Saturday, October 30, 2010

A couple of finishes...(stitching, that is).

I finally finished stitching a couple of pieces that I had wanted to do for a while.
They are from Valerie Pfeiffer's line of chickadees--Sitting Pretty and Berry Chick-Chat.
They are adorable!  And I'd love to do the whole lot of them!
Problem is, there isn't enough wall space in our apartment for them.  I have very limited "empty" space.
I've never had that problem before, and frankly, I don't know what I can do about it.
Alternate--every month or two change the pictures?
Pillows? No, hubby works with cars...and wood...and I've tried the pillow route before.  Disaster!
Afghan?  Same as above.  Grease stains do *not* come out completely, no matter what I tried!
Gifts?  I  know a few people that would love them, but I don't want to give them away!
Move to a bigger place?  Done that--45 times in 50 years! No, next time they will have to drag me from here, kicking and screaming!
*Sigh*
This is why I have oodles piled up waiting to be framed.  Don' t know what exactly to do with them!
I know there's a solution out there...just can't think of it right now.


12 comments:

  1. I love your chickadees, they are adorable. I have never lived in one place longer then 4 years and usually 2-3 was the max. I am not leaving or moving again. They will have to take me out on a stretcher if they want me out of here. Going on a new record of 5 years here.
    I love your creations and your blog and wanted to thank you for your visit to mine. I hope you will come often
    Jan

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  2. Those chickadees are too cute for words! I just love those cute chubby little birds!! They are ADORABLE!!!

    I think a rotating gallery of your framed needlework would be a great way to have it all seen. You could have seasonal "showings" and maybe invite your friends for tea each time you change the artwork =-)

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and I hope you stop for a visit again. I'll be having a few more giveaways in the next few weeks!

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  3. I love the chickadees also! I don't do much cross stitching any more because of quilting, but still enjoy it. I think rotating is a good idea or putting up little framed pictures all over - maybe you can find some odd places for them?

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  4. They are too beautiful not to do something. How about scrapbook them? How nice to have an album on the coffee table for all to see, and they would keep clean.
    hugs Chrissy

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  5. OH how sweet thank you for sharing the giveaway on your sidebar
    Brenda

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  6. Those are so pretty and I like the idea of changing things around every so often. It keeps it interesting for you.

    I used to do lots of cross-stitching but that repetitive motion became too much for my hands with their carpal tunnel syndrome to take! Typing is not great either though. lol

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  7. Pippi
    thanks for stopping by my blog. I am still working at it and some days things just go great. Today is one of them. I love your chickadees cross stitch. I don't do counted cross stitch any longer, the eyes can't take it and I constantly loose my place, UGH. But I do love to do stitchery of all forms. I am following you now and will keep track of what you have going on.

    cathy
    Psycho Quilter

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  8. Hello :) Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and entering my Giveaway, and too, for putting my Giveaway button on your sidebar...Good Luck!! I've signed on as your newest follower, and look forward to stopping by to visit with you again :)

    Warmest hugs, Brenda

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  9. HELLO,

    THANKS FOR DROPPING BY MY BLOG AND YOUR SWEET COMMENT AS WELL!!
    I LOVE YOUR SWEET CHICA DEES!!! HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT SELLING THEM :)
    AND HERE'S WISHING YOU LUCK ON MY GIVEAWAY :)

    SMILES~MARI

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  10. Love love love your Chickadees!!. They are sooo sweet. Thanks for dropping by my Blog. Hope you enjoy following along. :)

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  11. These are delightful! I once did quite a bit of cross stitch.
    Karen

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