Thursday, February 25, 2010

Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow is Finished!!

I just put the last stitch in this morning! I'm so happy to have it finished. I also can't believe I have finished it! Here are some (not so great) pics....

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The frame from Valley House Primitives (just resting on top - not framed yet)

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Carriage House Samplings "Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow"
Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Threads: Needlepoint Inc. Silks
Started: 10/31/09 - Finished: 2/25/10

I hope to get it framed very soon! I just need to get some foam core cut. Thank you to everyone who cheered me on! It helped me so much! Write soon! :)


97 comments:

Dianne said...

WOOOO HOOOOO! Yay for you! I'm so proud and impressed! It's gorgeous!

Catherine said...

Congratulations!!! It's stunning and love the frame!!

Kim B said...

CONGRATS!!!! Nicole, I bow down before you in utter awe!

linenstitcher2 said...

It's wonderful, Nicole!! But then, I'm sure you feel that way, too. Won't it be fun to have that ready to display for next Christmas?? Congrats on this stupendous finish!!

Cath said...

Beautiful finish , well done !

Glenna said...

Oh, Nicole, it's absolutely the best...and the Valley House Primitives frame makes it even more special. Love it, love it. So inspiring!

Julie Phillips, aka Julieloveslucy SCS said...

Hi Nicole!
your finished WIP is beautiful! You did a fantastic job stitching. I was wondering if you would consider selling or trading your used pattern?
Hugs
Julie
bjphill@citlink.net

Michelle said...

Gorgeous!!! Congrats on your beautiful and SPEEDY finish! It looks amazing with the frame. I bet you are anxious to see it in all its glory!

Valerie said...

Oh, Congraduations! What an amazing finish...it is gorgeous! The frame is just perfect and I can't wait to see it framed! Again, congrats on a fabulous finish!

Berit said...

What a HUGE finish! YGG!! I think this is the first time since I entered blogland that I've seen someone start and finish an HRH! What an accomplishment. Your family must be so proud of you--and that frame already looks great! :D

Melissa said...

Who Hoo!!! Nicole!!!! Congratulations on an awesome finish!

Christine said...

So beautiful !!!

Melissa said...

It is just Gorgeous, Nicole! Well done and many congratulations! It is like a box of jewels!

Danielle said...

Just gorgeous! The Happy New Year square is my favorite.

Heather said...

Woohoo!!! It’s beautiful Nicole. I love it. The aqua colors in it are so perfect. It’ll look fab hanging on the wall :)

Lesleyanne said...

Congrats on a beautiful finish. Can't wait to see what you stitch next.

Lesleyanne said...

Congrats on a beautiful finish. Can't wait to see what you stitch next.

Siobhan said...

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Congratulations, Nicole! It is STUNNING. I am so psyched for you!

Peonies & Magnolias said...

Fantastic. It is so beautiful. Love that frame.

Sandy

Jules said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful piece. You go girl!!!

KarenV said...

Wow, Nicole, congratulations! It's absolutely gorgeous and you stitched it so fast!

Natasha said...

WoooooHoooo Congratulations on a beautiful finish!! The frame is pretty as well... Way to go girl

Jill said...

WOW! That is quite an accomplishment. I am just on my 2nd block--doing 1 a month! I won't have mine done until December. Great job!

RuthB said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish mine were that far along, but since you inspired me to start it when you were more than halfway through yours, I don't suppose it's possible. :)

Congrats again on a lovely accomplishment!

eugeniegwada said...

bravo il est superbe splendide!

Susimac said...

Oh well done its gorgeous and you have been so quick too.

Cari said...

Happy - Happy - Happy DAY!! Congratulations on a huge finish. Your work is FABULOUS!! Thanks for sharing. HUGS

selene said...

It's a beauty, a great job!

Kristen said...

Wow - it looks great! Congratulations on such a big finish!

Paula C. said...

What an amazing project! I have been watching your progress and am so impressed at how quickly you were able to stitch it. Are you by any chance willing to trade or sell your pattern? Please let me know =)

Becky K in OK said...

