I thought I'd share a peek at the progress of the large embroidery piece I've been working on.  Yesterday I ended up stitching on some extra pieces of muslin because I was getting too close to the edge and it was hard to hoop the work.

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I'm a little annoyed at myself for miscalculating how large this piece was going to get, but that's life.  The seams aren't ideal, but I'm going to live through it.  ;)

I've pretty much been working on the afro area for the past few weeks.

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As you can see, I pencil in the design as I work.

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And I thought you might enjoy a peek at the back.

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Not quite as clean as it could be, but super cool looking nonetheless.  I put knots in my embroidery, which is a no-no, but I still do it anyway!  Lots of stray threads in places that I messed up, but hey, that's part of the journey, right?

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

370 thoughts on “Embroidery Update

  • That’s really cool. I love all the different details… Looking at one particular detail leads to another to another and finally once again to the same?! So much surprises in this piece 🙂
    I did lots of embroidery when I was a teenager… this makes be want to start doing it again.

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  • That’s really cool. I love all the different details… Looking at one particular detail leads to another to another and finally once again to the same?! So much surprises in this piece 🙂
    I did lots of embroidery when I was a teenager… this makes be want to start doing it again.

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  • That’s really cool. I love all the different details… Looking at one particular detail leads to another to another and finally once again to the same?! So much surprises in this piece 🙂
    I did lots of embroidery when I was a teenager… this makes be want to start doing it again.

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  • That’s really cool. I love all the different details… Looking at one particular detail leads to another to another and finally once again to the same?! So much surprises in this piece 🙂
    I did lots of embroidery when I was a teenager… this makes be want to start doing it again.

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  • That’s really cool. I love all the different details… Looking at one particular detail leads to another to another and finally once again to the same?! So much surprises in this piece 🙂
    I did lots of embroidery when I was a teenager… this makes be want to start doing it again.

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  • Julie, this is absolutely amazing. And I think the back is just as gorgeous as the front. Wow, please continue to keep us posted, I can’t wait to see it completed.

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  • Julie, this is absolutely amazing. And I think the back is just as gorgeous as the front. Wow, please continue to keep us posted, I can’t wait to see it completed.

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  • Julie, this is absolutely amazing. And I think the back is just as gorgeous as the front. Wow, please continue to keep us posted, I can’t wait to see it completed.

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  • Julie, this is absolutely amazing. And I think the back is just as gorgeous as the front. Wow, please continue to keep us posted, I can’t wait to see it completed.

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  • Julie, this is absolutely amazing. And I think the back is just as gorgeous as the front. Wow, please continue to keep us posted, I can’t wait to see it completed.

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  • Un-flipping-believable! This is one exquisite masterpiece. I wouldn’t worry about the added fabric…could be replaced with some gorgeous fabric, or stenciled fabric or embroidered pieces 😉

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  • Un-flipping-believable! This is one exquisite masterpiece. I wouldn’t worry about the added fabric…could be replaced with some gorgeous fabric, or stenciled fabric or embroidered pieces 😉

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  • Un-flipping-believable! This is one exquisite masterpiece. I wouldn’t worry about the added fabric…could be replaced with some gorgeous fabric, or stenciled fabric or embroidered pieces 😉

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  • Un-flipping-believable! This is one exquisite masterpiece. I wouldn’t worry about the added fabric…could be replaced with some gorgeous fabric, or stenciled fabric or embroidered pieces 😉

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  • Un-flipping-believable! This is one exquisite masterpiece. I wouldn’t worry about the added fabric…could be replaced with some gorgeous fabric, or stenciled fabric or embroidered pieces 😉

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  • Blown away at how this continues to emerge!
    BTW, the back looks pretty good to me.

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  • Blown away at how this continues to emerge!
    BTW, the back looks pretty good to me.

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  • Blown away at how this continues to emerge!
    BTW, the back looks pretty good to me.

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  • Blown away at how this continues to emerge!
    BTW, the back looks pretty good to me.

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  • Blown away at how this continues to emerge!
    BTW, the back looks pretty good to me.

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  • Absolutely stunning! So much detail – looking at the pictures makes me wish I could touch it to feel all the texture. And the back of it looks amazing too! Can’t wait to see it all finished.

