See what I did there, Dearies?
I turned lemons into lemonade...all in the space of a lovely Saturday. What would have been an unmitigated failure to me months ago turned into a HAPPY DANCE of wobbly bit proportions.
With HUGE apologies to Miss Paulette at Plum Street, I futzed with the design quite a bit, swapped out the called for floss with Colour & Cotton, and I made Hello Winter my own.
Then...because I was feeling extra extra cocky, I found a piece of foam board, cut it, and before I knew what hit me, I laced the piece properly according to the way my sister taught me a billion years ago.
I held my breath as I fished through the cube room studio, and lo and behold...a frame!
I am quite happy.
Indeed.
I'm sure Miss Paulette won't mind a bit. In fact, I bet she applauds your ingenuity!! Great finish.
ReplyDeleteWay to make lemonade out of lemons! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteI actually like your piece better than the original design, no offense to Paulette!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely batch of lemonade you made! It's perfectly framed and now uniquely yours! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Coni!
ReplyDeleteWell done! The design looks like it was always meant to be exactly that size.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Finish! You are motivating this quilter to try stiching!
ReplyDeleteIf the measure of a chef is his ability to improvise, you are a master!
ReplyDeleteCreative and Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so stinking cleaver! I am glad that you make it work and I am sure Paulette approves!
ReplyDeleteAs well you should be. It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeletePerfection!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, Coni! Well done on turning the lemons into lemonade!
ReplyDeleteWell done on making it fit and it's really lovely. And framed. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! If anyone asks, tell them you planned it that way from the start. Your secret is safe with USA,
ReplyDeleteLove it!
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ReplyDeleteDang, you're good!
That’s beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the changes you made, and it turned out beautifully! And you even finished it right away- that's impressive! It looks great on your table! Hope you're having a relaxing Sunday!
ReplyDeleteMary
ReplyDeletewow, you made lemonade out of lemons and it looks great. Very impressed.
I like yours better than the original! Well done you!
ReplyDeleteWell done - it looks great!
ReplyDeleteSusan from Canada
I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great : )
ReplyDeleteHave been seeing your amazing God given talent as an eloquent writer for years. Now seeing your amazing God given talent as a cross stitch designer! You have a true sense of color and eye for both detail and the "big picture". The shape, position and color shading on the flowers complement the cardinal perfectly! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome recovery! I'd probably have tossed the whole lot in a bag in the bottom back of the closet. And to have a right sized frame on hand - wow and WooHoo!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteA tour de force? Not only a great save, but a fabulous finish
ReplyDeleteto remind you of your gift of tenacity. You amaze...
I actually like you design better :-)
ReplyDeleteLove, love the way you finished this one! Great work, Coni!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous!!!!! You did a fantastic and creative job turning a “problem” into a wonderful work of art!!!
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