The second one, is one I designed myself. I sprayed and ironed before I antiqued it. Works much better that way;)
I stuck it in this frame for now to take a photo, but I need to find one that fits it better. If I had more room, a dark mat would really set it off.
I can't wait to finish them and display them on my wall. I decided to get pc stitch so I can make my own and I am working on a mermaid piece. The program does not work as well as I would like, maybe I am missing something. But, I expected a nice clear color drawing to come out as a clear pattern. It gave me way too many colors and if you reduce them, you get horrid colors, so I forced to hand color it all again and redo the pattern itself to be clearer and more prim.
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Debbie - beautiful pieces - i like them without mats - less formal that way - more prim. Maybe not for these but I have a few that I did years ago my Mom put a fabric border on for me - looks like a quilt piece - love them - and you can still hang them as if they are framed. Just and "idear"!
I like that idea, would be easier for the stairways too.
Wondering how many times people will knock down frames;)
Debbie
Debbie, you've done a FABulous job on both of these. I don't think you need mats. Mats would take away the prim feel for sure!
you did a fantastic job..love these.:)
Wonderful! I agree, no mats are necessary.
Well you just made my heart skip an extra beat...these are wonderful! I love antiquing them and these are just perfect...perfectly ME!!
They came out wonderful and I'm one of those people too, who prefer no matts for most of my pieces. I think that they look more prim that way. You did an excellent job with your staining. Instead of putting them in the dryer, have you tried drying them in the oven?
I find the dryer easier, I have a front loader, so I just place it on the rack and the high heat, guarantees a good heat set. If I used an oven, I would forget and find it burned to a crisp;)
Debbie
Debbie ~
I concur with the others ~ no mats. Years ago, I matted some of my cross stitch pieces, but not the reproduction or primitive ones. I just figure they didn't do it long ago, so why should I?
The pieces came out great. Thank you for sharing.
By the way, I have the entire stair wall hung with framed cross stitch and do not have a problem with them getting knocked down. (I bet I just jinxed myself!)
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
Beautiful, just beautiful! I love cross stitch and yours speak of a different time and a different pace of life.
You did an amazing job. Congratulations on your finishes! B=)
These are just lovely. So warm and cozy feeling.
hugs and friends,
shell
They are both beautiful, Debbie! I really love the one you designed! I'm a no mat kind of girl, myself. Mostly, I like the stitching to be the star of the show and I agree with Melissa about the primness of your pieces and the mats.
Both are just BEAUTIFUL! Wonderful works for sure!
Smiles,
Betty
Aren't these gorgeous???? What a beautiful job you did.
I have a wall of stitchery, at the landing of my stairs and I just love it, every time I climb the stairs. Good reminders at how hard work pays off. And, hopefully a nice little treasure to leave for my kids.
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