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.

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10 comments:

  1. pauletteMay 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    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

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  2. moosecraftMay 11, 2010 at 9:34 AM

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

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  3. primitivebettysMay 11, 2010 at 9:42 AM

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

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  4. Cat Haven Craft HouseMay 11, 2010 at 11:10 AM

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

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  5. The Joy of Needlework May 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM

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

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  6. KarmenMay 11, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Delightful! Karmen

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  7. Rugs and PugsMay 11, 2010 at 9:15 PM

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

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  8. Primitives By The Light of The MoonMay 12, 2010 at 12:24 AM

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

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  9. Kim D.May 12, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    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. :^)

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  10. FannieMay 13, 2010 at 11:35 PM

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

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