I tend to put off framing and finishing, I would much rather stitch. If framing weren't so expensive, I would have it done, but I have learned to frame things myself to save a few dollars.
Patsy had ask that I show her how it's done in exchange for some finishing work, so a week ago last Sunday she and my sister came over and we framed!
I hadn't done any framing in awhile, so the first piece took me quite some time to complete, but as the afternoon wore on, it because easier and faster. I framed all seven of these pieces and Trudi framed 3 pieces. Patsy took notes and decided that it didn't look so hard after all.
Patsy had ask that I show her how it's done in exchange for some finishing work, so a week ago last Sunday she and my sister came over and we framed!
I hadn't done any framing in awhile, so the first piece took me quite some time to complete, but as the afternoon wore on, it because easier and faster. I framed all seven of these pieces and Trudi framed 3 pieces. Patsy took notes and decided that it didn't look so hard after all.
wow they all look fantastic and lovely frames too.
ReplyDeleteThey all look terrific Eva ...you are a clever clogs ...Love Coral
ReplyDeleteLooks great Eva! I'm with you, framing is so outrageous! We all know to go to second hand, thrift stores, yard sales whatever to get frames. I also go to the 10 dollar stores and buy tacky art pictures and tear them apart lol, just to get at the frames ($10 is better than $60-$100!!)
ReplyDeleteyour work looks grand ... I have come to the conclusion that I am going to have to learn to frame my own work as well ... going to a professional only for those very special pieces.
ReplyDeleteThose look wonderful, Eva! Great way to save money for MORE STASH!!!
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ReplyDeleteYour teacups look adorable!
Excellent stash haul and hope I get to go to Welcome Stitchery with you again soon!
Beautiful framing jobs!
This should make up for being offline for a few days here--hehehe
Where do you put all of these frames? i picture a spare bedroom that has full walls like a TGI Fridays. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL at Karen...once Tony vacates the premises, that is exactly what will be happening!
ReplyDeleteI SO agree!! I would much rather stitch, although it does make me quite happy to see something framed/finished! Framing is SO expensive!! I wish I could do my own too. I just don't know where to begin, or have the tools I need.
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI have tried framing, and will definitely do as many as I can myself...unless I have a "masterpiece" to be framed. It is amazing how many cool frames you can find for a very reasonable price.
Oh wow!! Beautiful framing!
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