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! :)


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97 comments:

  1. Suburban StitcherThu Feb 25, 10:47:00 AM EST

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

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  2. CatherineThu Feb 25, 10:49:00 AM EST

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

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  3. Kim BThu Feb 25, 10:50:00 AM EST

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

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  4. AnonymousThu Feb 25, 10:59:00 AM EST

    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!!

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  5. CathThu Feb 25, 11:01:00 AM EST

    Beautiful finish , well done !

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  6. GlennaThu Feb 25, 11:02:00 AM EST

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

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  7. Julie Phillips, aka Julieloveslucy SCSThu Feb 25, 11:15:00 AM EST

    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

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  8. MichelleThu Feb 25, 11:16:00 AM EST

    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!

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  9. ValerieThu Feb 25, 11:17:00 AM EST

    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!

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  10. BeritThu Feb 25, 11:24:00 AM EST

    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

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  11. MelissaThu Feb 25, 11:25:00 AM EST

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

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  12. ChristineThu Feb 25, 11:26:00 AM EST

    So beautiful !!!

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  13. MelissaThu Feb 25, 11:35:00 AM EST

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

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  14. DanielleThu Feb 25, 11:40:00 AM EST

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

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  15. HeatherThu Feb 25, 11:43:00 AM EST

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

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  16. LesleyanneThu Feb 25, 11:50:00 AM EST

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

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  17. LesleyanneThu Feb 25, 11:50:00 AM EST

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

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  18. SiobhánThu Feb 25, 11:51:00 AM EST

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

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  19. Peonies & MagnoliasThu Feb 25, 11:57:00 AM EST

    Fantastic. It is so beautiful. Love that frame.

    Sandy

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  20. JulesThu Feb 25, 12:00:00 PM EST

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

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  21. AnonymousThu Feb 25, 12:02:00 PM EST

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

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  22. Natasha Thu Feb 25, 12:08:00 PM EST

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

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  23. JillMNThu Feb 25, 12:22:00 PM EST

    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!

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  24. RuthThu Feb 25, 12:30:00 PM EST

    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!

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  25. AnonymousThu Feb 25, 12:33:00 PM EST

    bravo il est superbe splendide!

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  26. SusimacThu Feb 25, 12:40:00 PM EST

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

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  27. CariThu Feb 25, 12:47:00 PM EST

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

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  28. seleneThu Feb 25, 01:02:00 PM EST

    It's a beauty, a great job!

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  29. KristenThu Feb 25, 01:02:00 PM EST

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

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  30. Paula C.Thu Feb 25, 01:02:00 PM EST

    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 =)

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  31. Becky K in OKThu Feb 25, 01:09:00 PM EST

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

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  32. valerieThu Feb 25, 01:18:00 PM EST

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

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  33. MaggieThu Feb 25, 01:24:00 PM EST

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

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  34. PattiThu Feb 25, 01:30:00 PM EST

    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.

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  35. AnonymousThu Feb 25, 01:46:00 PM EST

    Congratulations. It is stunning.

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  36. AndreaThu Feb 25, 01:55:00 PM EST

    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

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  37. MichelleThu Feb 25, 01:57:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on your finish! It looks beautiful..

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  38. LynetteThu Feb 25, 02:23:00 PM EST

    It looks fantastic Nicole. Congratulations!

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  39. pjThu Feb 25, 02:45:00 PM EST

    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???

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  40. TommyeThu Feb 25, 03:06:00 PM EST

    Absolutely stunning. Congrats on a great finish.

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  41. UnknownThu Feb 25, 03:09:00 PM EST

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

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  42. MarionThu Feb 25, 03:13:00 PM EST

    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

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  43. DebsThu Feb 25, 03:14:00 PM EST

    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

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  44. 3anklebitersThu Feb 25, 03:36:00 PM EST

    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!

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  45. Cathy LloydThu Feb 25, 03:43:00 PM EST

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

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  46. Cathy LloydThu Feb 25, 03:44:00 PM EST

    P.S. So ENVIOUS! :)

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  47. BrendaSThu Feb 25, 03:52:00 PM EST

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

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  48. LauraThu Feb 25, 04:02:00 PM EST

    Congratulations! It looks absolutely gorgeous.

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  49. Stitch WizardThu Feb 25, 04:23:00 PM EST

    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!!!

