tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post2917196905147641539..comments2023-11-05T04:12:11.769-05:00Comments on CRAZEE4BOOKS~CROSS STITCH~CATS: Crazee4bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07978860714766853681noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-275646678947852882009-04-08T11:14:00.000-04:002009-04-08T11:14:00.000-04:00FABULOUS Judy!!!! No wonder you are proud :o) Th...FABULOUS Judy!!!! No wonder you are proud :o) Those frames couldn't be more appropriate for the pieces. Great job!<BR/><BR/>So that's the PS pattern! You're stitching them all together. I like that :o)Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310433488261347972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-52734123278268754342009-03-21T18:45:00.000-04:002009-03-21T18:45:00.000-04:00I still have that book on my reading list --- and ...I still have that book on my reading list --- and I have that exact prairie schooler pattern (with the birds) Good going on the frames -- I'm not brave enough!!!!!Leliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234080378437860941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-18881720269569012212009-03-20T02:07:00.000-04:002009-03-20T02:07:00.000-04:00Wonderful framing job there girl. Great first atte...Wonderful framing job there girl. Great first attempt.<BR/>Glad you found your hoops.<BR/>Liver and onions - guess what I had for dinner tonight! Yummy<BR/>Is it really warming up at home? We are starting to plan our trip home in another 4 weeks.Kathy A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11666697296593621015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-50857264471267703022009-03-18T20:31:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:31:00.000-04:00Hi Judy,Well, what can I can. You did a really go...Hi Judy,<BR/>Well, what can I can. You did a really good job with the framing. Well done. I have been framing mine for years. It just cost too much to get them done properly. Although the ones that I gave to my Mum when she was alive were all framed professionally. She was a person (my Sister is as well) where everything had to be perfect. I'm not quite so. With a husband and 3 sons everything can't be perfect sometimes.<BR/>I usually use the board that comes with the frame to lace my work onto and then I use the picture that comes with the frame as the cover on the back. I usually stick it down with duct tape. Usually works for quite a while. I found that it is easier to find a rectangular frame than a square one. If I need a square one I go to one of those shops that sell decorator frames that you can hang straight away on your wall. I just adapt it to my needs. Pretty simple really and a lot cheaper , if you get the drift.<BR/>Haven't been blogging etc. for over a week as my DH has been quite ill with a really bad dose of the flu which gave him a severe throat infection. He sounded like the Godfather (still does). Also been having hard drive problems with the computer. It had to be sent away to be fixed. Came back this morning, but they didn't bring back a vitial piece for it to go. The fellow who bought it back didn't know that it had travelled down to them. So it is in the mail.<BR/>That is a really good book you are reading. I read that one last year or whenever it was. She reminds me of my favourite writer Daphne du Maurier.<BR/>Well you will be pleased to know that as of last week all the fires in Victoria are now out. A lot of the people have now been able to return to the houses or whatever is left of them. There is one town though where they aren't allowed as it is still a crime scene. It was simply terrible.<BR/>The weather is getting coolerhere. My Japanese maples outside are just starting to change colour. It will be really lovely up here in a few weeks with all the trees changing colour.<BR/>If you like travelling via the computer, type in http://www.mtwilson.com.au/ Mt Wilson is a little bit further up the mountain than Katoomba. It is famous for it's beautiful gardens that are open at certain times of the year. The other place is Leura which is my favourite place and is the town next to Katoomba. http://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/towns/Leura.asp It has all these wonderful shops where the credit card can have a serious workout. Unfortunately it is always very hard to find parking as it is always full of tourists and tourist buses.<BR/>Hope your back is a lot better. I had the same problem on Sunday. I bent over to pick something up from the floor. Spent all Sunday sitting on a hot water bottle and taking Neurafen. - Sandra.samplerloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963651957114053583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-83313396506643884242009-03-18T09:04:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:04:00.000-04:00YAY!!! Both finished are just exceptionally LOVELY...YAY!!! Both finished are just exceptionally LOVELY! GORGEOUS ;)<BR/>I absolutely love them both....