Saturday, December 11, 2010

McCall 789 is finished!!!

Oh, I am so happy! I just finished the 'House of the Seven Gables' 1940 embroidery pattern (McCall 789).  Not a moment too soon as I need to mail this out by Monday to make sure it gets to my family by Christmas for the gift exchange.

Here it is....I just love all the colors:

Here's the pattern cover:

And some close-ups:

I love the trees:


And the front door of the house:

And here is what it will look like framed (we still have to mount it properly)...

YAY! It's so pretty! I love it and I can't believe I finished it in time!!
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20 comments

  1. TillyDecember 11, 2010 8:01 PM

    Wowzers! Debi, that is so impressive! You have such patience and skill to do that. Beautiful! Your family are going to be amazed.

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  2. JoDecember 11, 2010 8:22 PM

    Looks wonderful!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 9:07 PM

    Oh, wow, Debi! It looks absolutely gorgeous!! You truly are a lady of many, many talents. :) I envy the family member who will get this for Christmas. :)

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  4. petalroseDecember 11, 2010 9:25 PM

    That is fantastic, I think hand embroidery looks so pretty....truly an heirloom item....well done.

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  5. TasiaDecember 11, 2010 9:40 PM

    Wow! It's gorgeous, what a beautiful gift and labour of love!!

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  6. Modern SuzieDecember 11, 2010 11:51 PM

    Looks great! It's so beautiful.

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  7. MarieDecember 11, 2010 11:57 PM

    How lovely, whoever this goes to will be one lucky person! I bet this labour of love makes sewing seem easy ;o)

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  8. RachelDecember 12, 2010 10:58 AM

    That is unbelievable! Looks amazing! I couldn't bear to part with something as beautiful as that!

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  9. SusanDecember 12, 2010 3:04 PM

    Very nice! I too can't believe you can part with it!

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  10. SueDecember 12, 2010 4:07 PM

    Beautiful.

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  11. ScruffybadgerDecember 12, 2010 7:02 PM

    I love it! I especially love the plants & flowers - the stitches are so pretty. Like everyone above, how can you give it away???
    Thank you for the Snoopy ideas by the way - I am SO inspired - would never have come up with patch pockets nor the piece de resistance - the Snoopy luggage label!!

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  12. UnknownDecember 12, 2010 8:37 PM

    This came out lovely! I've just finished some tea towels that I hope to post pictures of soon. Embroidery is much more fun for me then counted cross stitch these days : )

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  13. RoobeedooDecember 13, 2010 10:43 AM

    Are you renting it out as a holiday cottage? It would be just perfect!

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  14. CaseyDecember 13, 2010 12:23 PM

    Bravo!!! I too am in love with all the colors. And the delicacy of the work is stunning. Pat yourself on the back for this one! :)

    ♥ Casey | blog

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  15. LaurenDecember 13, 2010 12:56 PM

    Stunning! I am impressed and slightly envious of your talent. Well done!

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  16. DeniseDecember 14, 2010 3:42 AM

    Impressive indeed. Yours looks better than the original. Less gloomy. I'm thinking of embroidering my Crepe dress.

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  17. Vande Historic CostumingDecember 14, 2010 9:51 AM

    What lovely colours - and a beautiful gift!

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  18. Atomic MumDecember 14, 2010 12:18 PM

    It looks lovely, just so lovely.

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  19. SewingadictaDecember 14, 2010 12:40 PM

    Your are incredibly fast! This will be a fantastic gift for your family!

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  20. SarahDecember 14, 2010 1:42 PM

    Thats absolutely lovely, you've done a great job.

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I read each and every comment--thank you so much!

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