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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Finishing & Framing

The finishing streak goes on!


First, last night I picked up my framed Enchantment of Winter and it looks awesome!  When we played with frames, there was really no other way to go then with gold.


Had Chrsitin with me, and we were also picking up her Earthdancer.  She did all the cross stitching on this piece, I did the fringe, beading, and dream catcher.  We played with a lot of frame corners until I pulled out the one you see here.  It was one of those hmmm not sure about this one when you see it on the wall but the minute we placed it with the piece.  Huge WOW factor!


Today I pulled out another piece I finished some time ago... back in 2007.  I finally turned Jeannette Douglas's Pomegranates and Pears Needlebook into a needlebook.  A new type of finishing for me and it turned out quite well.






Now that I'm done here, its time to ignore the rest of the world and stitch!!!

39 comments:

Carol said...

Oh, such stunning frames for those equally stunning stitchings, Dani!! WOW is all I can say :) Such a cute little needlebook, too--I need to try that type of finish myself.

Enjoy your stitching weekend!

Emma/Itzy said...

Congrats on all your finishes - the needlebook is so cute :)

cucki said...

Beautiful stitching..so sweet xxx

Lesleyanne said...

Wow the framed pieces look stunning Dani. Your needlebook is gorgeous.

Kaisievic said...

Wow! Both framed pieces are absolutely stunning! Sweet needlebook finish, too.

hugs, Kaye

Kathy A. said...

Beautiful pieces Dani. Your egg is stunning.
Christin's Earthdancer turned out beautiful too. The frame is perfect.
And the needlebook - stunning work.
You can be very proud of your work.

Annette said...

Beautifull.. congratz on your finishes!!
Wonderfull job on all of them

sharine said...

Beautiful finishes:)

Bea said...

That is a lovely needlebook - great work on the finish.

Love both the frame choices. You've chosen beautifully.

Linda said...

Wow Dani. Your framed pieces are stunning. You picked out the perfect frames. Your needlebook turned out great.

Linda

Anna van Schurman said...

A pair of perfect frames!

Lumiruusu said...

The Golden frames are just awesome ,the perfect choice for the beautifull stitching..

The needlebook is so pretty I have never tryed to do that kind of finishing..it looks a bit complicated to my stitching/sewing skills..
Maybe I just have to try it someday !!? :) :)
You are so talented !!! :)

Mii Stitch said...

Lovely finishes, well done!

Cindy said...

Enchantment of Winter is spectacular.

Earth Dancer looks awesome also.

I love the needle book.

Great stitching all around.

Ann at Beadlework. said...

Well done with the needlebook, it looks good. You're right about the gold frame, it is just perfect.

Chris said...

The framed pices are wonderful and the frames are just perfect.
Great job on the needlebook finishing. It is so nice to get something that has been finished for so long finished. I always feel like "Why did I wait so long?"

Michelle said...

Beautiful framing and finishing!

Julie said...

WOW! Earthdance and Enchantment both look amazing.
Super little needlebook finish, cute design.

Claudette497 said...

That gold frame is perfect - it's a wonderful finish! The needlebook is adorable - I can't believe that was your first one!

Barb said...

Fabulous !! Beautiful finishing of Beautiful designs Dani. The needlebook is a delight too.

Karen said...

WOW! All three are turned out beautifully! You have a lot to be proud of! :)

Anne said...

The fabrege egg looks amazing in that frame! Love the dreamcatcher one too! Yay for finishing a needlebook! It looks great!

Mouse said...

oooooooo your egg looks fabulous in the gold frame ... simply perfect and the earth dancer looks wonderful too and whoop whoop with the wee needle book ... well done on the beautiful finishing of it :)
love mouse xxxxx

Unknown said...

WOW Earthdancer in my todo pile, it is beautiful and Enchanted Winter - the frame choice is PERFECT...

Enjoy your stitching, it was a great day for it here - rainy and grey

EvalinaMaria said...

All looks beautiful, congratulations.

Brigitte said...

Both framed pieces look fantastic in their frames, the frames are so thoughtfully and delicately chosen. It's a delight to look at them. Congratulations!

Lillie said...

Fabulous frames for both.
You finished the needlebook beautifully.

Sally said...

Your Enchantment of Winter looks stunning Dani! Love Christian's Spirit Dancer too. Perfect frames for both.

Love the needlebook:)

Bette said...

The framing is gorgeous. And your finishing is lovely as well.

Giovanna said...

Great framing on both pieces, and what a pretty little needlebook - well done.

Melanie said...

Absolutely STUNNING. Total WOW. Love em!!!!!!!!

Carolyn NC said...

Dani - the framed pics are gorgeous! Love your needlebook, too!

valerie said...

Wow, great framing on both pieces! I love that Earthdancer wasa collaborative effort with Christin. Your needlebook is so pretty too. Hope you got lots of stitching in! :)

Barbi said...

Perfect frames for gorgeous pieces of art! Love the little needlebook as well. My gosh...don't you just love being a stitcher?? :)

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

So many beautiful framed finishes I love the enchantment of winter. It looks stunning.

Meari said...

Wow, they look great.

Catherine said...

Beautiful pieces!! The frames are perfect! And your needlebook is so sweet ~ love it!!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Ditto Barbi's comment!

Enchantment of Winter is just incredible. I've had Earthdancer in my stash for nearly 20 years now, maybe one day I'll start her!

Anonymous said...

Your Winter Enchantment looks so awesome framed. It was a joy to watch you stitch this one. Earth dancer is lovely all framed up too.