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  • Absolutely stunning! So much detail – looking at the pictures makes me wish I could touch it to feel all the texture. And the back of it looks amazing too! Can’t wait to see it all finished.

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  • Absolutely stunning! So much detail – looking at the pictures makes me wish I could touch it to feel all the texture. And the back of it looks amazing too! Can’t wait to see it all finished.

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  • Absolutely stunning! So much detail – looking at the pictures makes me wish I could touch it to feel all the texture. And the back of it looks amazing too! Can’t wait to see it all finished.

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  • Absolutely stunning! So much detail – looking at the pictures makes me wish I could touch it to feel all the texture. And the back of it looks amazing too! Can’t wait to see it all finished.

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  • Really gorgeous! You could always add embroidery along the seams to hide them.

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  • Really gorgeous! You could always add embroidery along the seams to hide them.

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  • Really gorgeous! You could always add embroidery along the seams to hide them.

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  • Really gorgeous! You could always add embroidery along the seams to hide them.

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  • Really gorgeous! You could always add embroidery along the seams to hide them.

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  • so beautiful, Julie. I think it’s interesting that you’re commenting on the “flaws” on the backside – proof that we are all our own worst critic. To me, it looks fantastic front and back. I’ve also enjoyed following the evolution of this piece on Instragram. Thanks for sharing it – you’re an amazing artist and inspire me all the time.

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  • so beautiful, Julie. I think it’s interesting that you’re commenting on the “flaws” on the backside – proof that we are all our own worst critic. To me, it looks fantastic front and back. I’ve also enjoyed following the evolution of this piece on Instragram. Thanks for sharing it – you’re an amazing artist and inspire me all the time.

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  • so beautiful, Julie. I think it’s interesting that you’re commenting on the “flaws” on the backside – proof that we are all our own worst critic. To me, it looks fantastic front and back. I’ve also enjoyed following the evolution of this piece on Instragram. Thanks for sharing it – you’re an amazing artist and inspire me all the time.

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  • so beautiful, Julie. I think it’s interesting that you’re commenting on the “flaws” on the backside – proof that we are all our own worst critic. To me, it looks fantastic front and back. I’ve also enjoyed following the evolution of this piece on Instragram. Thanks for sharing it – you’re an amazing artist and inspire me all the time.

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  • so beautiful, Julie. I think it’s interesting that you’re commenting on the “flaws” on the backside – proof that we are all our own worst critic. To me, it looks fantastic front and back. I’ve also enjoyed following the evolution of this piece on Instragram. Thanks for sharing it – you’re an amazing artist and inspire me all the time.

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  • Julie, this is simply amazing. I am not into embroidery (need too much patience)….but this piece is stunning and I could look at it all day. If only I had 1/100th of your creativity I’d be a very lucky gal. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie, this is simply amazing. I am not into embroidery (need too much patience)….but this piece is stunning and I could look at it all day. If only I had 1/100th of your creativity I’d be a very lucky gal. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie, this is simply amazing. I am not into embroidery (need too much patience)….but this piece is stunning and I could look at it all day. If only I had 1/100th of your creativity I’d be a very lucky gal. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie, this is simply amazing. I am not into embroidery (need too much patience)….but this piece is stunning and I could look at it all day. If only I had 1/100th of your creativity I’d be a very lucky gal. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Julie, this is simply amazing. I am not into embroidery (need too much patience)….but this piece is stunning and I could look at it all day. If only I had 1/100th of your creativity I’d be a very lucky gal. Thanks for sharing.

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  • That’s so beautiful! Love It.

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  • That’s so beautiful! Love It.

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  • That’s so beautiful! Love It.

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  • That’s so beautiful! Love It.

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  • That’s so beautiful! Love It.

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  • Oooooh, beautiful work! You inspired me…I wanna make one!!! I also knot my embroidery…don’t trust those weaved in ends!

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  • Oooooh, beautiful work! You inspired me…I wanna make one!!! I also knot my embroidery…don’t trust those weaved in ends!

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  • Oooooh, beautiful work! You inspired me…I wanna make one!!! I also knot my embroidery…don’t trust those weaved in ends!

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  • Oooooh, beautiful work! You inspired me…I wanna make one!!! I also knot my embroidery…don’t trust those weaved in ends!

