There was a framing marathon in my living room on Sunday. All but one of these pieces was stitched prior to this year!
First up is Jenny Bean's Humble Servant by Shakespeare's Peddler.
I highlighted my initials with a different thread in the alphabet, and used my own information in place of Jenny's.
Next is 'Tis the Gift by La D Da. A favorite saying of mine.
As you can see, I stitched this last year.
I have one more addition for my seasonal decorating, this is Primitive Winter by Notforgotten Farm.
I love the detail on this frame!
Next up is a set of Hinzeit Charmed Matters, the Family theme. These were stitched in 2009.
I love the weathered look of this frame!
And finally, Live Simply. I can not recall the designer at the moment. I ran out of thread at "Live Simp", and the new thread was from a different dye lot. In the dull winter light, I didn't notice too much of a difference, but when I took this out to frame in the bright summer light, the L,Y and final motif just seemed brighter. I almost didn't frame it, coming close to sending it to Peggy Lee to take care of (if you don't know what I mean, check out her post from June 24th - http://kentuckysampler.blogspot.com/) Then, I threw caution to the wind and decided that even though they were over dyed threads, I was going to coffee dye the entire piece. If I look closely in the right light, I still notice the difference, but I love the look the coffee gave to the piece!
All of these frame moldings were purchased at The Strawberry Sampler, my LNS.
Thanks for stopping by!
31 comments:
Your finishes are awesome. I love the LaDiDa piece and think I must do it. It says it all. Thanks for shairing. Isn't blogging the best for letting us find others who share are passion?
Oh my! They are all so pretty! You do beautiful work and these will be treasured forever.
I love all of your framing. Great frames, great stitching.
Did you frame these yourself? If so PLEEEEASE show me how! Lovely!
Nice to get so many framed. Loved the family themed ones.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches
How gorgeous! I love all the frames you chose and the pieces too! Now you have to teach me how to frame things. lol!
Love your frames!! I may hire you to frame some of my stuff that's been lying around for longer than your 2010 piece....
I have the Bent Creek Christmas Branch that needs a fabulous frame. Just sayin' is all...
:)
Hi Catherine, you have a beautiful blog and your works are beautiful. Love all your framed works. 'Tis the Gift is beautiful. Especially love the frame of your Primitive Winter.
What gorgeous frames and finishes, Catherine--you did a great job choosing the perfect frame for each piece! I'll bet it's a great feeling to have all of them finished up adn ready to hang :)
They are all beautiful! I love Tis the Gift...one of my favorite LaDDas.
All of your pieces are beautiful! You did a great job at framing.
Catherine all your framed pieces are gorgeous! Such pretty frames for each and everyone, hugs!
Gorgeous framing. Love them all. x
Great framing. I did the coffee trick with a piece I had gotten a stain on. It works great! Your pieces are really nice.I am sure all will enjoy
I WOULDN'T HAVE DONE IT ANYWAY!!!
I can't even tell the difference in those letters in this picture. It's beautiful....as are ALL your pieces here. WOW!!
I'm with Parsley...I want to know how you frame these things all yourself? Do you have ANY idea how much money you saved by doing this yourself? BUNDLES!! Do you use spacers? Do you use glare-free glass? Do you lace your work on stiff poster board or pin it on foam? Tell us!! You should do a little tutorial on your blog.
Wowzers Catherine, pure beauty, each frame a great match ~ congrats on accomplishing your framing task. Your stained LS looks marvy, can't tell any color diff from here, nice job. Will you hang on sampler wall or separately?
What beautiful finishes...and the frames...to die for! You have an amazing knack for framing! Gorgeous work!
all so pretty. don't you just love when they are framed.
OMG all those framed pieces together. What wonderful stitching you have done and what a great display they will make hanging.
Congratulations
Lovely frames and finishes. I always love the feeling you get when you completely finish something. Great job!!!!
Denise
Fabulous. I wonder when my things will be ready at SS.
Wow you were busy and what a fabulous job you did of choosing the perfect frame for each piece. I know you are proud to have them hanging on your walls.
Very lovely. I admire how you finish so many beautiful projects. I do not move so quickly in stitching.
What great framing Catherine! These all look wonderful. Some lovely finishes to hang on your walls.
Wow all of your framing is absolutely wonderful Catherine:)
Awesome!!! Your framed pieces look fabulous...you did such a wonderful job...you must be thrilled!!!
Catherine,
Your framing marathan produced an incredible group of amazinginly beautiful and very special pieces! Thank you so much for sharing all of them! I love the JB Humble Servant pieceand the versice in "Tis the Gift" is one of my favorite ones too.
The frames are perfect for each and every piece, and the Family theme Hinzeit Charmed Matters are all just wonderful!
You are truly inspirational! My needle is calling me to get stitching!
These all look super great!! Just lovely!! :)
Catherine,
all of these are awesome! LOVELY! I had a situation running out of thread and overdyed it and it really helped, can't tell in the picture at all.
Really like the La D Da piece!!
Jennifer
Feathers in the Nest
Oh how beautiful these all look. I adore the frame on Winter but all frames are beautiful and the stitching just lovely.
Wow, oh, wow! Look at all those gorgeous pieces and framed to boot! That must have kept you busy if you did them all yourself. Maybe I should send you some of mine to do ;o)
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