January 14, 2009
Lo How A Rose ~ by Brightneedle Designs ~ January 21, 2009Stitched on: 28 ct. Silkweaver Solo Cashel Linen using DMC threads
It's so pretty in real life....I did go and order a frame for it today - this measures 12 x 12 and there are no "premade" square frames in the size I needed (14.5 x 14.5) so I had to purchase a custom made frame - which should be in soon *hopefully*. I got a lovely dark rosewood frame with etched flowers in it....I hope that I can finish this up next Wednesday so I can add another start! :o) You will notice that I added my initials and the year in the center of that octagonal flower thingy....I thought it was bare and that would be the perfect place for my "signature" - LOVE it!
Tomorrow is HAED day....I missed stitching on it last Friday because I had to work and long story short....it's was a mess there and by the time I got home...too tired. So.....there ends my story!
Not very chatty today, so I'll leave you until next time I update...whenever that shall be :o)
Until next time, count your blessings and your stitches!
Vonna,
ReplyDeleteYour stitching is just lovely and you've made great progress! I think your initials and year in that thingy is perfect!
Michelle
I love how "Lo" is coming- you stitch so fast!
ReplyDeleteThe square frames- do you have an IKEA near you? They have a line of frames that are square, "Ribba". They are contemporary in styling, but they come in black, dark and pale wood, silver and they used to have white & red. They have
19-3/4" x 19-3/4" and 9"x9". You might be able to order online.
"Lo" is coming along beautifully! You are really getting alot done and I am still on my first start of the year! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYou are making awesome progress, I really like this one :)The frame sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is looking so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress. And that is going to be beautiful framed.
ReplyDeleteI love this one - it's turning out so pretty!
ReplyDeleteExcellent progress. This is a beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteVonna, it's beautiful! I know it will be so pretty in the frame you picked out!
ReplyDeleteYou stitch so fast. I can't imagine how much I'd have done if I could sit and stitch that quickly! Tha frame you are having made sounds really pretty and should look wonderful with Lo!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I bought the book with this pattern in it last year just for this design. I have yet to do it but some day. It was the first Christmas song I learned to play on the piano so it is a favorite.
ReplyDeleteTanya
Great idea for the year and initials. You'll probably have it done before the frame arrives :)
ReplyDeleteWowie that is wonderful and you came up with a great idea on the initials and all.
ReplyDeleteOh,look at that! Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful~~~
ReplyDeleteI know it will look great in the frame you got for it!!!
Lo is looking gorgeous, great progress
ReplyDeleteThat's coming on so well - I can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so lovely. I am sure that you will have it finished next week. The frame sounds lovely BTW. Look forward to seeing it all done.
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous! I love the fabric you're using, it works really well.
ReplyDeleteMy book arrived yesterday, so I was drooling over the pattern - it's a good job I don't have any suitable fabric ATM, as I could well have caved and started this one ;) Love the initials idea, it's perfect!
It's looking gorgeous Vonna! You'll finish it for sure next week!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd in a frame, beatifully choosen, for sure it will be lovely!
Hugs
This is lovely! I am going to my LNS (Stitch & Frame in Fort Wayne) today, and will see if they have the graph. Now for the framing...you do your own? Do you have a tutorial or hints you could share? I have framed smaller things, but not something this size. I have at least a dozen samplers, etc that are rolled up in storage simply because I cannot afford professional framing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Vonna, the best thing is about rotations, is that it is your rotation and you can always change it a little, LOL. Stitch what you want, and have fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYour "Lo, How a Rose" looks wonderful, and you're finishing it up so quickly! I had planned to put my initials in the same place (it's the perfect spot), but I never followed through. OOPS! Yours look perfect there, and I love your number arrangement on the year.
ReplyDeleteYou've made great progress. Can't wait to see the frame - it sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh Vonna, I'm loving this project! It's one of my very favorites to follow.
ReplyDeleteYou might not have finished, but you made such wonderful progress! It's a beautiful sampler!
ReplyDeleteOh, Vonna, it's so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it Vonna! You are leaving me in the dust. I hope to pick it up again next week, after I've finished a birthday present and an exchange item!
ReplyDeleteI think you’ve made great progress, Vonna – I can see a finish in the very near future!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Beautiful progress on Lo!! Such a pretty piece!
ReplyDeleteLo is looking amazing. You really got a lot done this week. Good luck finishing...I can't wait to see the frame you picked.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a ton of progress. You'll finish it soon. The frame you ordered sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteVonna I look forward to your finish and the frame you've ordered sounds just lovel!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Miss Vonna!! I can't wait to see it framed, and I love your "special touch" that you added!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Carolyn :)
It looks wonderful, Vonna! You should be done in no time. I love the addition of your initials, and the frame you chose sounds perfect. Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! The frame you ordered sounds perfect :)
ReplyDeleteRosewood sounds like the perfect colour for your Lo.
ReplyDeleteThat is looking great.
Have a good weekend!
Wow, you did a lot of stitching, it looks so great!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful Vonna! I didn't manage to stitch at all this week~~hopefully nothing interferes next week!!!
ReplyDeleteyou got a lot accomplished on this piece and it looks great!!
ReplyDeleteWow, the "Lo How A Rose" is a real beauty. I'll have to get that chart. Thanks for the hints on coffee/tea dying. Mine has always come out too light and now I know why. Thanks also for the link and tip about MCG Textiles. I have always like dying their even weaves. They are nice and "smooth" even after taking a swim in the RIT dye bath.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific!! Now I want to stitch it to! Your signature works perfect in the octagonal flower thingy. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou're positively steaming along with this one. Wonderful progress.
ReplyDeleteGood progess.
ReplyDeleteDebra in Indiana
This project is coming along beautifully. By the way I have given you an award. Stop by my blog and check it out.
ReplyDeleteWow you got a lot done, it looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSue
So pretty and so impressive!!! My book came in and is at my dad's. I'm expecting something else, too, so I'll go over and pick it up when the other package arrives over there. Beeeeeaaaaauuuuuutiful!
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