Sunday 27 March 2011

LIGHTHOUSE HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!

Here is my lighthouse Round Robin  finished, washed and ironed. Isn't it stunning. It was started June 14, 2007 and finished March 27, 2011.

A huge thank you to all my lighthouse keepers. There were many grumbles, complaints and even some cursing as each lighthouse was stitched. They are Stoney Creek designs and some lighthouses had over 50 colors and many, many color changes. It was indeed a labor of love. I will be taking it home to Canada to have it framed.






40 comments:

Ranae said...

Kathy!!!!
What a gorgoeus finish, love the border
What a treasure to cherish
I can't wait to see it framed
I bet you are over the moon with these

Nicola said...

Kathy, it's absolutely beautiful!

Myra said...

It is stunning! I know you are proud of it - an heirloom to be treasured for many, many years.

Cole said...

It looks amazing!

Deb said...

That is just amazing. The colors are just beautiful in the piece. And I love the idea of all the "lightkeepers" stitching this piece. Just beautiful!

Rebel In Ontario said...

WOW! It looks amazing, can't wait to see it framed and hanging in your home...

AnnMcD said...

Three cheers for you Kathy!

It looks fabulous. It seems like a long time ago that we laid out the fabric and played with the placing of all those lighthouses. What a great feeling for you to have it completed.
Congratulations!!!

Anonymous said...

WOW!!! It looks absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to see it framed.
Judie

Karen said...

Way to go Kathy! It is gorgeous!

Joyus said...

It's absolutely gorgeous!

barbara said...

Hooray! It's stunning!

Daffycat said...

It's wonderful, Kathy! How special this piece is. That sailboat border is just darling. I like Stoney Creek's designs but they are pretty fiddley, aren't they?

Unknown said...

Wow! That is just wonderful. Not only is it a beautiful piece, but to have many of your friends work on it is just fantastic! Stoney Creek designs are really detailed, but they sure do turn out gorgeous. I, too, love the sailboat border - really makes it a whole!

Carol said...

What an amazing group effort--I just love it Kathy! Congratulations on finishing such a lovely heirloom!

Maureen said...

what an amazing piece - well done to all those involved..

Lynn said...

Wow, stunning is an understatement!
Everything about it is fantastic. How wonderful to have so many good friends put forth their talents and display them this way. Definitely something to cherish for a liftime!
I look forward to seeing it framed in your new home this summer.

Unknown said...

Wow that is one fantastic piece and well done to all the lighthouse keepers.

Elizabeth said...

wow... this is great. one should look at it all the time, I think.

staci said...

It looks absolutely amazing Kathy!!!

Sounds like you and Dani had a lot of fun. Been watching the Rockies play at their new facility in Scottsdale and think of you when I see them :)

Carolyn NC said...

Woohoo!!! - How awesome it is! Congratulations!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful :)
I love it Kathy :)
Hugs and love to you my friend :)

Anonymous said...

...And I will get to see it framed! Can hardly wait to see you and it!

Barb

Lynette said...

Wow, that's beautiful. You must be thrilled with it.
Congrats to all the stitchers!

Measi said...

Kathy, that is GORGEOUS! Congrats on the lovely finish. :)

Meari said...

Awesome! It's beautiful.

Beatrice said...

Wow ...Congratulations it is Stunning!
I'm proud to have stitched on this for you.
I also must say it looks like you had a great time at the Attic with all of your stitching friends.
It's lovely to put a face to Annette and Bette being as they are blogging friends and now friends in RL.
Hugs

Ginny said...

Oh Wow, Kathy. It really did turn out beautifully! I can imagine all the grumbling. I always say I will never do a Stoney Creek anything and end up falling in love with a pattern and just have to do it up. So I do understand all the work that has gone into it. Everyone did a fabulous job. You will have to post again when you get it framed.

geeky Heather said...

What a beautiful piece, and what wonderful memories of stitching friends must go along with it!

Shelleen said...

The Lighthouse RR is gorgeous and I love what you used for the border.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow! That's awesome... and you finished it on my b-day even more special!

Anonymous said...

Kathy,
It is GORGEOUS! Everyone did an amazing job on the lighthouses. How cool you have each of their names.
Have a great week!

Katrina said...

Really gorgeous!!!! It's just stunning and I love the border.

sandra said...

It's so beautiful!

marylin said...

absolument merveilleux
bisous de FRANCE

Judy S. said...

What a fabulous piece! I LOVE it.

Bette said...

That's really beautiful! And what a wonderful group of friends to stitch Stoney Creek designs for you. They must love you lots!

Marcy said...

WOW! Gorgeous. What a great finish

dragonxser said...

what a wonderful piece to treasure!

Aussie Stitcher said...

It looks amazing Kathy.

Jennifer said...

Amazing, amazing, amazing! I'm thrilled to have been a part of it.