Aug 17, 2015

Thinking Positive

I finished stitching this piece back in January of 2014.

Since I decided to stay inside last weekend, it gave me time to not only frame Three Little Words, but Thinking Positive also.  I found a great looking frame at a thrift store a while ago.


The silver gray mottled frame really brings out the sparklies of the opalescent fabric. The photos don't show them, but trust me... it looks good! :)



Other photos of Thinking Positive can be seen HERE and HERE.

32 comments:

Justine said...

Beautiful frames - what a great job!

Annie said...

Definitely the perfect frame for that piece. Beautiful choice of fabric and floss too. I was just looking at the chart recently to see if I wanted to stitch it up. I love it, but I'm not sure I have a place to display it. I would probably go for a bell pull/banner finish.

connie said...

I like this..

Robin in Virginia said...

Way to go on the framing of this piece. I really like the frame you used for it. Have a wonderful week!

Robin in Virginia

Vickie said...

Woo hoo! I love finding the perfect frame while thrifting. Great job!

Deb said...

Love that frame! Spectacular!

Brigitte said...

You are right, this frame is just perfect for the stitched piece.

Anonymous said...

Your finished finishes look great, Meari. I love that you were able to reuse the frame your dad made you. The homestead looks good.

Karin

StitchinByTheLake said...

The frame is perfect! blessings, marlene

Anonymous said...

Woohoo! TWO finished finishes! The frames are perfect. Of course, your using your Dad's frame brought tears to my eyes. It's a treasure.

Marina

Anonymous said...

Well done Meari another lovely finish.

Denise
From UK

gominam said...

Great job on the stitching and framing. It is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Meari! The silver gray frame is a perfect match for that piece. I might not have mentioned it before, but I'm so glad you found a use for the other "frame with a history." Too often those items that seem to hold only sentimental value get toss by the wayside. It's nice to see an occasional piece being given a new life.

Joy K. in TX

Anonymous said...

Another great find for the perfect frame. Looks great, Meari

Lynne

Anonymous said...

Beautiful framing, congrats on the finishes Meari

Bea

Anonymous said...

I love those frames.

Cheryl Kinkaid

Pam in IL said...

I never think to look at those framed pieces at the thrift store with ideas of what other item I can put in a frame. Your finish finish looks great!

htimcj said...

Those look beautiful! I love the silver frame.
Heidi-ILCS

Debbie said...

Very nice framing, well done.

Anonymous said...

Cool great job.

Sylvia

Anonymous said...

Wait, it's been 8 years since you bought that house?? Really?? Seems like just a couple of years ago! Anyway, it looks great! And your framing looks great too!


Happy Trails,
Pam K. in TN :o)

Anonymous said...

They look awesome. Great finishes! Frames perfect

Patti

Faith... said...

They both look great! Congrats on the finishing of the finishes!

Faith... said...

They both look great! Congrats on the finishing of the finishes!

Faith... said...

They both look great! Congrats on the finishing of the finishes!

rosey175 said...

Oooh good job re-purposing a thrifty find, it's amazing how well the stitched piece fits in it! Do you carry a list of finished pieces/sizes with you so you can pick out frames in the thrift stores? :)

Dani - tkdchick said...

Fantastic framing!!!

Carol said...

You always find such great things in your local thrift shops, Meari, and this frame is perfect for this piece. Great eye you have!!

Anonymous said...

Meari,

I just had time to catch up on your few latest posts. Your house looks so much better without the overhang. I hope that the hostas and sedum will recover soon.

Thinking Positive looks awesome all framed.

Tara Kimberley Torme

Linda K's Stitching Corner said...

This is just beautiful Meari....I love the Frame....and of course your stitching is just beautiful too.

Happy Stitching
Linda K, Railroad

Akila said...

Love the antique touch in the frame. Perfectly compliments the fabric

Sandra said...

Love the finishes,the silver frame is perfect for the second one. Love what it says too. Congrats!