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For this picture I machine stitched (free style) all except the boards. I put them in by hand with a long running stitch. Here is the before picture:.jpg)
These pieces have been 8 X 10.
Happy Father's Day.
In memory of my Dad...
Here is a picture of my him, taken 55 or so years ago when he was a young handsome sailor. He has been gone about 15 years now from cancer.
I'm sorry about your father, your work is gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteWow this latest work is spectacular!! Sorry about your Dad; mine's been gone too for a long while due to cancer as well.
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ahhh He Was a Young Handsome Sailor !
ReplyDeleteLook at him !
Love seeing your Dad
(nodding to heaven w/HFD wish Thanking him for having YOU)
and LOVING the stitched church here.
The added hand stitching makes it really work !
you even made the stitches in perspective so it adds dimension.
You are so clever.
and blowing me away with how fast you come up with these treat.
Stitcheroo Rooster is a DANDY too !
let me say again, I can't believe you just WHIP THESE UP !
xo-S.
he really was a handsome sailor ... and looks like a good/nice man, too. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe Country Church is AMAZING.
ps - you look alot like your dad. You do ! smiling eyes.
ReplyDeleteCat, your work is so incredibly wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour dad was a handsome guy. I've always had a weakness for sailors...
Yes Phyllis, I too have always had a weakness for the sailors...
ReplyDeleteCat you are so so good!!!!!!!!
You do wonderful work....
I sure love my swabby, we have been together 44 years now. Sorry I have not been around for the last few posts, and I missed the give-a-way....I must agree with everyone else, I am amazed at your talent. Really like the church.
ReplyDeleteHi Cat!
ReplyDeleteYour stitched artwork is just so wonderful! I love your designs!
...I'm very sorry about your dad. He was really handsome!
Paulette :o)