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  • Oooooh, beautiful work! You inspired me…I wanna make one!!! I also knot my embroidery…don’t trust those weaved in ends!

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  • This is STUNNING and inspiring. Thank you for showing it.

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  • This is STUNNING and inspiring. Thank you for showing it.

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  • This is STUNNING and inspiring. Thank you for showing it.

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  • This is STUNNING and inspiring. Thank you for showing it.

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  • This is STUNNING and inspiring. Thank you for showing it.

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  • I know I would not have done such a clean job at the back. I do knots too. I marvel at the beauty of your work.

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  • I know I would not have done such a clean job at the back. I do knots too. I marvel at the beauty of your work.

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  • I know I would not have done such a clean job at the back. I do knots too. I marvel at the beauty of your work.

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  • I know I would not have done such a clean job at the back. I do knots too. I marvel at the beauty of your work.

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  • I know I would not have done such a clean job at the back. I do knots too. I marvel at the beauty of your work.

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  • Beautiful. Breathtaking. You’re so talented. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Beautiful. Breathtaking. You’re so talented. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Beautiful. Breathtaking. You’re so talented. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Beautiful. Breathtaking. You’re so talented. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Beautiful. Breathtaking. You’re so talented. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Stunning – I could stare at this for hours!

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  • Stunning – I could stare at this for hours!

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  • Stunning – I could stare at this for hours!

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  • Stunning – I could stare at this for hours!

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  • Stunning – I could stare at this for hours!

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  • Very impressive, nice work. Embroidery is becoming a lost art, use to be part of a girl’s education. Must admit i haven’t done any myself in a long time. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  • Very impressive, nice work. Embroidery is becoming a lost art, use to be part of a girl’s education. Must admit i haven’t done any myself in a long time. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  • Very impressive, nice work. Embroidery is becoming a lost art, use to be part of a girl’s education. Must admit i haven’t done any myself in a long time. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  • Very impressive, nice work. Embroidery is becoming a lost art, use to be part of a girl’s education. Must admit i haven’t done any myself in a long time. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  • Very impressive, nice work. Embroidery is becoming a lost art, use to be part of a girl’s education. Must admit i haven’t done any myself in a long time. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  • Mind boggling! I see something different whenever I look at this. Makes me smile!!

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  • Mind boggling! I see something different whenever I look at this. Makes me smile!!

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  • Mind boggling! I see something different whenever I look at this. Makes me smile!!

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  • Mind boggling! I see something different whenever I look at this. Makes me smile!!

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  • Mind boggling! I see something different whenever I look at this. Makes me smile!!

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  • WOW! The seams could be a great new place to experiment by embroiderizing them. Remember, boo boos make opportunities.

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  • WOW! The seams could be a great new place to experiment by embroiderizing them. Remember, boo boos make opportunities.

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  • WOW! The seams could be a great new place to experiment by embroiderizing them. Remember, boo boos make opportunities.

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  • WOW! The seams could be a great new place to experiment by embroiderizing them. Remember, boo boos make opportunities.

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  • WOW! The seams could be a great new place to experiment by embroiderizing them. Remember, boo boos make opportunities.

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  • Truly a work of art! This is amazing.

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  • Truly a work of art! This is amazing.

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  • Truly a work of art! This is amazing.

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  • Truly a work of art! This is amazing.

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  • Truly a work of art! This is amazing.

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  • Very interesting project! Lovely work!! Thank you for also talking about issues you have run into while creating the embroidery. I liked reading how you went about dealing with them. All part of the art experience.

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  • Very interesting project! Lovely work!! Thank you for also talking about issues you have run into while creating the embroidery. I liked reading how you went about dealing with them. All part of the art experience.

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  • Very interesting project! Lovely work!! Thank you for also talking about issues you have run into while creating the embroidery. I liked reading how you went about dealing with them. All part of the art experience.

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  • Very interesting project! Lovely work!! Thank you for also talking about issues you have run into while creating the embroidery. I liked reading how you went about dealing with them. All part of the art experience.

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  • Very interesting project! Lovely work!! Thank you for also talking about issues you have run into while creating the embroidery. I liked reading how you went about dealing with them. All part of the art experience.

