I have finally gotten my act together recently. I visited a local framer and had Baker Beach framed. This first picture gives a better idea of the color of the frame.
I thought you might want to see the finished product without the camera flash....although that gives the impression of a setting sun.
I spent parts of Thursday and Friday making "Over the River and Through the Woods" into a pillow. This has been hanging around since 2014 and was on my list of items to finish this summer. Thursday was spent auditioning fabrics, sewing, ripping and resewing. I wasn't happy with it, so I let it be. Friday I got on my computer to get some ideas and I came up with a finish that I am very pleased with.
I didn't feel like finding the pillow to give you the full effect, but you get the idea. I may look around for some pine tree and/or snowflake buttons to put in the cornerstones, but I am considering it done right now. Those are extras that aren't really necessary.
I also finished crocheting the toilet tissue cover for Mom.
It still needs some ribbon embellishment to be truly complete, but that will be done soon enough.
I added all of the white trim to Santa's suit.
I will get back to this later today. This is not a finish, but it is what I am now working on.
I am joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching today. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. I will be adding to Santa.
Thanks for stopping by!
Baker Beach looks amazing! Does this mean it will soon be on the wall at your son’s place? It’s very gratifying to finish things off, isn’t it? —especially when they have been sitting around for a while! Santa is looking more and more like himself each week.
ReplyDeleteI hope to deliver Baker Beach to my son in the next couple of weeks. He reminded me a few weeks ago that there was a blank wall in his apartment. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteThe Baker Beach is a joy to see finally framed, it must be a very proud moment for you. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way that Baker Beach turned out. Thanks for visiting.
Deletelove the stitching framed it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBaker Beach is amazing! Thanks for sharing the finish, I've been interested in the progress for some time as you've shared on SSS.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to see the finished Baker Beach all framed and ready to be enjoyed! We have watched over your shoulder as you stitched this beautiful scene for a long time. Congratulations on finishing this stitched masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteWow! So much to share this week! I love your framed cross stitch... I love that pattern a lot and wish I could still stitch that little but my eyes and hands just won't!lol I love your variety you worked on for sure... did you do an envelope back or a zipper on your sweet pillow cover?? I love it as is:D I hope your mom enjoys the toilet paper coverlet too and I am glad you are making steady progress on the felt project :D Kathi
ReplyDeleteOh, Wow! Baker beach is amazing. I have loved watching this one get created and your son will love having that on his wall.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I am so glad that you enjoyed watching it grow over three years.
DeleteBaker Beach is beautiful, the frame suit is well. Love the little pillow and the Santa piece is progressing nicely.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I am quite pleased with my frame choice.
DeleteBaker Beach turned out fantastic! The choice of frame is a very good one, too! I bet it feels great to have this one completed!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, I was determined to have some finishes during my summer vacation.
DeleteI've never seen anything so amazing with such intricate stitching as your Baker Beach; it looks like a painting. How lovely it is with all those thousands of little stitches. I just received a little cross stitch kit. I don't know if I have the skills needed to do it. Your beautiful stitching has encouraged me. Enjoy your Sunday, Pat
ReplyDeleteCross-stitch really isn't that intricate. You are just making a whole lot of x's. The hardest part is keeping track of the colors on the chart and counting. I am sure you will be able to beautifully finish your kit.
DeleteAFter all the time you put into that cross stitch picture, it is good to see it framed and finished. I remember all the progress photos. Hooray for you!
ReplyDeleteBaker beach looks amazing. The frame is perfect. Your son must be delighted with it. Nearly two finishes (adding ribbon is easy isn't it) and Santa is beginning to look jolly!
ReplyDeleteJust showed DH baker beach, he was blown away by it!
ReplyDeleteBaker Beach is positively gorgeous, Cathie. Great work! Santa is getting plump! Cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Santa got a hand today. Next up is his face.
DeleteBaker Beach looks amazing! Congratulations on such a gorgeous finish! Your pillow turned out fantastic. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteFunny you should share this post as I was just thinking of Baker Beach this last week! It looks lovely! You have gotten so much done this week! Your projects are lovely!
ReplyDeletebeautiful framing and what a work of art and love. it's perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWOW and then some. The golden gate bridge is awesome. What a great job you did. The snow scene is very pretty.
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Thank you so very much.
DeleteBaker Beach was a true labor of love and it's wonderful to see it framed and ready to hang! Congratulations!!
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