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Saturday, 29 November 2008

Anyone for Strawberries?

A big thank you to Jayne who sent me some beads so I could finish my strawberries. I am so grateful to her generosity. Check out her blog, she has some lovely cross stitch projects on the go at the moment. (http://ginniescrossstitch.blogspot.com/)
It only took about a minute to attach the last of the beads and then I could make up the frame. I used double sided tape to attach the aida to the front frame and then added some wadding.
The backing was then secured, again using double sided tape.
I then attached the stand, so I have a freestanding picture.
The whole point of doing these little kits was to build up a stash of completed cards and pictures I could use to send to people. D's first reaction to seeing this was to say "you're not giving this one away!" Maybe with the redecoration, I can keep him happy and find a little space for this one live.
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17 comments:

  1. Nancy G29 November 2008 at 14:38

    Oh! How wonderful that you received the beads! The picture is so pretty! Love the free standing stand. Will you be doing more?

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  2. Olga29 November 2008 at 14:59

    very beautiful! i have stitched this one and i know how beautiful it is in real life :o)
    luv from olga. (uk)

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  3. Miriam29 November 2008 at 16:06

    It is a very nice combination!

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  4. Karen29 November 2008 at 16:42

    I definitely think you should keep some of your work, reward for your efforts!

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  5. Ginnie29 November 2008 at 17:30

    I'm glad you could make use of the beads. The end result is fabulous, and thank you for praising my blog. It looks so pretty in it's stand you just have to keep it!!

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  6. miss29 November 2008 at 20:19

    That looks gorgeous. Well worth the work involved. It will make a great gift for someone.
    hugs
    Theresa

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  7. stitchersanon29 November 2008 at 20:51

    How nice!! It looks lovely, glad you managed to get the beads, they really are effective...
    lol

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  8. Linda30 November 2008 at 02:19

    Very cute. The beads really add to it...This is lovely.

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  9. Elena30 November 2008 at 03:45

    So beautiful!!! How wonderful that you received the beads! I would keep this too!

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  10. Elena30 November 2008 at 03:47

    So beautiful!!! How wonderful that you received the beads! I would keep this strawberries too!

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  11. loulee30 November 2008 at 07:38

    What a sweet little project. I wouldn't give it away either.

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  12. Karoline30 November 2008 at 11:11

    It's lovely, congratulations

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  13. Anonymous30 November 2008 at 11:38

    The beads just set the strawberries of a treat, Wonderful stitching

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  14. hokgardner2 December 2008 at 22:00

    What a pretty card!

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  15. Anonymous4 December 2008 at 12:33

    Very Lovely,

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  16. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS9 December 2008 at 17:33

    Hello Jane, Those beads look sooo wonderful on the Cross Stitch piece. Can you come to Michigan to teach me how to cross stitch and knit tooooooooo. VBG Hugs Judy

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  17. Karan9 January 2009 at 17:53

    Lovely finish & definitely a keeper. :0)

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