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  • I was with a few friends yesterday who sew (unlike me) and wanted to show them this embroidery you’re doing and couldn’t find it! It was too much work on my iphone. How cool that you are showing it now and I can pass it on to them. It is incredible! Truly a work of art.

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  • I was with a few friends yesterday who sew (unlike me) and wanted to show them this embroidery you’re doing and couldn’t find it! It was too much work on my iphone. How cool that you are showing it now and I can pass it on to them. It is incredible! Truly a work of art.

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  • I was with a few friends yesterday who sew (unlike me) and wanted to show them this embroidery you’re doing and couldn’t find it! It was too much work on my iphone. How cool that you are showing it now and I can pass it on to them. It is incredible! Truly a work of art.

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  • I was with a few friends yesterday who sew (unlike me) and wanted to show them this embroidery you’re doing and couldn’t find it! It was too much work on my iphone. How cool that you are showing it now and I can pass it on to them. It is incredible! Truly a work of art.

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  • I was with a few friends yesterday who sew (unlike me) and wanted to show them this embroidery you’re doing and couldn’t find it! It was too much work on my iphone. How cool that you are showing it now and I can pass it on to them. It is incredible! Truly a work of art.

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  • It’s exquisite! It reminds me of Zentangle! I love embroidery and the various stitches. The thread colors are vibrant! Never thought to do something this original! You have a wonderful imagination and vision! Thank you sharing and being an inspiration! 🙂

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  • It’s exquisite! It reminds me of Zentangle! I love embroidery and the various stitches. The thread colors are vibrant! Never thought to do something this original! You have a wonderful imagination and vision! Thank you sharing and being an inspiration! 🙂

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  • It’s exquisite! It reminds me of Zentangle! I love embroidery and the various stitches. The thread colors are vibrant! Never thought to do something this original! You have a wonderful imagination and vision! Thank you sharing and being an inspiration! 🙂

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  • It’s exquisite! It reminds me of Zentangle! I love embroidery and the various stitches. The thread colors are vibrant! Never thought to do something this original! You have a wonderful imagination and vision! Thank you sharing and being an inspiration! 🙂

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  • It’s exquisite! It reminds me of Zentangle! I love embroidery and the various stitches. The thread colors are vibrant! Never thought to do something this original! You have a wonderful imagination and vision! Thank you sharing and being an inspiration! 🙂

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  • You are one beautiful, talented woman!! That is gorgeous front and back!!

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  • You are one beautiful, talented woman!! That is gorgeous front and back!!

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  • You are one beautiful, talented woman!! That is gorgeous front and back!!

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  • You are one beautiful, talented woman!! That is gorgeous front and back!!

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  • You are one beautiful, talented woman!! That is gorgeous front and back!!

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  • Julie that is so beautiful. I can’t even imagine the hours you’ve put into all that stitching–truly a labor of love!

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  • Julie that is so beautiful. I can’t even imagine the hours you’ve put into all that stitching–truly a labor of love!

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  • Julie that is so beautiful. I can’t even imagine the hours you’ve put into all that stitching–truly a labor of love!

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  • Julie that is so beautiful. I can’t even imagine the hours you’ve put into all that stitching–truly a labor of love!

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  • Julie that is so beautiful. I can’t even imagine the hours you’ve put into all that stitching–truly a labor of love!

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  • What an amazing masterpiece, Julie! Yes, masterpiece–despite your knots and stray threads! I think it all adds to the wonder of the piece. I didn’t realize you were sketching as you went along. I like that idea! She is stunning as a whole, and in each intricate section.

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  • What an amazing masterpiece, Julie! Yes, masterpiece–despite your knots and stray threads! I think it all adds to the wonder of the piece. I didn’t realize you were sketching as you went along. I like that idea! She is stunning as a whole, and in each intricate section.

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  • What an amazing masterpiece, Julie! Yes, masterpiece–despite your knots and stray threads! I think it all adds to the wonder of the piece. I didn’t realize you were sketching as you went along. I like that idea! She is stunning as a whole, and in each intricate section.

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  • What an amazing masterpiece, Julie! Yes, masterpiece–despite your knots and stray threads! I think it all adds to the wonder of the piece. I didn’t realize you were sketching as you went along. I like that idea! She is stunning as a whole, and in each intricate section.

