Last month was Colin's parents 50th Wedding Anniversary and as you are probably aware, I decided to stitch them something. The design I chose was Patricia Ann Designs 'Honeysuckle Courtyard'. I did change some of the colours to make it more golden.
As you can see from the photo above, it turned out beautifully with a few tweaks to it.
I then sent it off to Israel to Rachel (Passifloral) (with my heart in my mouth, it has to be said) to have it laced and a handpainted mount added. I gave Rachel a free rein with it, other than telling her it was a 50th wedding anniversary gift and what the design was called. She painted it in record time for me and had it back within 2 weeks. Rachel had asked if I wanted a sneak peek but I decided to wait until it arrived back home to see it in all its glory. Oh my word!!! It was worth the wait!!! LOOK!
So then, it was a case of finding somewhere that could make me a frame to fit and in a fairly quick time too! I found Picture Frames Express. They are utterly amazing! I ordered what I thought I wanted but did mention that I wasn't entirely sure about the measurements and if I had got it right. This lovely man (Mark), spent most of the morning emailing me - in all honesty he muct have been tearing his hair out at my dithering! He was brilliant!! Once that was all sorted and confirmed, the order was here within 2 days. The frame was absolutely perfect, good quality and just what I wanted. It was so well packaged that even Royal Mail couldn't have broken it. I honestly cannot recommend them highly enough and will definitely be using them next time I need a frame.
So once framed, it was sent off to its new home and I am happy to report was immediately (literally) put on the wall in pride of place where absolutely no-one is EVER going to be able to miss seeing it!
27 comments:
A hand painted mount is such a good idea it looks great!
Wow, this is fabulous! What a lovely gift!!
What a fabulous gift! The mount and frame really adds to the stitching :)
Oh my goodness....that's absolutely gorgeous! What a perfect gift.
Such a great gift and beautiful too!
Soooo beautiful. I know they must be thrilled. (and it didn't need the charm at all, so I don't feel bad about not finding one for you... )
Stunning stitch and a perfect finish for it.
Congrats on the absolutely stunning finish Sharon. Its beautiful.
Linda
Absolutely gorgeous and a special gift!
Oh wow, the sampler looks amazing and the mount is just perfect for it. I can see why it went straight up on the wall.
That is stunning! A gift like that really needs to be displayed and appreciated:)
Ooo so nice when the frame and mount comes together so perfect! :D It's the perfect gift!
That is a beautifu gift,how lovely to be able to see it every day
gorgeous finish, I love it
That is absolutely stunning
Wow, your in-laws are soo lucky to receive such a beautiful gift! Well done!
Wow! It's beautiful.
wow its so pretty xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
WOW! That is beautiful. The mount is perfect and you did a wonderful job picking the frame.
How gorgeous is this! The handpainted mount and frame just set off your beautiful stitching perfectly. I'm not surprised they were thrilled with it.
Wow! What a wonderful gift for the 50th anniversary. You couldn't have chosen anything better. It's perfectly stitched, has a perfect mat and frame, gorgeous!
Gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous stitching, definitely a gift to be cherished! Rachel's mount really sets off the lovely design!
Beautiful! What a treasure....
It's beautiful. I'm not surprised it has pride of place.
Wow that is a absolutely amazing
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