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Sunday, 21 July 2013

Shores - a finish!

Time to grab a partner and polka around the deck of the ship.....

break out the rum midshipman, Shores has finally had the last stitch added..... what was that you said ... about time too lol


Shores of Hawk Run Hollow
by Carriage House Samplings

First stitch - 1st Feb 2011
Last stitch - 21st July 2013
Fabric - 32ct Belfast linen
Threads - opted for good old DMC
 
The pictures can speak for themselves :-
 
Block 1
 
Block 2 
 
Block 3 
 
Block 4 
 
Block 5 
 
Blocks 6 & 7 
 
Block 8
wording altered in memory of my late dad, he was a sailor 
 
Block 9 
 
Block 10 
added the date and my name to the ships sails,
it seemed the perfect place to include that without it spoiling the design in the other squares
 
Block 11 
 
Block 12 
 
It's been a wonderful project to stitch.
 
I shall miss it but am really pleased that its finally finished and can be framed.
 
And just because, here's another one!

 
Thank you for all your encouragement and support whilst I've been plodding along with this over the past 2+ years.
 
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40 comments:

  1. TinaSun Jul 21, 02:02:00 pm

    Stunning Julie,wish I had kept up,ow big does it measure?

    Fancy doing the Christmas one next lol

    Xxxx

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  2. stitchersanonSun Jul 21, 02:14:00 pm

    Wow..totally awesome. It is gorgeous!!!! Absolutely beautiful. Well done Julie!!!!!!

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  3. stitchersanonSun Jul 21, 02:14:00 pm

    Wow..totally awesome. It is gorgeous!!!! Absolutely beautiful. Well done Julie!!!!!!

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  4. Mii StitchSun Jul 21, 02:49:00 pm

    Great work Julie!! It looks lovely, well done :)

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  5. CarolSun Jul 21, 02:55:00 pm

    Wonderful, wonderful finish, Julie!! I know how long those HRH pieces take, but they are well worth all the time spent! I think the block in memory of your father is so special--how he would have loved this piece...

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  6. Ann at Beadlework.Sun Jul 21, 03:29:00 pm

    A great finish, it's so lovely that you've made the design so personal - it makes it all the more special.

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  7. ALICE MARGAUXSun Jul 21, 03:33:00 pm

    so pretty, nice piece of stitching, sunny kisses from Rio, Alice

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  8. AnonymousSun Jul 21, 03:53:00 pm

    great finish, really like this design

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  9. VirpiSun Jul 21, 04:43:00 pm

    Awsome finish. Every now and then I have nearly purchased the pattern but each time my sense has stopped me of buying it. You made me want to stitch it =D

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  10. BarbSun Jul 21, 05:59:00 pm

    Ahoy there shipmate!! Oh how wonderful is that!! I have enjoyed watching this grow and so I am wondering what next. That must be best in show this year. I will forego the rum but I will dance the hornpipe whoo hooo.

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  11. Emma/ItzySun Jul 21, 06:23:00 pm

    Well done! It looks wonderful! x

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  12. cuckiSun Jul 21, 06:49:00 pm

    Wow super beautiful..well done x

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  13. Jennifer M.Sun Jul 21, 07:08:00 pm

    This turned out amazing. I love how you changed the one block to honor your father. Very beautiful. Great Job!

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  14. PoppypatchworkSun Jul 21, 07:23:00 pm

    Love your work, looking really nice.

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  15. stitcherwSun Jul 21, 07:29:00 pm

    Awesome finish, congrats, it looks wonderful. That was such a large project, I'm sure you did an extra long, and well deserved, happy dance after the last stitch. :)
    Sue

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  16. CathSun Jul 21, 08:31:00 pm

    Amazing. A beautiful finish . Well done .XXX

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  17. RanaeSun Jul 21, 11:06:00 pm

    Congrats!!!
    It's beautiful

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  18. MouseMon Jul 22, 12:24:00 am

    wooooo hoooo doing a wee cartwheel for you ... love how you have personalized it as well ... and it doesn't seem that long since you started it ???
    soooo dare I ask what is next ??? lol love mouse xxxxx

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  19. CatherineMon Jul 22, 01:56:00 am

    Many congratulations!! This is stunning and has always been one of my favorite HRH pieces!

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  20. Gracie Mon Jul 22, 02:01:00 am

    What a lovely piece. And a nice tribute to your dad.

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  21. Southpaw StitcherMon Jul 22, 04:15:00 am

    Congrats on your gorgeous finish! Beautiful stitching, and I love your personalization. I have Autumn At HRH, and you are making me want to start it!

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  22. DeborahMon Jul 22, 04:53:00 am

    Simply gorgeous!

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  23. LesleyanneMon Jul 22, 07:09:00 am

    Congratulations on a stunning finish Julie.

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  24. butterflyMon Jul 22, 07:33:00 am

    Looks amazing and I bet it was fun to stitch. hugs.

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  25. KC'sCourt!Mon Jul 22, 08:28:00 am

    That's my kind of sampler. Its gorgeous, not actually its Stunning!
    Julie xxxxxx

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  26. ChristineMon Jul 22, 09:27:00 am

    Woohoo Julie! That is stunning!

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  27. SueMon Jul 22, 10:26:00 am

    That's amazing Julie, so nice to see it finished, absolutely lovely...

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  28. Clare-AimetuMon Jul 22, 10:37:00 am

    What a perfect post for me to catch whilst on wifi in Brussels - HUGE congratulations Julie, I'll post more when home :-)

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  29. MelanieMon Jul 22, 07:19:00 pm

    Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks beautiful!!!! :)

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  30. AnonymousMon Jul 22, 08:45:00 pm

    Yay - well done Julie! A raally gorgeous finish!

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  31. PennyMon Jul 22, 09:45:00 pm

    Congratulations, Julie!! I love each block! :)

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  32. BrigitteTue Jul 23, 09:51:00 am

    Oh Julie, that's really wonderful. Congratulations on a great finish. It's such a beautiful design. The blocks with the houses are my favourite blocks.

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  33. KateTue Jul 23, 12:49:00 pm

    Fantastic finish Julie it looks wonderful.
    What's the next big project?

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  34. LindsayThu Jul 25, 12:02:00 am

    It looks fantastic Julie, Well done

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  35. Heidi KuijerThu Jul 25, 02:42:00 pm

    WooHoo Julie! It is absolutely beautiful and you should be so proud. I can imagine you will miss stitching on it. I am like that with all my projects no matter if it is stitching or quilting or bobbinlace. I told a friend recently that I feel sad when I put a last stitch in a quilt...which must be why I have so many UFOs...lol!

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  36. SoCal DebbieThu Jul 25, 05:44:00 pm

    This is amazing, Julie! Congratulations on a fantastic finish! I love your idea of putting your initials and date in the sails, and personalizing the design. My friend (no blog) is also stitching this design.

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  37. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameSun Jul 28, 08:39:00 am

    Amazing. I love all the detail in each of the blocks.

    I'll be Happy Dancing the Hornpipe along with Barb. I will miss seeing the regular updates though.

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  38. SallyTue Jul 30, 02:07:00 pm

    Congratulations on a stunning finish Julie!

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  39. SharonSat Aug 03, 10:58:00 pm

    An amazing finish! Congrats!

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  40. Jan GartlanSat Aug 03, 11:55:00 pm

    Woo hoo! Such fabulous stitching, It looks so great. Well done

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