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  • What an amazing masterpiece, Julie! Yes, masterpiece–despite your knots and stray threads! I think it all adds to the wonder of the piece. I didn’t realize you were sketching as you went along. I like that idea! She is stunning as a whole, and in each intricate section.

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  • omigosh! This is totally awesome! I wish I could run my fingers (albeit very clean fingers) over the wonderful texture!

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  • omigosh! This is totally awesome! I wish I could run my fingers (albeit very clean fingers) over the wonderful texture!

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  • omigosh! This is totally awesome! I wish I could run my fingers (albeit very clean fingers) over the wonderful texture!

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  • omigosh! This is totally awesome! I wish I could run my fingers (albeit very clean fingers) over the wonderful texture!

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  • omigosh! This is totally awesome! I wish I could run my fingers (albeit very clean fingers) over the wonderful texture!

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  • Thanks for always inspiring me….. I truly appreciate your sharing!

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  • Thanks for always inspiring me….. I truly appreciate your sharing!

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  • Thanks for always inspiring me….. I truly appreciate your sharing!

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  • Thanks for always inspiring me….. I truly appreciate your sharing!

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  • Thanks for always inspiring me….. I truly appreciate your sharing!

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  • As Jana above and others said, you are so inspirational to all of us. I marvel at how your day must be scheduled. You take time to answer us, learn new things,work on your art, stay in touch with family…I get exhausted thinking about it all. You must be a very disciplined person.

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  • As Jana above and others said, you are so inspirational to all of us. I marvel at how your day must be scheduled. You take time to answer us, learn new things,work on your art, stay in touch with family…I get exhausted thinking about it all. You must be a very disciplined person.

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  • As Jana above and others said, you are so inspirational to all of us. I marvel at how your day must be scheduled. You take time to answer us, learn new things,work on your art, stay in touch with family…I get exhausted thinking about it all. You must be a very disciplined person.

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  • As Jana above and others said, you are so inspirational to all of us. I marvel at how your day must be scheduled. You take time to answer us, learn new things,work on your art, stay in touch with family…I get exhausted thinking about it all. You must be a very disciplined person.

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  • As Jana above and others said, you are so inspirational to all of us. I marvel at how your day must be scheduled. You take time to answer us, learn new things,work on your art, stay in touch with family…I get exhausted thinking about it all. You must be a very disciplined person.

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  • Lovely! Who told you knots were a no-no? I taught embroidery for years and, hey, I was only ever interested in the front. I give you permision.

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  • Lovely! Who told you knots were a no-no? I taught embroidery for years and, hey, I was only ever interested in the front. I give you permision.

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  • Lovely! Who told you knots were a no-no? I taught embroidery for years and, hey, I was only ever interested in the front. I give you permision.

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  • Lovely! Who told you knots were a no-no? I taught embroidery for years and, hey, I was only ever interested in the front. I give you permision.

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  • Lovely! Who told you knots were a no-no? I taught embroidery for years and, hey, I was only ever interested in the front. I give you permision.

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  • Talent & Persistence! This is gorgeous. Makes me want to dig up my needle and threads I have buried around here. Thank you for sharing! I am a huge fan.

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  • Talent & Persistence! This is gorgeous. Makes me want to dig up my needle and threads I have buried around here. Thank you for sharing! I am a huge fan.

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  • Talent & Persistence! This is gorgeous. Makes me want to dig up my needle and threads I have buried around here. Thank you for sharing! I am a huge fan.

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  • Talent & Persistence! This is gorgeous. Makes me want to dig up my needle and threads I have buried around here. Thank you for sharing! I am a huge fan.

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  • Talent & Persistence! This is gorgeous. Makes me want to dig up my needle and threads I have buried around here. Thank you for sharing! I am a huge fan.

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  • ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  • ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  • ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  • ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  • ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  • Absolutely beautiful. I have done some basic embroidery, which I really enjoy, but nothing like this! I put knots in mine too, especially when it is an item that will be washed (towels, pillowcases, clothing). I think that is perfectly ok!!

