Thursday, October 22, 2009

Heart of America--finished--unframed

Here's a sneak peak at the frame. Just placed above it. I thought I had a large enough mounting board but it was still too small. So, tomorrow night, hopefully, will finish working on the delimma.


When the kit puts in 1 skein of English Ivy floss........this is how much is leftover at the end. I was sweating bullets that it wouldn't be enough until the very end. yep, 2 cm is left.

The buttons are not sewn on yet. I did press it good. I will give another good pressing before framing tomorrow night and will sew the buttons on right after I do the final press.

So, here ya go!

Heart of America
Little House Needleworks
30 Count Creek bed Brown R & R
Crescent Colors threads
Just Button Company
Crescent Color Frame
I'm headed for bed. Still not feeling so good but was determined tonight to finish this piece.

24 comments:

  1. Awesome and you stitched it up so quickly, Jennifer! Such a lovely design,

    Tanya

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  2. Thanks, Tanya!
    Yep ready to pick up something different for a change now.....

    Jennifer

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  3. Beautiful stitching. You did a great job. I hope you start to feel better soon.

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  4. This is gorgeous!!!!! Congratulations on your finish!!!!!

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  5. Beautiful, Jennifer! This is such a pretty piece; I love the colors! Congrats on a lovely finish!

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  6. That is beautiful. It will look stunning framed.

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  7. Wonderful sampler, congratulations!!

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  8. It looks beautiful! Wow! That was cutting it close with the thread! Would you share some of your mounting tips?

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  9. Oh it is so beautiful! You did that quick :)

    Hugs :)

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  10. I appreciate this post so when I get my dog project finished I can frame it. That's a long way off though :o)

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  11. This turned out stunning. gorgeous finish!

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  12. Congrats on your finish! (I finished mine last night too.) Can't wait to see it framed. Thanks again for your inspiration.

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  13. It looks fantastic Jennifer and that frame is really going to set off your stitching perfectly. Wow, you didn't have much thread left, did you. I think that I would be sweating bullets too. I've heard that is a common complaint with their kits - they're skimpy with the threads! Congrats on a great finish! What's next?

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  14. Jennifer, it is so beautiful!!! Congrats big time, on this large finish, I think the frame is just perfect for it!!

    Sure hope you feel better soon, sorry, I didn't know you had been ill!

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  15. Your sampler is beautiful! COngrats on a great finish.
    I'd love to stitch this one day - I decorate my guest bedroom in Americana to go along with the cedar furniture.

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  16. Way to go Jennifer!!!!! You want to stitch a shop model now?

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  17. wonderful! I think I need to finish this one up.

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  18. Congratulations on an awesome finish! ***happy dance***

    Whoa, that was sure cutting it close on the threads...if you'd had a bad frog, oh my!

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  19. You did such a beautiful job on this piece. Congrats on your finish. Can't wait to see how you frame it.

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  20. Congrats on the beautiful finish! The frame you've picked out will look perfect :)

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  21. Congrats on that beautiful finish.

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  22. Congrats on the finish! I have enjoyed watching your progress and love how you made it so personal.

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