WOW. I am amazed at the detail and the size of your embroidery projects. The size you are making allows you more liberty to achieve brilliant effects, such as the thread contours flowing with the character outline and curves.
I used to do a lot of hand embroidery until various things (airport TSA and eyesight) made me put up the needles. I worked in small sizes, about 3" to 4" size, on clothing. That is why I am amazed at your larger sized works.
If you are curious, you can see my embroidery here:
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