I've been off line lately due to a few life events (some expected some not), one which does not allow for me to sit and stitch or surf for very long. WTH??? No carrying anything either if you know what is good for you. Ever have a rib cartilage injury? It's painful and seemingly the only comfortable position one can maintain for any length of time is lying down. And even then I require "hoisting" up and down. Ridiculous. Because the ribcage protrudes inward when one is sitting in a slouch while stitching, that can only happen for short spurts at a time. Same with surfing the net. Now what? Guess which rib? The one that requires me to wear my gramma bra otherwise it HURTS! I did it to myself too; instead of rising up from my office chair and bending over to pick something up off the floor like a normal person, I leaned over the arm of the chair and reached and separated the soft tissue from the rib. AHHHHHHH!!!
Anyway, I've retrieved this last week from the framers but couldn't get it online until now; I think they did a pretty good job. I wish the computer image better depicted the 3-dimensional features which is one of the things that makes this a special piece. Additionally, the frame is also deeper than it looks here setting everything back so the curtains stay well behind the front of the frame. I am happy with my very own Monet. I have also been working on my cyberspace mystery piece, which apparently isn't such a mystery anymore. It's coming along quickly with all the large stitches and would probably be done by now if I weren't....sniffle sniffle....injured.
Well that's it for me now. I've got to see what you all have been doing out there in blogville. Talk later.
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It looks beeeaaautiful! Great choice on the frame. It is so hard to get the true beauty of the pieces with the cameras after all our efforts. Let's just start time sharing our pieces on rotation.....
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your injury. I know the most frustrating thing about my surgery was my inability to sit up (my abdominal muscles had given up the ghost) and the need to sleep on my back. My husband had to "give me a hand" to move in any direction for a couple of weeks. I hope your injury heals quickly and you are back to lovely stitching like the gorgeous Monet piece that is so lovely finished and framed.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your injury. Major bummer! Love the framing job!
ReplyDeleteYou poor thing! I hope you heal quickly and are back stitching as usual before long.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Red Kerchief looks magnificent framed. Congratulations on a well stitched and framed piece.
Oh! for heaven's sake! That is akin to sticking your big toe into the mouse trap or putting your fingers in the drawer as you close it. Hurts, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe framed window is great. Something different and beautiful at the same time. Good for you.
I am so sorry you are injured! Take care of yourself and get back to stitching soon.
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This is lovely....excellent frame choice too! I haven't figured out your cyberspace project yet either!
ReplyDeletehang in there and get better soon! I'd send chicken soup, but - it would be messy and not sure that is a good cure for what ails you. Plus it is friggin HOT today!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteHi all, I've come out of my lair for a bit of computer time. I can't believe how many things I can think of to do when I can't do anything. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI am doing better each day and thank you so much for your well wishes. Now it only hurts when I move, before it hurt just thinking about moving!
Hope you all enjoy a great long weekend with family and friends.
Hi Madona! Maybe it will make you feel a bit better to know that you are a winner of one of the four last copies of my book, One Bead at a Time! I'll email you to ask for your address and then pop the book in the mail... something to read while you're recovering in a horizontal position. Cheers, Robin A.
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