Finished... and Framed!

Close-up showing frame detail

Little House Neighborhood © Little House Needleworks
Stitched on 28ct. “Pearled Barley” Linen with the recommended DMC threads.
Framing by House of Stitches, LaPorte, Indiana

It’s been over five years since I’ve had anything framed. I knew as I was working on this piece that I would get it framed when I had finished stitching it, and so the framing of this piece was my birthday gift to myself. I had another frame in mind when I went to House of Stitches, but they no longer stocked the frame, so when I saw this frame, I thought it was perfect for the piece. Normally, I would get a piece matted when I get it framed, but the frame and the stitched piece itself was sufficient – I didn’t think a mat was necessary in this instance.

I must say that I’m really happy with how it turned out, and it’s now hanging on a wall in the living room in my new apartment.

Susan's progress - September 21

I finished the final house today! Now, I just have to do the landscaping, add some critters, finish the border, and add the verse. Wow, when I say it like that, I guess I still do have a way to go!

Susan's Progress - August 25

Everyone is making such great progress on their "Neighborhoods"! I was hoping to have the middle section finished over the weekend, but I ran out of time.

Here's my progress as of last night:

Susan's progress...

I'm afraid that I've been a little lax in adding a progress picture - with round robins and exchange commitments, I haven't had much chance to work on my own pieces, but I managed to find time over the weekend to work on this. I've promised myself that I'm not going to sign up for any more exchanges this year, because I want to get this one finished!

My start!

I made a start over the weekend. I didn't get a great deal done, but it's a start. I can tell that I'm going to have a lot of fun with this piece.

Susan's fabric & threads...

Here's a picture of my fabric & thread. I'm using the recommended DMC threads, but rather than the recommended fabric, I'm using 28ct. Natural Pearl linen.

I can't wait to get started on this one!