The Framing of Umbrella Sky Part 2

I won't write "a novel" for part 2... I'll just cut straight to the reveal and bombard you all with photos!

Here she is finally framed:
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This one I took with the camera flash turned on:
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Different angle:
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I choose a silver coloured frame because it was much more complementary than the darker frames I was initially looking at. I felt like I wanted some metallic element in there from the start. Blacks were just too dark and wood didn’t look right. I think the lighter color really brings her out and that’s where the attention should rightly go!

Frame moulding up close:
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I went with the conservation clear glass (cuts out UV) to hopefully prevent any potential fading from exposure to light.

Unfortunately this shot ended up a bit blurry it gives an idea of the size anyway! I am quite tall for the record!:
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I think it turned out well after the long process to get to this point.  Now, back to stitching my wips!

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Comments

  1. Nina Hobbysite4 February 2015 at 21:31

    Beautiful. It's a great finish.

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  2. Un desván para coser5 February 2015 at 02:37

    Congratulations, you have been lovely !!!
    Happy Stitching!

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  3. Heather5 February 2015 at 08:21

    Looks great I think it was a good choice!

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  4. Rachel5 February 2015 at 13:06

    That frame is so perfect! You have done a wonderful job framing this project and I hope it is something you will be proud of and cherish for many years to come. :)

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  5. Unknown5 February 2015 at 23:58

    Great frame, looks great and will be nice on a wall.

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  6. Megan Joelle6 February 2015 at 01:56

    Thanks you all! The funny thing is the place I'm renting honestly has zillions of flimsy hooks on the walls... I wouldn't trust any of them to hold her weight! So still need to invest some time and dollars into getting that sorted. I'm enjoying looking at her framed though :)

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  7. Unknown6 February 2015 at 05:44

    Beautiful finish and it's been framed perfectly, congratulations!

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  8. Rai Rai's Stitches6 February 2015 at 16:13

    What a beauty! You really did her justice with the frame you chose.

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  9. The Crafty Princess8 February 2015 at 10:37

    She is looks amazing framed. I think you picked right a darker frame would have flattened the vibrancy of the art. Beautiful, congrats it must feel great to have this achievement under your belt!
    xo Alicia

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  10. Karen9 February 2015 at 11:27

    Stunning!!! The frame is perfect, now is time to enjoy her every day =D

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