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  50. Casa PearlThu Feb 25, 04:23:00 PM EST

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

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  51. Rachel S-HThu Feb 25, 04:34:00 PM EST

    Amazing! That is gorgeous!

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  52. BrendaThu Feb 25, 04:34:00 PM EST

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

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  53. Carol RThu Feb 25, 04:51:00 PM EST

    Wonderful finish Nicole!

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  54. MargaretThu Feb 25, 04:53:00 PM EST

    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!

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  55. Linda K's Stitching Corner Thu Feb 25, 05:15:00 PM EST

    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

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  56. AnonymousThu Feb 25, 05:20:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on another great finish!!!!

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

    Terri

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  57. DebThu Feb 25, 05:31:00 PM EST

    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???

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  58. dorisThu Feb 25, 05:49:00 PM EST

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

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  59. TheresaThu Feb 25, 05:49:00 PM EST

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

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  60. ConcettaThu Feb 25, 06:32:00 PM EST

    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!!

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  61. BeckySCThu Feb 25, 06:32:00 PM EST

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

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  62. LanaThu Feb 25, 06:46:00 PM EST

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

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  63. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsThu Feb 25, 06:49:00 PM EST

    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!

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  64. KarenThu Feb 25, 07:02:00 PM EST

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

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  65. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)Thu Feb 25, 07:14:00 PM EST

    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.

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  66. LauraThu Feb 25, 07:22:00 PM EST

    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!

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  67. Laurie in IowaThu Feb 25, 07:35:00 PM EST

    Congrats on your awesome finish Nicole.

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  68. TamaThu Feb 25, 07:43:00 PM EST

    That is just incredible! So pretty! Congratulations :D

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  69. AnonymousThu Feb 25, 08:25:00 PM EST

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

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  70. ColeThu Feb 25, 09:38:00 PM EST

    Congrats! Beautiful finish.

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  71. ohiofarmgirlThu Feb 25, 09:45:00 PM EST

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

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  72. ohiofarmgirlThu Feb 25, 09:46:00 PM EST

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

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  73. FayeThu Feb 25, 10:15:00 PM EST

    You go girl!~~~

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  74. KarolThu Feb 25, 10:30:00 PM EST

    Congratulations. It a beeautiful pices.

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  75. corinnaThu Feb 25, 10:41:00 PM EST

    so very beautiful
    what a joyful masterpiece

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  76. TanyaThu Feb 25, 11:11:00 PM EST

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

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  77. mina hanseFri Feb 26, 01:42:00 AM EST

    It's gorgeous, congratulations on the finish!

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  78. JaneFri Feb 26, 01:48:00 AM EST

    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.

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  79. AnnemarieFri Feb 26, 03:07:00 AM EST

    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?

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  80. SadieFri Feb 26, 05:09:00 AM EST

    Congratulations Nicole :-)

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  81. AdelinaFri Feb 26, 05:58:00 AM EST

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

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  82. TammyFri Feb 26, 07:27:00 AM EST

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

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  83. NickiFri Feb 26, 08:59:00 AM EST

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

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  84. GiovannaFri Feb 26, 09:44:00 AM EST

    Congratulations, that's absolutely amazing!

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  85. woolwomanFri Feb 26, 10:23:00 AM EST

    congratulations Nicole!

    it is simply stunning and the frame is just perfect.

    Mel

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  86. ShelleenFri Feb 26, 10:39:00 AM EST

    congrats on a beautiful finish.

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  87. Missy AnnFri Feb 26, 10:51:00 AM EST

    Congrats! It looks so wonderful.

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  88. AnonymousFri Feb 26, 10:54:00 AM EST

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

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  89. KarolineFri Feb 26, 11:52:00 AM EST

    Congratulations Nicole, it's stunning

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  90. staciFri Feb 26, 11:59:00 AM EST

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

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  91. Kalu VFri Feb 26, 12:15:00 PM EST

    OMG!! Congrats on the finish!!

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  92. WakanaFri Feb 26, 12:16:00 PM EST

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

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  93. Raven/MissyFri Feb 26, 01:17:00 PM EST

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

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  94. AndreaFri Feb 26, 03:15:00 PM EST

    A wonderful finish. Congratulations.

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  95. CarolFri Feb 26, 06:55:00 PM EST

    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!

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  96. KellieSat Feb 27, 06:25:00 PM EST

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

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  97. ClaudineThu Nov 04, 02:20:00 AM EDT

    Qu'il est beau ! Quel travail !

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