We needed a new angel for the top of our Christmas tree since the previous one had to “retire” last year. I’ve had the design for this one for over a year, and I’ve finally gotten around to making her. She’s all lace embroidery over organza; the fiddliest part was putting all of the sections together, which had to be done by hand.
Making this angel took about thirteen hours of machine stitching (not counting the handwork or prep), with almost 217,000 stitches. For those who are familiar with the Bernina 790+, which is what I have, I used five full bobbins and part of a sixth one! That’s a lot of thread! But I think it was all worth the result.
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She’s beautiful! What a stunning treetopper she will make. You did an amazing job putting her together. I, too, have a 790+ and would love to tackle one but I’ve never done lace. Guess it’s time to take the plunge!
Thanks, Susan!Lace is fun; just remember to use the same thread in the bobbin as on top, since you’ll see both sides. 🙂
She sure is beautiful!
Thanks, Susan! 🙂
She is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Lynne!
Is this an OESD design? So beautiful
Thanks, Robbie. It’s not an OESD design, but I have a link to where I got it (Embroidery Library) in the post. 🙂
That is stunning!
Thanks, Charlene. 🙂