It's been two years since I started this one. Who would have thought it would only take me less than a week to finish the rest of it off! I shouldn't have put it aside for so long. The colour of the wording put me off because it looked different to the original chart, but I needn't have worried. I'm really happy with the way it's turned out, and it looks terrific with the mat!
DESIGNER ~ Shepherd's Bush
PATTERN ~ Autumn Blessings
FABRIC ~ 32ct Natural Linen 10" x 15"
THREADS ~ Au Ver a Soie, Mori Silk, and Overdyed Silks
BUTTONS ~ Just Another Button Company
STARTED ~ 18 March 2007
RESTARTED ~ 22 March 2009
FINISHED ~ 26 March 2009
I picked it up yesterday afternoon and started on the last line of wording. Then I did a little more and decided to continue on with it during the evening. As time went on, I could see myself actually finishing it off that night! By the time I put the buttons on it was around 11pm.
I was so grateful for your input on the line below 'Autumn's Blessings'. I did decide to leave it. It was nice to get people's ideas about it though. Thanks!
I have the mats ready for it to be framed. I'm in the process of trying to find a decent framer. My regular one has closed down, and a lot of them don't have much variety or style with their frames. I'm sure I'll find a good one soon.
Congratulations Jane on a beautiful finish on Autumn Blessings. The photos are lovely too! You've done a lot during your leave! Good luck with the framer.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!!!!!! I love the matting!!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finish~~
ReplyDeleteJane, you're right...it does look fabulous with the mats! You must have a huge framing pile now. Great work!
ReplyDeleteSo nicely stitched and framed!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!!!!!! Congratulations on a great finish, Jane! And your photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful work and photos, Jane!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Congrat!
ReplyDeleteAll has turned out perfectly! I have decided to replace fabric on Sand or light sand, but now I think to leave everything as is in a set. Fabulous work! Congratulations!
ReplyDelete... forgive me my errors, I do not know English :o(...
It looks stunning with the mats. Your scissor keep is very cute!
ReplyDeleteWow that's beautiful - the colours are gorgeous and the mats set it off perfectly! Beautiful photographs too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous finish! Congratulations Jane!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Jane. Congratulations on your finish. I love your photography & "staging", too.
ReplyDeleteThe feathered fob is cute!
That turned out just great! Now aren't you glad you finished? :)
ReplyDeleteWow Jane, you flew through this beauty and it is gorgeous. Your pictures are amazing, too. Congratulations, I'm happy dancing with you!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Jane! Congratulations on a fabulous finish! Good luck on finding a framer! I always love stopping by and peeking at all your exquisite pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your wonderful finish. It's such a beautiful design. You will certainly find the perfect frame for it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Congratulations on your wonderful finish. I love the mats and frame too! And your pictures, as always, are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour finish is beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteVery impressive. Both your stitching and the pictures are works of art.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jane, it's gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish! It turned out gorgeous! Congrats! What's up next???
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish Jane!! I love the mat! It's going to be so pretty once framed! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome Jane!
ReplyDeleteYour work and pictures are always look amazing.
Thank you for your creative mind.
By the way where could one get the mats you've used?
Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments! They make me so happy!!!
ReplyDeleteKofevarka, the mats I got from The Silver Needle in the USA via mail order. I have a link to their site in my sidebar under the heading 'Needlework Shops'. They are available from a few different shops in the US also. You just need to request which one you're after and they can get it in if it's not in stock. They're made by Jill Rensel for Shepherd's Bush designs. Thanks for your question! :)
So wonderful Jane:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jane for your kind answer.
ReplyDeleteYou are my first inspiration!
Gorgeous, Jane! I hope you have good luck finding a framer - they're worth their weight in gold. I feel very lucky to have one that has a good selection of mouldings. Beautiful pictures too, as always!
ReplyDeleteWow... wow...
ReplyDeleteAmazing and breathtaking work! So beautiful... I just can't find words...
Another beautiful finish, I love your photos too, they are lovely and really show your work beautifully
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