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  • Absolutely beautiful. I have done some basic embroidery, which I really enjoy, but nothing like this! I put knots in mine too, especially when it is an item that will be washed (towels, pillowcases, clothing). I think that is perfectly ok!!

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  • Absolutely beautiful. I have done some basic embroidery, which I really enjoy, but nothing like this! I put knots in mine too, especially when it is an item that will be washed (towels, pillowcases, clothing). I think that is perfectly ok!!

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  • Absolutely beautiful. I have done some basic embroidery, which I really enjoy, but nothing like this! I put knots in mine too, especially when it is an item that will be washed (towels, pillowcases, clothing). I think that is perfectly ok!!

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  • Absolutely beautiful. I have done some basic embroidery, which I really enjoy, but nothing like this! I put knots in mine too, especially when it is an item that will be washed (towels, pillowcases, clothing). I think that is perfectly ok!!

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  • Wow, wow, wow! I am curious, are you a self-taught embroiderer? If you are, what sites or books have been particularly helpful for you? I am inspired to action, girl!

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  • Wow, wow, wow! I am curious, are you a self-taught embroiderer? If you are, what sites or books have been particularly helpful for you? I am inspired to action, girl!

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  • Wow, wow, wow! I am curious, are you a self-taught embroiderer? If you are, what sites or books have been particularly helpful for you? I am inspired to action, girl!

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  • Wow, wow, wow! I am curious, are you a self-taught embroiderer? If you are, what sites or books have been particularly helpful for you? I am inspired to action, girl!

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  • Wow, wow, wow! I am curious, are you a self-taught embroiderer? If you are, what sites or books have been particularly helpful for you? I am inspired to action, girl!

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  • When you are finished… What is it going to be? Wall art, a pillow, wearable art??

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  • When you are finished… What is it going to be? Wall art, a pillow, wearable art??

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  • When you are finished… What is it going to be? Wall art, a pillow, wearable art??

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  • When you are finished… What is it going to be? Wall art, a pillow, wearable art??

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  • When you are finished… What is it going to be? Wall art, a pillow, wearable art??

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  • OMG Julie…this is astonishingly good…it will deserve a frame.

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  • OMG Julie…this is astonishingly good…it will deserve a frame.

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  • OMG Julie…this is astonishingly good…it will deserve a frame.

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  • OMG Julie…this is astonishingly good…it will deserve a frame.

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  • OMG Julie…this is astonishingly good…it will deserve a frame.

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  • Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous! You are a designer in every sense of the word! Good work!

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  • Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous! You are a designer in every sense of the word! Good work!

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  • Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous! You are a designer in every sense of the word! Good work!

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  • Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous! You are a designer in every sense of the word! Good work!

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  • Absolutely jaw-dropping gorgeous! You are a designer in every sense of the word! Good work!

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  • YOU are amazing! This is awesome! atsy from HeARTworks

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  • YOU are amazing! This is awesome! atsy from HeARTworks

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  • YOU are amazing! This is awesome! atsy from HeARTworks

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  • YOU are amazing! This is awesome! atsy from HeARTworks

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  • YOU are amazing! This is awesome! atsy from HeARTworks

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  • Absolutely stunning.

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  • Absolutely stunning.

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  • Absolutely stunning.

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  • Absolutely stunning.

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  • Absolutely stunning.

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  • Love watching her in progress. So much work.

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  • Love watching her in progress. So much work.

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  • Love watching her in progress. So much work.

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  • Love watching her in progress. So much work.

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  • Love watching her in progress. So much work.

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  • I’ve been following your progress on this piece and it is looking awesome!! You should feel very proud of yourself even if you ran out of cloth; just look at it as an opportunity to add a border or frame!!
    Hugs,
    Carmen L

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  • I’ve been following your progress on this piece and it is looking awesome!! You should feel very proud of yourself even if you ran out of cloth; just look at it as an opportunity to add a border or frame!!
    Hugs,
    Carmen L

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  • I’ve been following your progress on this piece and it is looking awesome!! You should feel very proud of yourself even if you ran out of cloth; just look at it as an opportunity to add a border or frame!!
    Hugs,
    Carmen L

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  • I’ve been following your progress on this piece and it is looking awesome!! You should feel very proud of yourself even if you ran out of cloth; just look at it as an opportunity to add a border or frame!!
    Hugs,
    Carmen L

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  • I’ve been following your progress on this piece and it is looking awesome!! You should feel very proud of yourself even if you ran out of cloth; just look at it as an opportunity to add a border or frame!!
    Hugs,
    Carmen L

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  • I was so looking forward to another post of this amazing embroidery and you sure didn’t dissappoint!!!! Staggering work and so delish!!!

