This evening I got A House Is . . framed and it’s my first fully finished project. I don’t have the little gizmo (sawtooth hangers) to hang on the back so I can hang it on the wall. I’ve ordered them from Amazon and they should be here Thursday.
When I first started cross stitching, not even a year ago, I read about all kinds of things and read that a lot of the antique samplers had hardly any “margins”, with the frame almost right against the edge of the stitching. I thought that’s what I would like so a few of the first pieces I have will have less “margins” but I’ve decided I like a bit more so the frames I ordered today will all have at least 3/4″ on all sides. I’m not disappointed with the tiny margin but I do like a bit more.
I think my first frame job was successful. That lacying is a real chore! It kinda reminded me of trying to wind a skein of yarn into a ball when I didn’t know about ball winders and yarn swifts!
We’re at the point now where if you see something not stitched or stitched incorrectly on this one . . I don’t want to know. 
Linda B says
Absolutely lovely! Very nice stitching and framing.
Judy Laquidara says
Thank you! I was a bit nervous about the framing but I think the next piece will go much faster.
Teri says
Love it! Beautful!
Vivian Oaks says
Looks great!! You can’t tell by looking that it wasn’t done by a professional framer.
Lisa says
Beautiful stitching and framing!! What a nice finish. Great job!!
barbara Miller. says
Beautifully framed!
Donnalyn says
Simply beautiful! Stitching and framing, both look perfect.
justquiltin says
Perfection! Great job (None of the things I have framed so far have the “little gismo” hangers on the back.
I finally ordered a bunch last week so one of these days I can actually get them on my frames and on the wall rather than lined up along the bottom of a wall to admire. LOL
Laura says
It’s beautiful!
Donna says
Oh Judy it looks so good. I love that frame with it. The wood color enhances it so much. Great Job. . You should be proud!!!!!
Mary E Combs says
Oh that is so beautiful. The frame really goes well with the colors
Christina Coats says
Less than a year cross stitching? You would never know looking at this piece. Beautifully stitched and frame , GORGEOUS. Well Done Judy.xx
Judy Laquidara says
Thanks! That’s great to hear!
patty altier says
Your framing looks wonderful! Where did you order your from from? The frame you picked for this piece is beautiful!
patty says
I read an older post and found the answer of where you bought your frames.
Joyce says
Wow! That is gorgeous. You did a great job!
Elle says
FANTASTIC!!!! Great stitching and great frame work
Betty C Edwards says
This is really beautiful! It came out great!
Dottie Newkirk says
Great stitching, great frame and great framing!!!
Cindy F says
Your piece is beautiful! Beautiful stitching and perfect frame!! I may have to go order that pattern….lol
Marie S Gilkey says
This is very pretty. And you put alot of work into it too. I don’t do this yet. Have too much to do right now.
Congrats on a finished picture. Sure is heart warming.
Judy Laquidara says
Thank you!