by blueeyedblonde 26 Apr 2013
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beautiful!
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thank you so much, love Chris
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by bumblebee 26 Apr 2013
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Wow 3 hours- turned out great
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
It was actually a bit longer, with changes of colours etc. Love Chris
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by kezza2sew 26 Apr 2013
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wow he is stunning Chris. Lovely choice of colours to.
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
Thanks very much, I think so too. Love Chris
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by pennifold 26 Apr 2013
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Hi Chris (cfidl), I've put up the sliding scale for speed to show you. When I do normal things it's where it is pictured at Max. When I did this owl I put it on the middle line. Hope this helps out. Love and blessings Chris
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by cfidl 27 Apr 2013
Thank you. that helps a lot.
by cfidl 27 Apr 2013
I had to go out and get it for myself! Lol!
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by clawton 27 Apr 2013
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That's a lot of stitching. He is beautiful. Stunning colors.
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by pennifold 27 Apr 2013
Thank you I love him, love Chris
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by buffy1 27 Apr 2013
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beautiful
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by pennifold 27 Apr 2013
Thanks so much, love Chris
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by rsloan 27 Apr 2013
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Apr 26, 2013 -- Gorgeous! You gotta love Urban Threads
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by pennifold 27 Apr 2013
Yes, they have some amazing stuff. Love Chris
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by greytgirl 27 Apr 2013
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I love owls- and your's is absolutely stunning. What a great combination of colors!
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by pennifold 27 Apr 2013
Thanks so much, I try! Love Chris
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by basketkase 27 Apr 2013
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OMG, Chris, this is the most gorgeous owl and your stitching is impeccable.........terrific job!
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by pennifold 28 Apr 2013
Thanks so much Vicki, it was the digitiser's work that made it stitch out so well. I just used my Husqvarna sewing machine to do him. Thank you once again, love and blessings Chris
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by arlene 27 Apr 2013
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Truly a work of art and love.Just stunning
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by pennifold 28 Apr 2013
Thanks so much Arlene. I agree with you. Love and blessings Chris
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by joanne8125 28 Apr 2013
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Beautiful.
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by pennifold 29 Apr 2013
Thanks Joanne, I think so too! Love Chris
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by mamiln 24 Jun 2013
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bonjour, je tombe sur votre site et etant passionnée de chouettes je trouve ce modele magnifique pourriez vous me faire parvenir le le patron de la broderie ou me dire comment l obtenir ? Très beaux travail ! cordialement MAMILN
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by pennifold 17 Sep 2013
Merci, love Chris
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by edithfarminer 24 Jun 2013
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He is stunning, well worth the effort
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by pennifold 17 Sep 2013
Yes, and it sewed out so well, love Chris
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by noah 24 Jun 2013
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Oh he looks Awesome:):)hugs
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by pennifold 17 Sep 2013
I agree with you, love Chris
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by oaro 24 Jun 2013
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looks beautiful love the colors
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by pennifold 17 Sep 2013
Thanks I appreciate that, love Chris
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by lulu07 24 Jun 2013
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Great job! They have some very nice designs...your owl is awesome.
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by pennifold 17 Sep 2013
Yes, they do have great designs. Love Chris
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by snowbird42 24 Jun 2013
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what a fine bird he is i just love him...soozie
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by pennifold 17 Sep 2013
Thanks Soozie, me too. Love Chris