I can't believe you did this by hand! Do enter a competition for this - I guarantee you'll win something for the effort!

Oh wow, I didn't even realize that the brown was embroidered. It looks great so far. You should definitely enter a masq even if it's just for a walk on.

Oh my goodness! o_O You ARE insane! I'd never have that much patience to do all that. It'll look so cool when it's done though. Good luck! Can't wait to see the final result.