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  • I was so looking forward to another post of this amazing embroidery and you sure didn’t dissappoint!!!! Staggering work and so delish!!!

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  • I was so looking forward to another post of this amazing embroidery and you sure didn’t dissappoint!!!! Staggering work and so delish!!!

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  • I was so looking forward to another post of this amazing embroidery and you sure didn’t dissappoint!!!! Staggering work and so delish!!!

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  • I was so looking forward to another post of this amazing embroidery and you sure didn’t dissappoint!!!! Staggering work and so delish!!!

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  • Amazing piece. It’s so beautiful. It’s one of pieces of art you could look a forever and always see something different – love it!

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  • Amazing piece. It’s so beautiful. It’s one of pieces of art you could look a forever and always see something different – love it!

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  • Amazing piece. It’s so beautiful. It’s one of pieces of art you could look a forever and always see something different – love it!

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  • Amazing piece. It’s so beautiful. It’s one of pieces of art you could look a forever and always see something different – love it!

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  • Amazing piece. It’s so beautiful. It’s one of pieces of art you could look a forever and always see something different – love it!

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  • beautiful use of color and design. Wish my eyes were still able to embroider and quilt. Keep going with all your projects.

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  • beautiful use of color and design. Wish my eyes were still able to embroider and quilt. Keep going with all your projects.

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  • beautiful use of color and design. Wish my eyes were still able to embroider and quilt. Keep going with all your projects.

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  • beautiful use of color and design. Wish my eyes were still able to embroider and quilt. Keep going with all your projects.

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  • beautiful use of color and design. Wish my eyes were still able to embroider and quilt. Keep going with all your projects.

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  • Wow! This is stunning!

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  • Wow! This is stunning!

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  • Wow! This is stunning!

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  • Wow! This is stunning!

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  • Wow! This is stunning!

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there xxx

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there xxx

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there xxx

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there xxx

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there xxx

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there

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  • A – mazing Julie – just spotted this one… lovely to see some more textile based art, its just such a wonderful medium, stitch, isnt it?
    I love what you do with color in every different area you have a go at, its inspiring – so rich and crazy and just delicious really! we can do something, not that wild necessarily, but its a great one to get into every now and again.
    thanks for sharing the beauty about!
    have a good weekend there

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  • Julie, this is gorgeous. I used to do a lot of embroidery and this makes me want to pull out the ol’ floss and give er a go again! Thanks for the inspiration; your piece is amazing!

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  • Julie, this is gorgeous. I used to do a lot of embroidery and this makes me want to pull out the ol’ floss and give er a go again! Thanks for the inspiration; your piece is amazing!

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  • Julie, this is gorgeous. I used to do a lot of embroidery and this makes me want to pull out the ol’ floss and give er a go again! Thanks for the inspiration; your piece is amazing!

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  • Julie, this is gorgeous. I used to do a lot of embroidery and this makes me want to pull out the ol’ floss and give er a go again! Thanks for the inspiration; your piece is amazing!

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  • Julie, this is gorgeous. I used to do a lot of embroidery and this makes me want to pull out the ol’ floss and give er a go again! Thanks for the inspiration; your piece is amazing!

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  • I love all the details, colors, and textures. Beautiful!

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  • I love all the details, colors, and textures. Beautiful!

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  • I love all the details, colors, and textures. Beautiful!

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  • I love all the details, colors, and textures. Beautiful!

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  • I love all the details, colors, and textures. Beautiful!

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  • B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. I’m awed, I don’t know what to say. Julie, you rock! and rule!

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  • B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. I’m awed, I don’t know what to say. Julie, you rock! and rule!

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  • B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. I’m awed, I don’t know what to say. Julie, you rock! and rule!

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  • B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. I’m awed, I don’t know what to say. Julie, you rock! and rule!

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  • B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. I’m awed, I don’t know what to say. Julie, you rock! and rule!

