I have a large trunk in my guest room that contains a lot of my mother’s photos and a few other items. When I was looking for pictures for the post I did on June 1, I opened one of the albums from the trunk and found a cross-stitch she created. I think I remember seeing it before–it’s her birth date–but what I hadn’t realized was that another piece was stuck to the back–my father’s birth date cross-stitched. I think she never tried to mat and frame these because they’re an irregular size, one is slightly larger than the other, and they’re not placed on the aida cloth in a way that’s optimal for framing.
I studied them for a while, knowing that I could have them professionally matted and framed. But I wanted something softer and a little less “perfect” than a mat would be. I finally settled on ribbon. They turned out exactly the way I wanted them to. Wish she could see them!
That is incredible! Good on you!
Thank you. Ha-thought about you when I was studying them and remembered scolding Gary (hi, Gary, if you’re reading this–thank you for not taking offense about that).
Not at all. You’re “scolding” (which I didn’t take as scolding, merely a suggestion for improvement) resulted in exactly what I was hoping for when I framed the cross stitch Marika sent me.
I’m glad you’re happy with it! (And not unhappy with me.)
very cool!
Thank you!
WOW, Becky! They turned out beautifully!!
Thanks, Gary.
You inspire me! I have so many “round-to-its” from my mother’s crafts I don’t know where to begin. With some, I don’t know HOW to begin because they need skills lost with the crafter. I think I shall start choosing, one at a time.
I totally like your decision for your framing. Nicely done!
I understand the “don’t know where to begin” part. I could write you a book about that. You know, if I would actually dedicate some of my time to book writing! 😉
Thanks for the kind words.
Wow, your mom & I not only have the same birthday, but also middle name 🙂
I love how they turned out! What a brilliant & lovely solution
She loved the name Jean and lamented that hardly anyone uses it anymore.
Thanks for the praise!
They look fantastic! 🙂
Thank you very much!