Monday, September 07, 2009

Traveling Stitcher Finish

Here it is - all finished now. I affixed the smaller piece "Needles" to the outside of the needle case. I didn't leave a pocket for storage. The larger is affixed to the backside of the stitching case. I didn't leave a pocket opening here either. I kind of wish this design would have fit either the front or the back of the front when the case is open. Oh well...I love the design and the thread colors.



Sad day in our community today, a police officer was gunned down while responding to a domestic call. Another police officer was also shot but will recover from her injuries. (Edited to add -- the suspect was also shot and is dead.) Many thanks to all who serve in law enforcement, who put their own lives in harms way so that we all can feel safe in the communities in which we live.

28 comments:

Colleen said...

This is beautiful!! Great job :)

How sad for this officer's family! What is wrong with people????

Irene said...

Great finish ! Sorry to hear about the police officers,hope they got the person who did this.

Gabi said...

Beautiful finish - lovely stitching.

So sorry to hear about the police officer. Crossing fingers that the person who did this will get arrested soon.

Little Penpen said...

Beautiful job on the stitchery. Sorry to hear about the officer getting shot. My husband is in law enforcement and I always worry about that type of thing.

Theresa said...

This is beautiful!!!!!! what a fantastic job you did!!!
I'm sorry to hear about the officer's family.... Sometimes its this type of things make you think what is worng with this world?

Margaret said...

Beautiful finish! So sorry to hear about the police officer. :(

Ronel said...

This is beautiful Cathy! I love the finishing and colours! {{hugs}} Ronel

Siobhán said...

That's beautiful!! Great finish.

I'm so sorry to hear about the police officer. My thoughts are with his family.

Anonymous said...

Looks fabulous Cathy! Well done!

mainely stitching said...

Your stitching and finishing are gorgeous!

My thoughts go the officers' families, too. What a loss.

staci said...

Stunning finish Cathy! You are so talented that I'm envious :)

Love your seasonal pillows too, they look wonderful displayed together.

It's so terrible when a police officer loses his life in the line of duty...many prayers to his family.

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful, congratulations! So are your seasonal pillows.

So sorry to hear about the police officer. It's too sick for words.

Deb said...

That is beautiful! It's such a sweet set!

And I'm sorry too to hear about the police officer. It's so, so sad to hear when something like that happens.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful finish of the Travelling Stitcher - bet you can't wait to start using it :D

Julianne said...

Cathy,

Congratulations on a lovely finish. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of using it.

I'm sorry to hear about your communities loss of a valued police officer.

Melissa said...

The Travelling Stitcher piece is beautiful. I love the colours, Cathy!

Lelia said...

Beautiful stitching Cathy --- awesome finishing, too! I agree the design & threads are great : )

Karoline said...

Lovely finish Cathy, congratulations

So sorry to hear about the police officer

Katrina said...

Oh that is so sad! Lots of thoughts and prayers for his family and for the injured officer.

Love your finish, it's so pretty.

Vee said...

I love this piece! Yours is beautiful, what lovely stitching!

So sad to hear of these type of occurances. I hope the injured officer is on the mend and that the families are finding some comfort.

Michelle said...

Beautiful! I really need to get mine started. I love this little piece! So sorry to hear about the police officers, we often take for granted the courage they bring into their everyday life, don't we?

Carmen said...

beautiful finish! is a beautiful design.

ow sad news, poor officer`s family. is a bad thing that the bad guy could buy guns. I hope the other officer is well soon.

Sonda said...

You have been a busy stitching lady. I love all of your recent finishes. It is very sad about the police officer.

Ruth said...

Condolences to your community. And congratulations on lovely stitching!

CindyMae said...

That is gorgeous! I will keep the police dept and families in my thoughts and prayers!

Hazel said...

Beautiful Cathy! The fabric is wonderful. x

Anonymous said...

Lovely, lovely finish :)

Sharlotte said...

That is so very sad about the officers.So much sadness. We've lost a few here and then the PTB can't fork over the dough to give them raises.Our officers here start out at $9/hour.Our firemen don't make much either.As a matter of fact ,75% of firefighters are volunteer.I can't fathom it. Your Traveling Stitcher is great! I made one for someone else and I have seen so many finished lately that I am thinking about making myself one.That looks like the same fabric that is on the cover of the pattern.Were you one of the ones that were able to purchase the pouch as well?