One of the flosstubers I watch is Kim, The Contented Stitcher. I like her videos a lot. Almost everything she stitches, I want to stitch also. It’s very rare that I see her working on something I don’t love. She also has a ton of thrift store frames that she’s bought and she will cut them down to make them the size she needs them to be. When we go looking for frames, I often see ones I like but I’m not going to stick a piece in a frame and have 3/4″ on the stop and bottom and 2″ on each side so it’s hard for me to buy frames that are weird sizes.
Kim has shown several frames she cut down and soon she’s going to do a video on how she does it. I was telling Vince about it and he said “I can probably do that and while I appreciate his help, I would like to do it myself.
As far as thrift shop frames, I can order small frames for not a lot of $$. Larger frames can get expensive, but as long as it takes me to do the stitching, the cost isn’t a real issue. If I were needing 10 or 12 large frames per year, that might be an issue. I don’t have my things framed; I order the frames and do it myself.
But, I wanted to try cutting some of them down to fit. Vince has a miter saw but his is a big, heavy duty saw. Kim posted a picture of this one that she uses. Vince checked a few places and found the best price at Amazon so I’m guessing that’s part of my Christmas.
He also ordered some “90” blades for cutting plastic frames. Vince said even if I don’t like doing this, he’d rather cut the frames with this smaller saw than with his big one. We’ll see.
Now I need to go shopping and see what I can find as far as frames but that’s not happening any time soon.
Liz says
Since you are talking about Christmas gifts, how are you liking your combo air fryer, oven gizmo?
I found a stadium seat with a back that has a heater function. I ordered it to test it out and I might send it to my sister since she has grandkids who are into sports. Now that it arrived, I need to try it out. Who knows, I might keep it and just order one to be shipped to her.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
We love it. We got rid of the toaster so without the other air fryer and the toaster, it definitely takes up less room, especially when it’s “flipped” to the storage position, which rarely happens because we use it several times a day.
Nelle Coursey says
Don’t forget that Aaron Brothers has frames on sale between Christmas and New Year and the month of July. You can buy one frame and get the other for a penny! Those are really good frames. Even better than Hobby Lobby or some of the other stores. They even have odd sizes. They also have all sorts of craft supplies. See if there is one near you or if they have anything online.
We have bought a lot of these frames and when you get a 16×20 for @30 and you get one for a penny. That is a good deal.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Is Aaron Brothers part of Michael’s? I’ve never heard of them but when I google it for Joplin, it says it’s part of Michael’s.
Thanks!
liz says
I looked at Michael’s website and noted that they have a senior discount program – an additional 10%.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Didn’t know that. Thanks!
Cindy F says
I just decided I need to finish my own frames so I ordered the point driver and will be waiting for the video by the Contented Stitcher. My husband has a pretty good compound miter saw so I will probably use his. Are you getting the 10″ or 12″ model? The link you posted just goes to her youtube channel so I can’t see which model. I thought about getting my own but then I’d have to find a place to put it and I’m not sure I have space for one in my two sewing rooms…lol. Now I need to start looking at frames and framed pictures at thrift stores and estate sales!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
Sorry. I fixed the link but here it is: https://amzn.to/3BWEkut
10″
Cindy F says
Thanks!! If I decide my husband’s saw doesn’t work for me I may pick this one up but first I need to go find some frames…lol
Sara Fridley says
I’m convinced that this proves your husband really doesn’t mind the money you spend of floss, and linen, and yarn, and other craft supplies. He has become an enabler when he buys a new saw just to make your framing easier. I love it!!!
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I’ve always said he doesn’t mind what I spend but he loves giving me a hard time. In Texas, our mail carrier was a good sport and Vince would give her a hard time about bringing so many packages to our house.