I need to frame this.....It's going to take a lot of stretching as ironing wouldn't take out the creases....it was mailed back to me in a flat envelope and folded. You can imagine how flat the envelope was smashed by the time I got it. These crease lines are so hard to remove when you can't use steam on over dyed floss...that's why I always mail in a small box. Wish me luck on this one.
I am working on the sampler pattern with the delicate leaf border...I am pleased with how it is coming along. I have to decide on a verse to use...I have quite a few verses I have found over the years and I am always looking for others. Do you have a unique verse you would like see on a pattern? I would love to see any you might have.
I need to take a break and go bake a birthday cake for my son who will be 43 tomorrow....where did the time go! My son is the joy in my life....and a Mother couldn't ask for a more caring and loving son. We are the best of friends....I love to spend time with him and his sons....all great guys if I may say so and I am so lucky to have them. Am I proud or what?!!
Thanks for stopping by....the chocolate cake is calling me....
Have a great weekend.
Nancy
Another way of shipping these is to ship rolled up in a tube. Your sampler is lovely and I hope the creases come out. Christina
ReplyDeleteI prayed for you and the creases Nancy! That is truly lovely. Enjoy chocolate cake.
ReplyDeleteCheck out this you tube video it might help.
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Thank you...I wish I could use this tip....but I can't soak this piece because it was over dyed floss...and it will run. If it were DMC I could have......so I will pin and stretch...and curse a little.....lol
DeleteCrease or not, it is a beautiful sampler. I framed a piece that had a shadow of a crease in it because I couldn't get it out. Five years later: the crease is gone. I think the tension of my pins and lacing helped.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the other poster, crease or not it is just beautiful. I am sure you will get it out over time. I do like the idea of using a tube mailer. Will keep that in mind when mailing anything fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour designs are just beautiful.
The piece is beautiful, Nancy. I hope the creases come out. Love the new designs, but glad you are taking a quick break. You deserve it. Happy Birthday to your son! I turn 43 in July and my mom is my best friend too. :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
Really pretty. Yes, so nice you have a loving family
ReplyDeleteI just love all of your new samplers - I am having trouble deciding which one to order first! The sampler with the creases is so beautiful! I bet they will stretch out for you. Cant wait to see the other sampler next week! Have fun designing, but make sure you take some time for just you!
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Hi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteOh that is absolutely gorgeous! So, so lovely.
Susan
What a lovely sampler, Nancy! Do hope the creases come out! Please pass along happy birthday wishes to your son. Eat a slice of cake for me!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Robin in Virginia
What a gorgeous sampler!!!! Party on!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteNancy, I'm really sorry you are upset about the creases in the linen. I sincerely apologize, but the PO only had express mail boxes. I just want you to know that I'm truly sorry and I can't imagine that the creases won't come out. I had this stretched on a scroll frame when I stitched it. I should have found another box to send it back to you. Please accept my apology. It seems like I can't do anything right lately.
ReplyDeleteI worked hard on this sampler, spending many hours stitching on it every day to get it back to you quickly. Again, I'm very sorry you are so disappointed.
So pretty! Sometimes a crease will some out if you use Mary Ellen's Best Press spray. I love the Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you, declares the. Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sampler. Hope you your son had a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! LOVE that sampler!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your son!
What a lovely sampler. It must be wonderful to have such a relationship with your son. I have that kind of relationship with my daughter. It is priceless!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors and the peacocks. Homemade chocolate cake for a birthday celebration is the best!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sampler!!! Oh i could sure go for a piece of cake right now lol. love Annette
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sampler! Can't wait to see it framed. :D
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love samplers :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I have a creased line in my linen, I wrap the piece up in a towel and place it in the freezer for a few hours until its frozen, never fails, line disappears! Beautiful pieces you have created! Happy Birthday to your son!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this sampler are gorgeous. I am a huge fan of your threads and they just seem to pop in this sampler.
ReplyDeleteLove your new design, Nancy! Especially like the model photo using your hand dyed thread. Just beautiful. Happy Birthday to your son as well!
ReplyDeleteNancy, you are right, the graph picture doesn't do it justice. Lovely to see them stitched.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this design. I just sent an email and ordered this one with your floss, of course. Love your floss.
ReplyDeleteYour needles have to be smoking....looking forward to see what else you come out with.
Hope the birthday celebrations went well, chocolate cake....oh, my, wish I was there. You are such a great cook, I know this was great.
Judy in Kansas
Another winner! Though it is not strictly biblical, I like 'more is less if God does not bless' Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation! Wishing your wonderful son another very "Happy Birthday". Hope that he enjoyed your delicious chocolate cake.....my favorite!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I love your Forget Me Not Sampler. Great job on it
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