Sunday, February 18, 2018

Ta-da! Baker Beach is finished!

I sat down with Baker Beach lat Sunday morning and finished it just after noon. 
It has been washed and ironed (though it looks like I need to do more ironing) and is ready to be brought to the framer. I think I will wait until my son visits so that he can have a say in how it is framed as it is a gift for him.
This took over three years and consisted of 36,000 stitches. I made sure initial and date it although it is a little hard to see in this photo.
All in all I love how this turned out!

 Next up is this felt Advent Calendar. 

 In reading the directions I realized that all those mittens and stockings are actually permanently attached which is not what I really want, so I may have to adjust how this is made near the end. I would prefer that each stocking could be hung on its own button or bead. I have a long way to go before I really have to worry about that. I will be starting work on this today as my hands are itching to do some sewing. 

 I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. 

 Thanks for stopping by!

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25 comments:

  1. Needled MomFebruary 18, 2018 at 10:32 AM

    Woohoo. It is really gorgeous and worth the hours you have put into it.

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  2. Karla (ThreadBndr)February 18, 2018 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations on your finish!

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  3. DebFebruary 18, 2018 at 11:14 AM

    Congratulations on the finish of Baker Beach it is beautiful and so worthy of the hours put into the stitching. I look forward to seeing the Advent calendar in progress.

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.February 18, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    beautiful scene - I don't think the advent calendar would be something I would want to make but look forward to seeing you make it.

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  5. The Cozy QuilterFebruary 18, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    A stunning finish! Congratulations! Your advent calendar will be a nice change of pace .

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  6. dianneFebruary 18, 2018 at 12:21 PM

    Can you hear the woo-hootie-hoos coming at you from Colorado?!? Melissa and i have been cheering your progress for months (maybe even years) and we both think that you are AWESOME!!!

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  7. SarahFebruary 18, 2018 at 1:04 PM

    Wow. What an amazing finish and well worth a whoop or two! Congratulations.

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  8. Robin in VirginiaFebruary 18, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Congratulations on your stunning finish! Well done!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2018 at 3:04 PM

    Congratulations on finishing Baker Beach! What a wonderful gift for your son!

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  10. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameFebruary 18, 2018 at 3:07 PM

    Congratulations on the Happy Dance for this epic finish!

    I think you've been stitching this as long as I have been following you!

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  11. karenFebruary 18, 2018 at 5:11 PM

    FANTASTIC!!!! I bet you are beyond thrilled to have that long term project finished :)

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  12. Lilly's MomFebruary 18, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    Congratulations! It turned out beautiful. Wow, I can't believe you worked on this for three years. You are so, so patient. I know it will be treasured for many years to come. Pat xx

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  13. AnnieOFebruary 19, 2018 at 12:37 AM

    Wow, what a great finish! You are so good to sign your piece, I forget to do that and it can be hard to remember dates later. Congratulations.

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  14. MiaismineFebruary 19, 2018 at 2:17 AM

    Yea!!!! It looks so very beautiful! You know, it was your work on Baker's Beach that first caught my eye! I just had to follow your blog to see it to the end! What a treasure for your son! Congratulations! Hugs to you!

    I look forward to reading about this next wonderful project!

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  15. mamasmercantileFebruary 19, 2018 at 3:00 AM

    Such a beautiful project, congratulations. I hope you share a picture of it framed, it is an incredible piece.

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  16. butterflyFebruary 19, 2018 at 3:20 AM

    Congrats you did it and it looks fab.
    Love the stocking a nice new start.

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  17. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFebruary 19, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    As one of many who has enjoyed seeing your progress on this beautiful project a very hearty congratulations to you :)

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  18. diamondcFebruary 19, 2018 at 4:39 PM

    Cathie: Congratulations on the finish, it is beautiful, I am positive your Son will love it, I sure would.
    The Advent calendar is so sweet, I would do what you plan not have the stockings detachable.\\

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  19. JennyFebruary 19, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    Congratulations - that was certainly a big job, and a labour of love!!

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  20. IvaniFebruary 19, 2018 at 6:28 PM

    Uh-hu!!! Congratulations it is a masterpiecem sure your son will love it

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  21. JillFebruary 20, 2018 at 6:49 AM

    Congrats on your finish. It is a lovely piece of needlework.

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  22. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaFebruary 21, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    This piece is simply magnificent Cathie!
    I think it is the Golden Gate Bridge; my first husband and I visited the area for our 25th wedding anniversary trip and loved the sights.
    We are so much alike-always want to have something to stitch. I actually have that same kit tucked away somewhere!!

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  23. ReneeFebruary 24, 2018 at 2:29 PM

    WooHoo! Congratulations on a stunning finish! It has been a pleasure to follow your progress. Beautiful work!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    Wow, that is amazing, congratulations on a wonderful finish. I have loved watching this one grow :-)

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  25. VonFebruary 28, 2018 at 10:45 PM

    It's been fun to follow your progress on Baker Beach! Congrats on a great finish!!

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