<BR/>HURRAY!Vonna Pfeifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483344299817504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-45942466408209117522009-03-17T10:38:00.000-04:002009-03-17T10:38:00.000-04:00Well done with the framing, Judy! I am a cheapska...Well done with the framing, Judy! I am a cheapskate, and buy frames from thrift shops for my finished pieces - even when I'm giving them away as gifts! But I always confess to the recipient, and suggest if they want to reframe it, I won't be offended. <BR/>I'm glad you mentioned that Kate Morton book. I recently read one of her other books, and couldn't put it down. I'll be on the lookout for this one now!Gina E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07532527261977368083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-42328260038279909762009-03-16T15:53:00.000-04:002009-03-16T15:53:00.000-04:00You did a good job on your framing, congrats.I hav...You did a good job on your framing, congrats.<BR/><BR/>I have seen your current read in the shops and was thinking of buying but am still on my Bill Bryson fest at the moment, sounds good though so perhaps in a few weeks i will treat myself.<BR/><BR/>he weather in the UK has been good the last few days too and looks set to stay that way for the coming week...bring on the sun lolMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-36168695021583240962009-03-16T05:20:00.000-04:002009-03-16T05:20:00.000-04:00Hey, Judy, great job! Wow, those look terrific! I'...Hey, Judy, great job! Wow, those look terrific! I'll need to go back to doing more of my own framing this year. I'll let the pro handle the oddly-shaped ones, but I've really got to look harder for more off-the-shelf ones. <BR/><BR/>I'm also glad you found your wonderful hoops and that you're enjoying some nicer weather. We've had some mild temps, but it's GRAY, GRAY, GRAY. Though Annemarie assures me that is a problem unique to Gouda. Down in her end, the weather's glorious. I'm convinced that either Niek or I is actually The Rain God(des). LOL.mainely stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915498269348257624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-27508101405088731782009-03-16T01:24:00.000-04:002009-03-16T01:24:00.000-04:00Great framing, your finishes look wonderful.I'm lo...Great framing, your finishes look wonderful.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to seeing your Prairie Birds progress.Rowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066390753208956661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-17803174859941027882009-03-15T23:29:00.000-04:002009-03-15T23:29:00.000-04:00Judy, I am exactly the same way...I don't like fid...Judy, I am exactly the same way...I don't like fiddling..want it done fast and right the first time! I have patience for the stitching,,but not much else:)<BR/>You did an amazing job framing!! I'm so proud of you:) I haven't dared to attempt it, but just think of how much money we can save! You should brag...those are worth bragging about!<BR/>So glad you found your hoops! and your got some wonderful stash!!<BR/>Pretty new start. I love all the birdie designs on that leaflet too!<BR/>Have a wonderful week:)Cindy F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10523458058111697019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-18569088258695720612009-03-15T20:59:00.000-04:002009-03-15T20:59:00.000-04:00Those are two beautiful finishes. I love the needl...Those are two beautiful finishes. I love the needleworker. It is on my wish List for sure. Thanks for aking the time to visit my blog.. Your messages are also suc a treat to receive and I look forward to receiving themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-83778135525277498402009-03-15T17:32:00.000-04:002009-03-15T17:32:00.000-04:00Nice stitching and nice framing, Judy! I love tha...Nice stitching and nice framing, Judy! I love that Prairie Schooler bird pattern and might have to find it. I've been collecting their Santas for years. Lizzie Kate is another favorite of mine. I need to check out your latest author for my pile.....Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-58877511589720547772009-03-15T15:25:00.000-04:002009-03-15T15:25:00.000-04:00Great finishes and you framed them both perfectly....Great finishes and you framed them both perfectly. Well done!Mylenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579585944097929974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-56244324648269633562009-03-15T13:58:00.000-04:002009-03-15T13:58:00.000-04:00Great job of framing! The good thing about lacing...Great job of framing! The good thing about lacing is that if you come across the "perfect" frame for the Prairie Schooler piece it will be a lot easier to re-do than with the sticky mounting board.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503376620322190721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18201870.post-4008956087613829492009-03-15T13:10:00.000-04:002009-03-15T13:10:00.000-04:00Judy, your framed finishes look beautiful...you di...Judy, your framed finishes look beautiful...you did an absolutely wonderful job! Brag away!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you found your cross stitch hoops...and remember my offer still stands because I don't use the ones I've got at all :) {{hugs}}stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232252768290204726noreply@blogger.com