It's so beautiful. Congrats. I especially like the square with the reindeer and house.

valerie said...

Wow! Congrats on an amazing finish! It's stunning and that frame compliments it perfectly!

Maggie said...

Great finish, congratulations!
Love the frame youv'e chosen too.

Patti said...

Oh my gosh, that is just gorgeous! You are such a fast stitcher! With a husband and 3 boys I don't know how you do it...maybe your secret is that you don't sleep!

Congrats on the finish! I love the frame, too. That design definitely calls for a simple but elegant frame and that is exactly what you chose.

Dawn said...

Congratulations. It is stunning.

Andrea said...

Oh my gosh, Nicole, it's stunningly beautiful! Seeing your finish really makes this a must stitch for me, it's so much prettier than the cover photo!
Congratulations on such a wonderful finish, and the frame is just perfect for it!

xoxo

Michelle said...

Congratulations on your finish! It looks beautiful..

Lynette said...

It looks fantastic Nicole. Congratulations!

pj said...

It is gorgeous! Congrats on the finish...I love to watch your progress on your blog and am so happy that stitchers share their work this way. Now on to Autumn???

Tommye said...

Absolutely stunning. Congrats on a great finish.

KimV said...

Nicole... simply lovely! you are so inspiring to all of us I must say!!! LOL... can't wait to see your next finish.

Marion said...

Yeah!!!!!
I have so enjoyed following your progress on this!!
Doing a big Happy Dance for you! LOL
What a beautiful piece!!!!
Congratulations!!!

Take care
Marion

Debs said...

Oh, Nicole, you should be so proud of yourself. What an undertaking and what fabulous results. You did a super great job and it looks just wonderful. You ROCK!
hugs
Debs

3anklebiters said...

it is beautiful. my favorite block is the peacock (?), such wonderful old-world colors, it could hang all year and not be limited to the holiday season. contratulations on the finish!

Cathy Lloyd said...

FABULOUS NICOLE! Congratulations on a very fine finish! YAY for YOU!

Cathy Lloyd said...

P.S. So ENVIOUS! :)

BrendaS said...

Congratulations on the BIG finish! It looks absolutely gorgeous. What's next?

Laura said...

Congratulations! It looks absolutely gorgeous.

Stitch Wizard said...

Oh my gosh this is just breathtaking Nicole!! It is soooooooooooooooooooooo pretty and you got it done!! You must be feeling so elated and happy and it will be even more beautiful in the frame you got for it!!! I am so happy for you and it will be really pretty hanging in your home!! Congratulations on a fabulous finish!!!

Casa Pearl said...

Oh it's just wonderful! congratulations on this spectacular finish.

Rachel S said...

Amazing! That is gorgeous!

Brenda said...

It is just beautiful and you are so fast! Congrats on finishing, I loved watching your progress on this.

Carol R said...

Wonderful finish Nicole!

Margaret said...

Wow wow wow! It's so gorgeous! You do your own framing too? I'm impressed! Seeing your frame I'm thinking I need to use that one too. lol! I know I want the Autumn frame for Autumn!

Linda K's Creativity Works said...

Congratulations on your finish...good for you...that is sure beautiful and I love the Frame too.

Take care & Happy Stitching
Hugs from Very Cold Snowy Northern Indiana

Linda K, Railroad

sewcreative said...

Congratulations on another great finish!!!!

And I love your new tote. Amy does a beautiful job.

Terri

Deb said...

A huge congratulations Nicole! I think that you got this piece done in record time and your pictures look wonderful. That frame is wonderful too!!! I am so happy that you've finished it! Now, what's up next? Autumn???

doris said...

Holy cow! It's gorgeous, and the frame suits it perfectly. Congrats on another amazingly quick finish.

Theresa said...

Happy Dance!!!!! Congratulations!!!! This is gorgeous!!!!!!!!

Concetta said...

HUGEST of congratulations on your wonderful finish, Nicole! :-) It's so beautiful! I've enjoyed following your progress on this so much and can't believe it only took you 4 months - this will take me YEARS to stitch whenever I get around to starting it, I'm sure! ;-) Great job!!

