Friday, June 4, 2010

Friday Finish: How Great the Blessing

I can hear some of you thinking, “Didn’t she post about finishing that sampler a couple of months ago?”

Well, yes. I did.

But it wasn’t framed then.

Here you go.

Again, this is:

Design: How Great the Blessing (with a few minor changes)

Designer: Catherine Theron

Ground fabric: 36ct linen

Threads: silks, primarily from Hand-Dyed Fibers/Vikki Clayton

Stitches used: cross, smyrna, queen, oblong cross, chain, satin, slanted gobelin, tent, four-sided, leaf, lazy daisy, upright cross, long-arm cross, and cross over one. There may be one or two others, but that’s what I see right now.  :-)

Stitching timeframe: Started in a class April 2009, finished in February 2010.

The simple frame sets off the design. Nothing more was needed. Thanks to my LNS owner for great framing consultation, as usual!

7 comments:

  1. It really looks lovely. Once again proving that consultations with experts pays off.

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  2. I agree with you on the frame - nothing is needed - the sampler is beautiful!

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  3. It's gorgeous and I love the frame you chose. Congrats!

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  4. Edy - I know my weaknesses. Choosing framing is one of them. I rely on my framer/LNS owner, and also ask for opinions of any other stitchers who happen to be around.

    Deb, Katrina, Susan, Megan - Thank you for the compliments. I really enjoyed this project.

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  5. It's gorgeous, congratulations

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