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  • Over all the years stopping by, this embroidery is by far the single best thing I have ever seen come from your talented soul. Should be in one of those museums you often frequent.

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  • Over all the years stopping by, this embroidery is by far the single best thing I have ever seen come from your talented soul. Should be in one of those museums you often frequent.

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  • Over all the years stopping by, this embroidery is by far the single best thing I have ever seen come from your talented soul. Should be in one of those museums you often frequent.

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  • Over all the years stopping by, this embroidery is by far the single best thing I have ever seen come from your talented soul. Should be in one of those museums you often frequent.

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  • Over all the years stopping by, this embroidery is by far the single best thing I have ever seen come from your talented soul. Should be in one of those museums you often frequent.

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  • Wonderfully unique piece. I love your art, your positive attitude, and you willingness to ignore the rules in order to express yourself. You rock !

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  • Wonderfully unique piece. I love your art, your positive attitude, and you willingness to ignore the rules in order to express yourself. You rock !

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  • Wonderfully unique piece. I love your art, your positive attitude, and you willingness to ignore the rules in order to express yourself. You rock !

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  • Wonderfully unique piece. I love your art, your positive attitude, and you willingness to ignore the rules in order to express yourself. You rock !

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  • Wonderfully unique piece. I love your art, your positive attitude, and you willingness to ignore the rules in order to express yourself. You rock !

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  • I stitched a lot on Chambray Shirts in the 70’s. Your work is inspiring!

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  • I stitched a lot on Chambray Shirts in the 70’s. Your work is inspiring!

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  • I stitched a lot on Chambray Shirts in the 70’s. Your work is inspiring!

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  • I stitched a lot on Chambray Shirts in the 70’s. Your work is inspiring!

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  • I stitched a lot on Chambray Shirts in the 70’s. Your work is inspiring!

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  • Wow Julie. So happy I was navigating on older posts and came to this one. You are absolutely amazing in everything you put your mind too. So much time and patience for this craft. Thanks for posting. Love your style.
    Jill

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  • Wow Julie. So happy I was navigating on older posts and came to this one. You are absolutely amazing in everything you put your mind too. So much time and patience for this craft. Thanks for posting. Love your style.
    Jill

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  • Wow Julie. So happy I was navigating on older posts and came to this one. You are absolutely amazing in everything you put your mind too. So much time and patience for this craft. Thanks for posting. Love your style.
    Jill

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  • Wow Julie. So happy I was navigating on older posts and came to this one. You are absolutely amazing in everything you put your mind too. So much time and patience for this craft. Thanks for posting. Love your style.
    Jill

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  • Wow Julie. So happy I was navigating on older posts and came to this one. You are absolutely amazing in everything you put your mind too. So much time and patience for this craft. Thanks for posting. Love your style.
    Jill

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  • Love your work and your attitude. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your gifts.

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  • Love your work and your attitude. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your gifts.

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  • Love your work and your attitude. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your gifts.

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  • Love your work and your attitude. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your gifts.

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  • Love your work and your attitude. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your gifts.

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  • Beautiful design. Beautiful work. The knots aren’t visible and shouldn’t be a problem if the work isn’t to be sat upon. Please keep posting your fabulous work. It’s not only gorgeous to look at, but inspiring as well! Thank you.

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  • Beautiful design. Beautiful work. The knots aren’t visible and shouldn’t be a problem if the work isn’t to be sat upon. Please keep posting your fabulous work. It’s not only gorgeous to look at, but inspiring as well! Thank you.

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  • Beautiful design. Beautiful work. The knots aren’t visible and shouldn’t be a problem if the work isn’t to be sat upon. Please keep posting your fabulous work. It’s not only gorgeous to look at, but inspiring as well! Thank you.

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  • Beautiful design. Beautiful work. The knots aren’t visible and shouldn’t be a problem if the work isn’t to be sat upon. Please keep posting your fabulous work. It’s not only gorgeous to look at, but inspiring as well! Thank you.

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  • Beautiful design. Beautiful work. The knots aren’t visible and shouldn’t be a problem if the work isn’t to be sat upon. Please keep posting your fabulous work. It’s not only gorgeous to look at, but inspiring as well! Thank you.

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