BeckySC said...

Nicole...it'a absolutely stunning :) You did a beautiful job :) Congratulations! I LOVE that frame!!!!

Lana said...

Congrats on a beautiful finish!! It is gorgeous!!!

Susan said...

It's stunning, Nicole - you should be justifiably proud of your work.

I love the frame you've chosen, too!

Everything about it is beautiful!

Karen said...

That is so pretty...that has to be a record! Kudos to you on such a great finish.

Terri(TerriBoog) said...

Yeah!!! It's gorgeous, Nicole. I love the frame, too. You must be so thrilled to have this ginormous project completed. YGG! It was so fun watching your progress.

Laura said...

Amazing!!!! You are the best stitcher in the U.S.A.!!!! Gorgeous, I am hoping that inspiration hits soon for me on this piece!!! Thank you for sharing!

Laurie in Iowa said...

Congrats on your awesome finish Nicole.

Tama said...

That is just incredible! So pretty! Congratulations :D

Mos Los Vagabondos said...

Wow, a big congratulations to you Nicole on a beautiful finish! I would display it all year long.

Cole said...

Congrats! Beautiful finish.

ohiofarmgirl said...

It looks great...I am stitching on block 3 right now..wish me luck! Dianntha

ohiofarmgirl said...

It looks great...I am stitching on block 3 right now..wish me luck! Dianntha

FayeRaye said...

You go girl!~~~

Karol said...

Congratulations. It a beeautiful pices.

corinna said...

so very beautiful
what a joyful masterpiece

Tanya said...

It is gorgeous!!! Congratulations on a beautiful finish.

mina hanse said...

It's gorgeous, congratulations on the finish!

Jane said...

What an accomplishment to get this one finished! So much work in it and so many hours of stitching. Well done, Nicole!!! It looks wonderful and I like the frame for it too.

Annemarie said...

I am SO disappointed you didn't get it done before Christmas 2009. Really.

(Just thought I'd offer something different than the 78 comments above. You know. Who needs another "Oh. My. Goooooooooooooooooood, you insane, stitchy angel marvel of a woman, you *finished* Christmas At Hawk Run Hollow and you have 3 kids running around (3 BOYS) and you lead a busy life and you actually finished a HRH design and it looks amazingly beautiful and I'm your biggest fan"?)

So, I take it you're already halfway on Autumn at HRH?

Sadie said...

Congratulations Nicole :-)

Adelina said...

Maravilloso !!!
Congratulations!!!!
Im going to start with the third block !!!! Ufffffff
Greetings

T. Whitesell said...

Awesome job on your finish!! It turned out so beautiful and it is going to look lovely in the frame.

Nicki said...

Congratulations!!! It's gorgeous and it'll be wonderful framed. You must be so pleased :)

Giovanna said...

Congratulations, that's absolutely amazing!

woolwoman said...

congratulations Nicole!

it is simply stunning and the frame is just perfect.

Mel

Shelleen said...

congrats on a beautiful finish.

Missy Ann said...

Congrats! It looks so wonderful.

strivingforasimplelife said...

Congratulations!!! It is absolutely beautiful. :-)

Karoline said...

Congratulations Nicole, it's stunning

staci said...

Congrats Nicole! You've done a gorgeous job and it'll be stunning in that frame!

KaLu said...

OMG!! Congrats on the finish!!

wakana said...

Nicole congrats!!! it's so pretty and inspring. i love the frame too :)

Raven/Missy said...

It is gorgeous! Well done! Congratulations on the finish!

Andrea said...

A wonderful finish. Congratulations.

Carol said...

That is just stunning, Nicole! I am only just finishing block #2 and I am exhausted just from doing one a month. The fact that you've finished the entire piece already just amazes me :)

Congratulations!

Kellie said...

That is absolutely gorgeous, Nicole!!! What an accomplishment! I bet you are excited to start something new. :)

Claudine brodeuse de perles said...

Qu'il est beau ! Quel travail !