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I’ve Been Framed!

June 7, 2013 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

Well, it’s about time life returns to “normal”…or at least what passes for it!

I don’t do a whole lot of framing any more, but every once in awhile, I get on a framing frenzy. (Or at least, my customers do!)

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This is a cool project I’m finishing for a stitcher. This is a monthly series from Waxing Moon. She bought one frame and I’m stretching each month as she stitches them. Umm…we’re a little out of calendar order here…

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Same stitcher…these are all laced and ready for backing paper. I call this the “ugly side of finishing”!

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Here are the pretty sides: 1 Lizzie Kate and 2 CherryWood Designs. The aida on the “aida” looks wavy but it’s the hand-dye effect.

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3 Lizzie Kates-I think she likes L*K, don’t you?

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Last 2 up, a La D Da and I’m not sure who did America…anyone know? It’s very pretty. I live vicariously through other people’s stitching. Between finishing and my own designs, there doesn’t seem like time for personal stitching…but trust me, I sneak it in!

Lots of pics today. I’m trying to “post” from my iPad to see if it is quicker. So far it’s a huge thumbs up.
Thank you to everyone who sent us well wishes on our son’s graduation. It was a busy month of May. We head to college orientation this weekend. No longer a Senior, now a lowly Freshman again!

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This was my fav pic after ceremonies. I wonder who he is talking to? Probably trying to figure out what parties to hit 1st.

Have a wonderful weekend and Stitch On!

Cathy
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  1. Cathy Habermann says

    June 9, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Hmmm…for some reason, no comments are showing up!? I am responding to everyone's questions via email. Thanks!
    Cathy

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  2. Cathy says

    June 11, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Thank you for the info about the point driver, Cathy. I think I do enough of my own framing to get one of those on my next visit to Hobby Lobby!
    Cathy
    CraftyCat

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  3. Robin says

    June 27, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    The Pledge of Allegiance (what you called America) is from Designs by Lisa.

    Best wishes to your son as he begins his college journey!

    Robin in Virginia

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