Monday, March 10, 2014

Back from the framer ...Finally!

I finally managed to get down to pick up my samplers from  a lady that I know who frames with antique/vintage frames.  These have been ready since late last fall, but from Thanksgiving on we have had nothing but snow and ice!  I don't drive in snow...

Here is M. Quertier, 1799.  Since it was only black, I splurged on silk.


The other is Anne Maria Clarke.  This was an online class piece from Margriet Hogue of The Essamplaire.  Also done in silk.  The original sampler had part of the verse missing, and that bothered me, so I research Lafayette's visit to America and chose quotes used in his speeches and speeches about him to fill in the missing verse.  I love how it turned out, and love the frame!

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21 comments:

  1. MargaretMarch 10, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Both are gorgeous!

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  2. Primitive StarsMarch 10, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Hi Melinda, both are so beautiful, Blessings Francine.

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  3. JennyMarch 10, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Your samplers are both just lovely, Melinda!

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  4. Rugs and PugsMarch 10, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Melinda ~
    Your work is just breathtaking!!! LOVE Anne Maria's frame. I've never seen anything quite like it.
    Spring today up north but they say winter will be back on Wednesday :(
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  5. village folk artMarch 10, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    WOW...Breathtaking. You have done a wonderful job.

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  6. UnknownMarch 10, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Both samplers are so beautiful! Love those frames!

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  7. BarbMarch 10, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Just beautiful samplers and the framing suits the samplers so well!

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  8. marlyMarch 10, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Very nice! I've never done a piece in silks. They're beautiful.

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  9. CaroleMarch 10, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful pieces....the sheen of the black silk must be absolutely gorgeous!

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  10. Farmhouse primsMarch 11, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    Your samplers are lovely, what awesome treasures! hugs, Lecia

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  11. Kathy L.March 11, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful!

    Kathy

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  12. LanieMarch 11, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Beautiful samplers, Melinda! I love the idea of using antique frames ... the black creates a stunning frame for your MQ and the frame on AMC is fantastic ... it is the perfect finish to stunning sampler!

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  13. krayolakrisMarch 11, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    How wonderfully clever of you to complete the verses, both samplers are stunningly beautiful!!

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  14. Margs Primitive QuiltsMarch 11, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Your samplers and the frames are awesome!

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  15. mvstitcherMarch 11, 2014 at 8:24 PM

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  16. Brenda in WIMarch 12, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful Melinda - just beautiful

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  17. RanaeMarch 12, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Gorgeous pieces to cherish

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  18. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)March 12, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Both Pisces are fantastic, Melinda!

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  19. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)March 12, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Pieces.... Daggum autocorrect and my sleepy eyes!

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  20. ChrisMarch 13, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Gorgeous!! The frames that you chose are perfect compliments to these wonderful samplers.

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  21. DawnMarch 24, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful samplers. The molding you selected is wonderful. I love that you researched the history and completed the verse(s). Lovely post.

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