stratasfan Posted November 25, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 25, 2017 Hi, All! I finished my sixth patch on Sunday evening, and here it is! I actually made this on commission from a forum member. He wanted it slightly larger than normal so that it wouldn't be mistaken for an original (how sweet!). I also tacked a "Specially Made By" tag to the back for him, but photographed it before that, to show the whole back. It is about 4 1/4 inches tall. This took about 20 hours of actual work. Again, this was done on specialty wool felt with French cotton thread. Just me and a needle, no machine used at any time! I really enjoyed seeing that I could do the letters and numbers on it, which are more difficult in general. I was told this is a rare patch, and I couldn't even find a photo online of an original! If I hadn't been given a source picture, I wouldn't have ever been able to find one! Guess this is one of those patches that you can truthfully say is "rare"! Hope you enjoy seeing it! I am already working on three more patches. Been a bit slower with Dad and everything going on, but still plugging away, even slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 25, 2017 Unbelievable...you truly have a gift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted November 25, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 25, 2017 This is really good! Thanks for sharing! Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted November 25, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 25, 2017 Hi Elizabeth, that's another great one! Thanks for posting. Your talent seems to have no boudaries Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted November 25, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 25, 2017 That is really good! You are indeed quite skilled at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted November 25, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 25, 2017 Im the one that commisioned Elizabeth to make this patch for me for my display...she does incredible work second to none and i highly recommend her services!...this is a super rare patch and very hard to find and every few years one will come up for sale and im always a day late and a dollar short so instead of a color paper copy for display next to my 601st helmets i thought it would be great to have Elizabeth make one for me...and i can tell you i was extremely happy with the results!....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted November 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted November 25, 2017 Freaking awesome, what talent. Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted November 25, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 25, 2017 I find that hand work slows the mind when you are under stress.I wish you and your family the best. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 25, 2017 Share #9 Posted November 25, 2017 Awesome patch.Outstanding work and detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted November 25, 2017 Share #10 Posted November 25, 2017 Elizabeth think we're all pulling for your family, you are very talented and your work is just excellent, thanks for sharing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robswashashore Posted November 26, 2017 Share #11 Posted November 26, 2017 Wow, that is exquisite! Sending positive thoughts your way. Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks for all the kind words! I didn't think I would get this one done so quickly, as Mike only asked me on 9 Oct. However, I was sitting with Dad and we were watching a movie two different days, and I was able to finish it. I find when I am tired, that hand-sewing goes well with my brain. This one was a fun way to experiment and see if I could do lettering. I was really happy with the results. I am working on an all-lettered tab patch now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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