Monday, August 5, 2013

The Reveal!

Safe Harbor is now back home and it is bound and the label is on so I guess I can now put this one to bed...pardon the pun.

 Alice did an over-the-moon job with the quilting and the photos do not do it justice at all.  I tried to take some photos at three different times of the day out on my clothesline but I can't seem to capture the correct colors and the quilting detail.  I hope that you can see and appreciate a little of both.

I've finished writing the instructions by hand so now all there is left to do is to type them up, have them photocopied, package them and they'll be ready to send out.  My goal is to have the pattern packets for sale in my Etsy shop one week from today.

 Here are a few closeup photos...




As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I made a second one in a different colorway.  Even though it is not quilted as yet, I will post a photo of it as soon as I can get a decent shot.

 I hope that you like Safe Harbor as much as I do!
Happy stitching!

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67 comments:

  1. Darlene DAugust 5, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    It's just stunning Kaaren! What a great accomplishment! I'll definitely want to carry this in my shop!

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  2. julieQAugust 5, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    It is just gorgeous!! Love your words, as well as your stitching!

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  3. KaHollyAugust 5, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Kaaren, it's no wonder that Alice did an over-the-moon quilting job because it's an out-of-this-world quilt!!

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  4. Little PenpenAugust 5, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my, it's beautiful. The quilting is beautiful!!

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  5. ElyteAugust 5, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    It looks fabulous, you must be so proud.

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  6. UnknownAugust 5, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    It's very, very, very beautiful!!! Congratulations!

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  7. Kats StudioAugust 5, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    It takes my breath away and reminds me of my visit to the coast of Maine. Just beautiful!!

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  8. MargeAugust 5, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    It is absolutely beautiful, Kaaren! The over-the-moon quilting would mean nothing without your gorgeous quilt. What a gift you have in your quilting talent! Blessings....

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  9. barcordAugust 5, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    It is very beautiful Kaaren, as I expected it to be. Very special.

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  10. MargotAugust 5, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    The quilting is beautiful!! I loved!

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  11. pauletteAugust 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    The quilt is stunning, Kaaren!! You are SEW darn talented!!
    P

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  12. pinsandneedlesAugust 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Kaaren, your quilt is beautiful! Blessings!

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  13. Needled MomAugust 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    That is really gorgeous. I LOVE the border on it too.

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  14. TinaAugust 5, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Oh My! Beautiful!!!

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  15. DarleneAugust 5, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Stunning, Kaaren! Not surprised - everything you do is stunning!

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  16. WoolenSailsAugust 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I do love it and love the quilting on it, really nice design and appliqués.

    Debbie

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  17. B J ElderAugust 5, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I LOVE Safe Harbor - of course anything with lighthouses draws me in. You did a super job on this on!

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  18. sunnyAugust 5, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    It's beautiful! This is definitely on my "someday" list, as DH loves lighthouses.

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  19. Janet O.August 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    I love that you included the Cousteau quotation. I can hear the John Denver song "Calypso" (inspired by time spent on Cousteau's boat Calypso) playing in my head as I look at this quilt.

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  20. gracieAugust 5, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    As a NE girl, I can "feel" the ocean's breexe with this besutiful quilt.

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  21. LindaAugust 5, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Fabulous!

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  22. CandaceAugust 5, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I am speechless, Kaaren! It's gorgeous!!! I love how you made the grass and rocks around the lighthouse look so real! If I didn't know better, I'd say it was one of your paintings! Well done - and Alice is to be commended for her quilting!
    Cheers!

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  23. Colleen GAugust 5, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Out of this world, perhaps but you have definitely captured the sense of place beautifully and it will no doubt be on everyone's list.So glad you can put your energy and creative spirit into such a lovely project.

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  24. SandiAugust 5, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    How proud you must be of the finished quilt, congratulations Kaaren. It looks lovely, I'd love to see it in person.

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  25. Abby and StephanieAugust 5, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    If that lovely quilt is your interpretation of the place in which you live then you are living in a Heavenly place. Gorgeous.

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  26. LorisAugust 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful! Love the blocks and Love that border!

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  27. LoriCRAugust 5, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful. You are very talented and must be so proud of your design.

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  28. AliAugust 5, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    It's absolutely beautiful. I love all the intricate details.
    Ali x

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  29. Linda CrosbyAugust 5, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Oh Kaaren; you should be ever so proud of this beauty!!!! Well Done!!!

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  30. ~Laurie~August 5, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful Kaaren - worth the wait! The quilting makes it pop!!
    Beautiful!

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  31. Bolts and BobbinsAugust 5, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    This quilt is absolutely beautiful! You've done an amazing job.

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  32. LesleyAugust 5, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I can see why you love it so much! You did a tremendous job and so did Alice! What a team you are!

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  33. marinaAugust 5, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    it looks amazing Kaaren
    the colours and appliques are gorgeous.

