I am always at a loss to know what to give my MIL and stepchildren for Christmas. When I saw the stitchout that Katulle digitised for Noah this gave me the idea. Thanks to Katulle I have this to give them this year. Have to make 4 of them and each one takes almost 4 hours to stitch out. I have finished 2. It is of my Late Husband John.

What a wonderful gift. Katulle did a great job on it. And you stitch out is great.

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by mi30kaja 17 Dec 2011

Thank You!

what a lovely idea! This will be long remembered as a special gift.

Don't cry too much into the machine - I don't think tears are covered for rust damage. It brought tears to my eyes to read this.

How wonderful of you to do this for the

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by mi30kaja 16 Dec 2011

I am saving my tears for when the Stepchildren open their presents.

What a wonderful, original gift. I hope to digitize some day but am a long way from something like this,
congrats on a job well done,
Hugs
Michelle

Very nice picture. Your family will treasure it for a long time

I think I might stitch one out for myself but on a black background. What do you think?

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by lyns 15 Dec 2011

I think it would look good on black. what material did you use for this one and how many colours??? Lyn. xx

it is absolutly beautiful thank you katulle you are fantastic....soozie

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

I agree!

what a precious gift. they will love it!

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

I hope so.

What a lovely gift!!!

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

Thank You. I really love this stitchout.

What a wonderful gift. A true gift from the heart!

Hugs, Bonnie

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

Thank You Bonnie.

Beautiful gift Maria

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

Thank You!

I love this idea. Can you please give me Katulle's contact information?
Thanks,
Tammie

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

Send Katulle a PM.

What a super portrait and he looks such a kind man. My goodness it brings tears to my eyes let alone yours as you made this. VERY SPECIAL

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

I met John when I was 18. Not interested in each other and went off and married others and got back together in 1984. The best years of my life with the special man.

by tippi 15 Dec 2011

A true love story.

by edithfarminer 16 Dec 2011

Not sure how it would come out on black, you would have to make some other colours a bit lighter, worth a try

Вышивка выполнена с любовью......
Ваши близкие будут довольны!
Екатерина

Embroidery is made with love ......
Your loved ones will be happy!
Ekaterina

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by mi30kaja 15 Dec 2011

Thank You. Beacause of you my Family will have another memory of a much loved Gentle Man.

It's a beautiful, special portrait that will be cherished by all of them. I suppose that you will make one for yourself as well. Hugs, Lidia

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

I am not so lucky. Guess I have to keep the Test one. Colours are a little different. MIL is 96 next June so I am hoping that I can have that one again one day.

this is so special. I lost my dad just 2 weeks ago and would love to make one of these for my mum. Merry Christmas. xx

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Lyns, I am so sad at hearing of the Loss of your Dad. My Heart goes out to you.

Wow! this is a wonderful gift.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

I am so pleased with it.

OH lYN IT IS AWSOME:):) AND kATS DESIGNS SEW OUT SEW WELL GREAT JOB MERRY C/MAS HUGS CAROLYN

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Thanks to you Carolyn as you gave me the idea. Merry Christmas to you as well.

This will be a gift straight from your heart! I am sure they will cherish it!

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

This man was just one of those very special people, but I guess he was needed elsewhere.

Lyn, this is lovley - what a special tribute to John and your MIL and stepchildren will really treasure these. *4U

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Thanks to Katulle and Noah as they have made my Christmas presents a lot easier, but what for next Christmas???

by noah 14 Dec 2011

WHY YOU OF COURSE GET HER TO DO YOU:):)

Vary clevar and thoughtful! He has a kind smile.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

This photo was taken in 1997 in Holland.

by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

This photo was taken in 1997 in Holland.

This is great something for them to treasure.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Yes, They miss their Son/Father and Poppa as much as I do.

What a wonferful thing to do - This is so great.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Thank You. I am getting all teary as I am writing this.

These will be keep sake treasures.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

I am hoping that MIL will leave me hers in her will.

You might want to put in a pack of tissues when you wrap these up. Great gift idea.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

I need them now.

Such a wonderful gift. You've both done such beautiful work. They'll love your thoughtfulness. Kathy

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

It is Katelle who did all of the work. I just thread the machine.

Very nice and thoughtful.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Thank You. I can't wait till Christmas day.

This is so great thanks for sharing.

What a thoughtful gift to give to them. This is one gift from the heart. It looks wonderful.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

This is a special Stitchout of a very Special Man. I still miss him after almost 5 years.

That is very nice. They should love it.

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Can't wait to see their faces when they open their presents. I am expecting tears all around.

A gift that is sure to be treasured! You and Katulle have done a wonderful design :)

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by mi30kaja 14 Dec 2011

Thank You. MIL is 96 next June.