During the weekend I finished my final BBD class piece from the Stitchville retreat. This Tulip House Sampler goes with the box finish that I posted last Monday. Here it is all finished and framed (I tried my hand at framing this one by myself!) Looks good don't you think?
I have some new favorite scissors - they are Dovos. I've never used Dovos before. The pair on the left was a recent gift from a very special friend. I snatched up the pair on the right at a yarn store that is clearancing out all of their needlework stash - they were 50% off. The pair on the left works great for hardanger; The long skinny blades are great for cutting threads close to the stitched threads. The pair on the right are great for everyday stitching; I like the larger holes for my fingers.
Hope you enjoy this beautiful Sunday and that have time for some stitching today!
Beautiful BBD piece, Cathy! Lucky you - new Dovo scissors! I have one pair that I use all the time!
ReplyDeleteYour Tulip House is beautiful! And Dovos really are wonderful aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI really like the Tulip House! Hope they include it in their book of class projects. Ypu did a nice job on the framing. I like the scissors, too especially the short ones with the larger holed handles.
ReplyDeletetulip house is beautiful...love the frame too! dovos are so so so so nice! i have a pair that i love. it's hard to go back to ginghers after dovos...imho
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've been wanting some dovo scissors, so it's really fun to oogle them here; thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your Tulip House! You did a great job with the framing. I love Dovo scissors as well. They're definitely a weakness of mine. lol!
ReplyDeleteYour tulip house looks great! Is that some quilting you did in the background? Love the dovos scissors. Had fun today.
ReplyDeletePretty finishing and your framing is great!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully framed finish, Cathy!!
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of Dovos that I purely adore for hardanger, I know you'll feel the same way about yours. :)
Your framing on Tulip House Sampler is just great~~ Love the look of this piece...I have not used Dovos but they sound very very nice~~~ Faye
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Tulip House finish! You did a great job framing it yourself. Love the dovos esp. the ones on the right. I will have to keep an eye out for them around here. I use a pair as my everyday scissors too!
ReplyDeleteYour BBD piece is beautiful and you did a fantastic job framing the piece. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty finish and I really like the frame too. I love Dovo scissors!
ReplyDeleteОчень красивая вышивка! Прекрасно оформлена!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely BBD finish. The frame is perfect for this one. I have yet to try Dovos, maybe I need to rectify that and add some to my needlework stash.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish and great framing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new scissors. Are you a scissors addict? Lol.
Great finish. Love the frame you picked out for it too.
ReplyDeleteI have a few Dovo scissors in my stash and I LOVE them. One can never have too many scissors:)
you did a great job on the frame work. very pretty piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy: I love the scissors but the picture really turned out lovely, the frame is super wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy stitching.
Catherine
Davos at 50% off? Lucky you. I have a pair that I am hoping NOT to misplace!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on the framing...and on the stitching.:)
Cute finish and great framing Cathy! You scored on the Dovos - I have a pair I love but normally they are pretty expensive scissors. Great for cutwork though.
ReplyDeleteYour finish is absolutely beautiful. Love the colours! And you did a fabulous job framing it too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Dovos yet. I think I must...
Your finish and framing look awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour Tulip House is awesome! You did a fantastic job on the framing.
ReplyDeleteLove your Dovo scissors. I've yet to try a pair myself.
I swooned.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely in love with your BBD class pieces, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTulip House is gorgeous. Congratulations on it and your new scissors. I love my Dovo's
ReplyDeleteWow! Tulip House Sampler is gorgeous!!!!!! Great job!!! I hope that it is in their alleged book next year!!! I would drive 500 miles to get a copy of that. Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour BBD piece is gorgeous!!! That frame work looks perfect!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are some nice scissors!!!! Making me want a pair of them, too~~
this is very nice ! beautiful
ReplyDeleteThat is a really pretty piece Cathy and love the finish!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you love your Dovo's. I have them too and just love them.