Finally Framed!

Took a long time, but they’re finally framed:

Houses of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings

The framer & I had a lengthy discussion about this frame. I liked the orangey color but thought the frame was too narrow for this large piece and I wasn’t too crazy about the black beading.
I’m so glad I went with her suggestion because the black beading accents the piece perfectly!

Here's a close up -

With My Needle by The Goode Huswife

And a close-up -







This is a real splurge for me because I usually try to find ready made frames and do the labor myself. Houses was such a large piece I didn't think I could do it properly.

Last Project of 2008

I thought this project (Houses of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings) would never end. It seems like I stitched on it forever and ever and ever. Actually it took 4 months of intermittent stitching. I cringe when I think of the hours that went into this – but it is truly impressive! I used the recommended fabric & DMC cotton floss.