Here is my finished picture. Thanks for the pattern
Category: Wall Hanging
FAT CAT
Hi Suz,
another warm day ahead no site of rain ,so i have been busy sewing out
fat cat,his eyes give me the glare that ours does
Thrilled with the sewing,will have to try a few more’.
Kind Regards Belinda Niemz
ps few wrinkles
I really love this Belinda! I love the three dimensional designs added – they really set off the main character. I can see him outside under the flowers working off his big meal. LOL
BFC1753 Large Seated Cat “Are you trying to tell me something”
A Happy Boss!!!
I chose to stitch Windows of the World Italy for a Boss’s Day gift, since my boss is of Italian ancestry. I’ll submit a photo if possible. This courtyard scene provided a good opportunity to experiment with neutrals–with the many tones & shades of gold, brown, & gray, I learned a lot about using these colors effectively. Several of the new BFC threads look quite lovely in the stones, including 2751 Pale Gold, 2657 Mustard Gold, & 2630 Light Sandstone. I took extra time to change colors for the shutters to get the effect I wanted. I used medium-weight cotton twill spray-basted to Hemingworth medium-weight cutaway stabilizer, which made a good stable combo to keep the blocks as square as possible–some areas of these designs stitch 3 layers thick. My machine (a Brother PE-150) required me to reduce the stitch density of block #6 by 5 percent before it would sew that one, although oddly, it had no problem accepting block #8, which has an even higher stitch count. Assembly was Method #6 in the suggestions provided, using a wooden frame. I trimmed the completed blocks to a 1/8″ margin of fabric/stabilizer, & laid them out like tiles, not quite touching, along with my ribbon & wood trim, to determine the final size (which in my case was 14.5″W X 18.5″H). I wanted the ribbon “mullions” to barely cover the edges of the embroidery, so as not to hide any more detail than necessary. DH helped me cut the 1/4″ birch plywood, which our home improvement store carries in convenient 2’x2′ squares, & miter the stained wood trim. The blocks were glued to the plywood & outlined with black grosgrain ribbon (3/8″ wide for the mullions & 5/8″ for the casing), then framed with 3/4″ wood trim. I found this scene to be wonderfully detailed & it really sparks the imagination. I’m giving it 4 stars, because in my opinion a few areas stitch more layers than necessary, & a few of the details were a bit confusing, but on the whole, it is well digitized & an example of the outstanding level of art offered by BFC Creations. I’m proud of my result, & hopefully my boss will be pleased with his gift.
Judy
I’m sure your boss was totally amazed Judy!!!! they way you finished it sounds wonderful. Suz
What started as a wall hanging……
Suz,
Well, I finally got what was suppose to be a wall hanging finished! It turned out to be under glass instead of a wall hanging. But, since that is how Dad wanted it that’s what dad got!!! lol He decided he wanted it under glass rather than able to get all dusty on the wall so that what I ended up doing.
Thank you !!!!!!!! For all your help with this!!!!!!!!!!!!! It only took me two years to make. But I ended up learning 2 digitizing programs, PE Design Next and 10 as well as what it takes to make something like this! Forever !!!!! lol !!!
Enjoy!
Cindy .s. I also attached part of the painting I use to digitize my Grandfather in the yellow shirt. Can’t believe it really came out looking like him ! lol
HI Cindy – I had a lot of fun following along with Cindy on this project. This will become a real heirloom for her family depiciting not only her creativity, but Grandpa’s everyday life. Suz
Julie’s Grand Canyon
I really wanted it to look like you are actually looking out a window. Turned out better than I had imagined. Sorry about the bit of reflection in the glass on the lower left…Julie
The black frame sets off the whole picture – beautiful. Suz
Jody’s Grasshopper
This one goes back to 2006, lol! Just did this week.
Here copy of my grasshopper. Jody
More of Marge’s wonderful projects!
Marge totally amazes me with all she does – and everything is done so well!!!
Living Room Display
From Lori:
I want to show you these 2 pictures are in my living room and love them.
Thank you Lori – you did a great job completing them.
For my Sister
I’m sure you will recognize this design. I did this for my sister in 2010.
June
Your colors look really beautiful June! This is still one of my favorites.
Caroline’s Poppies
Hi Suz, I couldn’t wait to embroider your poppies so I’m attaching a picture my version! They are so realistic looking – you did a fantastic job digitizing them! They get a place of honour in my home! Thanks for an awesome design! Caroline
I love the way you put these together Caroline. The orange and red border really make them stand out! Great job. Suz