Monday, May 10, 2010

Painted Stitcheries Finished

I finished two of my stitcheries today.
I tend to make things without thinking and then I have mistakes, lol.
The first one, was with the border. The green was supposed to be on the sides and I did it backwards.
This one I sprayed the design first, so I didn't antique the border.

And where do I get my ideas for the add ons? Those come after I finish the piece and realize my fabric is puffy, so I added words and a heart to tack it down better;)



The second one I used pink in the design, so decided to go with a primitive pink for the border.
This one had no saying, but I like the friends saying, so added that on, along with some inspirational words.
I realize, I should border them first, then decide on the saying and change the size and layout, to fit in the frame better.
I antiqued this piece to grunge it up a bit.

10 comments:

paulette said...

Gorgeous!! My question is how do you 'grunge them up? Do you spray them with tea? Or is there a special solution?

Very nice!
Paulette

moosecraft said...

I think they are both beautiful, Debbie! The green one catches my eye first, 'cuz it's me favorite color, though! ;-)

primitivebettys said...

Darling! You do keep so creatively-busy. It is always such a treat to see your goodies!

Cat Haven Craft House said...

How well these have turned out! They are just purrrfect!

The Joy of Needlework said...

Wow so awesome and love the painted designs. They are both hot creations. Love your work. LenZie

Karmen said...

Delightful! Karmen

Rugs and Pugs said...

Debbie ~
Your painting is just too cool! Very sweet pieces. You are just so darned creative!
Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

Miss Debbie...Do you ever sleep? No idle hands at your place. Your painted lil' stitcheries look great.

Kim D. said...

Love your lil painted stitches quilts, they are adorable Debbie. I have the same question as Paulette. Do you soak your quilts in a tea bath or do you spray them with tea and wait? I would love to know your process, coming from a pro that is. :^)

Fannie said...

Love, love, love these quilts! Bravo, Debbie.