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  34. RosaAugust 5, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Simply beautiful.Grat desing and quilting with your stitching touch,congratulations!!

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  35. JanetAugust 5, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    It looks fantastic, the quilting really bought it to another level. Congratulations on your amazing quilt finish.

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  36. sandi sAugust 5, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful quilt. The quilting is wonderful.

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  37. SandyAugust 5, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful, Kaaren!! Love the quote from Cousteau.

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  38. eAugust 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Kaaren -

    Just an absolutely gorgeous quilt. Love the quote from Jacques Cousteau.

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  39. textilefiendAugust 5, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I hope you post to Sydney.... I am going to make this for my husband who loves lighthouses too.

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  40. SheilaAugust 5, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Incredible ! I love it and the quilting does look wonderful .

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  41. Pam in ILAugust 5, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Oh, it's beautiful! I really love it and it's been so fun watching your progress.

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  42. JeannaAugust 5, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Yay Kaaren! I love it, can't wait for the pattern. It will be on my "One of these days" list.

    My son is in the Navy and this would be perfect for him.

    The quilting is nice also.

    Congratulations :)

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  43. NoelaAugust 5, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. hugs.......

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  44. Angie in SoCalAugust 6, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    A gorgeous quilt, Kaaren! Really is unique. I love that lighthouse in the top row.

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  45. margaretAugust 6, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    a very nice quilt

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  46. EL RINCON DE CHELOAugust 6, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Que bonito!!! me encantan los motivos marineros, besos

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  47. EL RINCON DE CHELOAugust 6, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Que bonito!!! me encantan los motivos marineros, besos

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  48. CristinaAugust 6, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Kaaren è straordinaria, una coperta che fa sognare il mare...
    un abbraccio
    cri

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  49. TatkisAugust 6, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Fantastic quilt, it is a real piece of art!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  50. BarbAugust 6, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    congrats on a wonderful original pattern.
    This would look great in my new sailing theme bath.
    great name too

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  51. KarenAugust 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    A beautiful finish, Kaaren. Is there a lighthouse close to where you live?

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  52. KrisAugust 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Kaaren - it turned out gorgeous!!

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  53. Catarina CAugust 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    What a wonderful quilt you have made!

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  54. CattinkaAugust 6, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    What a beautiful quilt!
    KATRIN W.

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  55. Kindred QuiltsAugust 6, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Magnificent Kaaren! Love the flying geese border layout!! Love the whole quilt!!!

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  56. SherryAugust 6, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Safe Harbor is a beautiful quilt. I love everything about it.

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  57. LoriAugust 6, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Wow! That is beautiful and the quilting looks perfect for it! Congratulations on designing such an amazing quilt.

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  58. JoanAugust 7, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Love this quilt, I know what I want to make for my sister-in-law, who just bought a house in Annapolis Royal.

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  59. KarenAugust 7, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Wow, I love everything about it! Your fabric choices are so perfect for it. Congrats! It's a real beauty!

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  60. LouiseAugust 7, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Oh my!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I WISH I could quilt like you do. Especially now that my Son is serving in the United States Navy. This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!

    Well done :)
    Louise in NC

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  61. ShariAugust 8, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    This quilt epitomises what we think of when we think of your home region. It's just lovely. You can be very proud of what you've created.

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  62. ElizabethAugust 8, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    So tempting to create such a beautiful quilt but so little time - if only......

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  63. CharoAugust 8, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    It's awesome, Karen, I love it!!!!

    I like the title "Safe Harbour" I love the see , i live in a little island and I'd reallly like to make this quilt.

    Congratulations!!!

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  64. Karen L.August 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I just might love Safe Harbor more than you do but there is no need to argue over that of course. Ha! It's a wonderful quilt and since I love the shore and don't get to go there anymore, you can imagine how much I love it. That Cousteau quote is exactly right and just how I feel. There are probably many of us out there who have salt water running our veins rather than blood. Looking forward to seeing the pattern in your shop.

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  65. MarkirhenAugust 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Wow!!! it is gorgeous I like it

    Martha

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  66. MichalinaAugust 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    It is sooo beautiful . I literally love it :)
    my blog:
    http://brownconem.blogspot.com/

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  67. NancyAugust 28, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Kaaren, this is a fabulous pattern as when I get my September SS check I will be ordering it, if someone will be tending your Etsy shop for you. While I grew up spending summers at the Jersey shore (Ocean City), I moved to Maine in 2005 and was so taken with her beauty that I would like to comnmemorate it in a quilt like this, substituting a few touches of Belfast, ME into the one I make. The quotes you chose are perfect. May I ask where you found "sea themed" quotes? As I have mentioned before, I foolishly left Maine to move back to PA and have regretted it every single day. I never knew such peace and beauty as in Maine. My prayers are with you for complete healing and a return home very soon.

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