Tuesday, July 09, 2013

{ I've been framed! }

SO Excited to share this with you!
 
here is the frame that will be available to hold your finished
"Reverend Gourdon Squashbottom" design ~
our "Folk Art Sun" colonial-inspired frame:
 

Peter & I thought something 'different' would be the best way to showcase
'the Rev' and we think this fits him perfectly!
 
The Sun motif reminds me of something that might be found on an antique fraternal piece,
 such as a plaque or sign ~ the shape of the pediment is strictly primitive.
 
the Gold paint is 24k gold paint that I use sparingly, but had to use it to accent this frame...
 
...what do you think?
 

 
 
Peter made the frame from my design out of our home grown & hand milled Poplar wood...
I hand painted, distressed and waxed the frame with a nice rub of beeswax to seal & protect it...
 
 
close-up of the Sun motif shows where I applied wear to replicate an antique frame....
Peter added a drilled hole to hang from!
 The frame measures approx. 14 1/4" wide x 15 1/2" high to the very top ~
the inside dimensions measure approx. 11 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" high

 
The Revered Gourdon Squashbottom
©Notforgotten Farm 2013
 The pattern for the 'Rev', and the finished, painted frames will be available SOON ~
we are in the process of stitching more models and designing more unique frames for them...
I'll share our progress here on the blog :)
 
I wanted to also let you know that I've added a link at the top of this blog for my
'FREEBIES'
now you can click on the tab and open the page
where you will find all of my free cross stitch designs for your stitching pleasure ~
~~~~~~~~~~~xxxxx~~~~~~~~~~~~

and here is our little Minew ~
watching me photograph the 'Rev' outside this morning ~
she is growing into a beautiful young girl and her stripes have really begun to show...
 
 
peeking through the fence


half way in or out?


hello pretty-girl
Did you notice the new badge at the top of my sidebar?
my "Matilda Hornbuckle" cross stitch design will be in the upcoming
 due out any day on newsstands ~ or you can purchase the downloadable file by cliking the link.

I'm excited about being in this wonderful publication for the second year in a row!
woot woot!
 
Hoping you all have a wonderful day my Friends!!
 
Lori from
Notforgotten Farm