I have been stitching so slow because I've been distracted by other things like trying to cut foam core board so I can frame something for a Christmas present. But since I can't cut in a straight line, I have finally given up after wasting three boards, and now I have decided to go to a frame shop to have them cut it. I should have just done that in the first place! Oh well, what can you do? :) Well, nothing else going on! Write soon!
Hi Nicole:
ReplyDeleteYour start on Peppermint Lane is really beauiful! I have that one too and love it! My dh has done lots of framing and he has had to use mat cutters to cut them so I would imagine it is really hard to cut things. I have never attempted it myself, but it seems like it would be hard. Maybe these are different but am not sure how that would work. Sometimes it just is not worth the stress to have to try over and over. I am sure you aren't the only one who has had a frustrating time of it!
I use a metal ruler as a guide when cutting. Then I lean over and put all my weight on the ruler so it doesn't budge when I cut. I also use a mat cutter, it slides easier than an exacto knife. Oh. I cut on the floor instead of on a table. :)
ReplyDeletePS. Your "slow" stitching is faster than my "medium pace" stitching. hehe
You sound like me right now! I'm trying to finish a sewing project that is a gift and I'm pulling my hair out! Peppermint Lane is great! Mine is kitted up, but will probably wait until after Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYour Peppermint Lane is very pretty! I am getting ready to attempt to frame something myself on foam core. I haven't tried cutting it yet. I only have two boards so I may be in trouble. :)
ReplyDeleteOK, now I need to get Peppermint Lane. How gorgeous are those colors!! It looks great.
ReplyDeleteGreat start on Peppermint Lane Nicole.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble cutting mat board. We had a really large guillotine at my place of work so when I retired I really missed it!
Oh Nicole, don't feel bad, you're not the only one that can't cut a straight line, lol! Also can't sew a straight line either. That's what I love about cross stitch, it's all ok as long as you follow the linen lines ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo...I have Hobby Lobby cut my board for me, they usually don't even charge me, just pay for the board!
You're making great progress on Peppermint Lane, Nicole!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry the foamcore hasn't been cooperating!
Lovely start on Peppermint Lane. I love the colours in this one.
ReplyDeletePeppermint is a lovely designs. I use a cutter and a metal ruler to cut and its's ok and believe if I tell you I'm a disaster doing that kind of things.
ReplyDeleteLove your Peppermint Lane. All your finishes and framing projects are fantastic. Love your SB French Heart frame! Enjoy Nicole!
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