Sunday, January 20, 2013

Sunday Update January 20, 2013

It's been a busy week at work, but I managed to get a bit of stitching done on HAED's Angel with Iris this week.  What I'm excited about is finally getting started on Wisteria by The Silver Lining.  The chart was gifted to me at the end of November by Mary in the OneOverOners Yahoo Group.  I had intended to start it in December, but I ended up concentrating and finishing Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D.

I'm stitching Wisteria on 28 count black Jobelan, stitched one over one full cross.  I do like stitching on black, and I can tell I'm really going to enjoy stitching this design.   Here's a picture of the two leaves I've stitched this weekend, which happened to be International Hermit and Stitch Weekend:

Wisteria by The Silver Lining

My other major news is that my sampler, Belles-Lettres D by Gigi R, is now at Jill Rensel's studio, and we've agreed on how it's to be framed.  She'd suggested stacked frames with a fillet, and I loved the effect using a dark carved outer frame, a green gold inner frame, and a dark fillet.  She's going to try to get it back to me in time for our next anniversary on February 12th.  Here's a picture of the looke we chose:

Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D with framing sample from Jill Rensel
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14 comments:

  1. JoJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Wisteria is so beautiful and the frame you've chosen for Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D suits the piece so much.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Wisteria is so beautiful - it looks awesome on black

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  3. LindaJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Great progress on your new start. Love the greens. The frame you choice is beautiful.

    Linda

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  4. ♥ NiaJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Nice start :)

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  5. Emma/ItzyJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Great choice for the frame, that is going to look lovely! Great stitching too :)

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  6. MarcyJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Gorgeous frame! Wisteria is going to be a beauty.

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  7. Faith...January 21, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Love the frame choices for Gigi R's Belles-Lettres D; I think it will look stunning! Wisteria also looks great.

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  8. Zurainny IsmailJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Hi, I came across your blog from Random Ramblings IHSW list which I am eager to participate next month. I have yet to stitch on any dark fabric, but I would love to try it someday. Isn't it difficult?

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  9. SoCal DebbieJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    The Wisteria leaves look so lovely on black! Your frame choice will truly make your piece a masterpiece and heirloom!

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  10. AnneJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    New follower through IHSW. Your Wisteria on black is very pretty. Brave you, my eyes cannot do it, even with a back light. Hope to see your updates! :) ps love the framing sample.

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  11. BeaJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Wisteria is going to be so pretty. Dark fabric always seems to make patterns so lush. Love your framing choices.

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  12. AlannaJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    The green looks so beautiful on black! It will be so beautiful when it is done. Very lovely frames too, goes perfect with your stitching!

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  13. KateJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful stitching on the black! I also love your framing choice, so elegant!

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  14. Stitching in the countryJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Wisteria is going to be gorgeous Theresa and your Gigi project will look fantastic.

    Kay

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