Saturday, August 15, 2009

SPECIAL ORDER

Created By My Colonial Home
A while back I was asked to do a special order for a dear customer of mine....remember the chair mat and little table mat with the sheep/apple cart and apple trees??? Same lady...I also made here a shower valance awhile back as well....
So she wants a header for her french doors and I am enjoying working on it so much....it was intimidating at first because of the different measurements it's 21 inches deep by 51 inches wide - getting the checkerboard edges equal was the dilly!


She sent me the small original hanging that she wants me to copy only in a larrrrrrg size.
So here's the progress....I'm doing this free hand with no patterns to cut by but it's coming out pretty darned good if I must say so myself...

You can click on pictures to enlarge them

GETTING IT MEASURED FOR BORDER
The backing is Coffee dyed Onsberg cloth and I got the color to match the original quite nicely.

HOUSE PIECES AND SHEEP ALL CUT OUT

CLOSEUP OF HOUSE....pieces are just sitting - not tacked or glued yet

TREES....the original has brown Herringbone wool for the trees and I had black Herringbone so I used a brown shoe polish rub and they turned out perfect! Yes, they look like Palm Trees...but when the leaves and apples get on them they won't.

OKAY....HERE'S A DON'T DO.....Don't walk in front of a blowing window air conditioner with your piecework!!!!! LOL

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL PIECE - Pretty isn't it....now the one I'm making is double this size and will have a rod pocket on the back so she can hang it over her French Doors

Hope you enjoyed my show and tell today!!!!
Karen

29 comments:

  1. SusannahAugust 15, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Karen...there is no end to your talent. I love it! You are doing a terrific job. Thanks for sharing...I enjoyed it.

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  2. KarenAugust 15, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I love saltbox house designs!

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  3. taylors*farmhouse*atticAugust 15, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!Thanks for sharing!!...hugs,Jen

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  4. Janet - underthewillowAugust 15, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    It's lovely Karen!....good job! Janet

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  5. UnknownAugust 15, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    That is BEE-U-TEE-FULL!!!...and that little "tip"...well, I could have used that last week when I had some templates all cut out and decided that I was hot and needed the fan on!....I-YI-YI!!!....BLONDE MOMENT FOR ME!...LOL

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  6. Linda - Behind My Red DoorAugust 15, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Now we know where you have been hiding!! That is one detailed piece. Wouldn't it be nice if the customer could send you a picture of it in place to share with us?

    Thanks so much for sharing Karen!!Yes indeed! I sure did enjoy that.

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  7. Denise * KKL PrimitivesAugust 15, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    How pretty Karen!!! Love it!!!!

    ~Neenee~

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  8. TonyaAugust 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    You're doing a wonderful job with this especially since you've had to start from scratch. Can't wait to see the finished piece.

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  9. RebeccaAugust 15, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful! Becky

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  10. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionAugust 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    WOW! That is incredible! The smaller piece is awesome enough, but now you are making a really big one? It is so beautiful! What a very lucky lady to have these in her home!

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  11. Never So SimpleAugust 15, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Karen it's gorgeous! You have done a great job! Lucky lady!

    Donna

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  12. Cindy SurberAugust 15, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I Love it Karen, You are a wonderful disigner.
    Cindy

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  13. JanAugust 15, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    How beautiful! You are so talented! I love seeing your work! Jan

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  14. TolentreasuresAugust 15, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Wow, what a fun project! Can't wait to see it finished. Never thought of putting the wool on osnaburg.

    Cathy

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  15. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I love it!! It's beautiful...and your work is awesome!! Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
    ~Cindy~

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  16. Notes from the HomesteadAugust 15, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Oh my gosh, I think I "Need" one of those!! You are a true artist! You know, I walked in front of an open window the other day with my my cross stitch "project"... more like MESS, but anyway, the needle blew out of the attached thread and landed in my hair! Now that brings NEW meaning to finding a needle in a haystack. hee, hee. So I got a chuckle out of your comments today! I am planning to order from you next week! I am having a tough time deciding which penny rug runner and which set of coasters I "MUST" have! Talk soon, take care!
    ~Kim

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  17. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•August 16, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    Hi Karen,
    That is beautiful!
    You're simply, amazing! You do such beautiful work :)

    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a beautiful Sunday.

    hugs-Kath

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  18. Laura TesoricountryAugust 16, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Oh Karen how pretty it is !!
    Your friend is really lucky!
    I have given a look into your blog and yr web: they are wonderful! I absolutely have to follow yr blog if I want to learn on time about news... !
    Kisses,
    Laura

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  19. BackwoodsprimAugust 16, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Wow! Look at all those itty-bitty pieces!!!!
    You definitely have an "eye" for detail!!!
    It's absolutely wonderful!!!

    Thanks for sharing it with us!
    Backwoodsprim

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  20. The Farmers Oldest DaughterAugust 16, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous. I would love to see it in place. You are so very talented.

    Please ask the individual to show us some pictures.

    Have a great day!
    Maxine

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  21. CraftypersonAugust 16, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    How pretty....your doing a wonderful job....I don't know if I would have the patience to do all of that...Have a great day...Trena

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  22. WoolenSailsAugust 16, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    What a beautiful piece. I like to make pieces that I can hang over on window rods, much nicer and fun than curtains.

    Debbie

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  23. DeniseAugust 17, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    OMGosh...that is going to be so beautiful! I can't wait to see a picture of it when it is hung.

    XXDenise

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  24. At Home With AmyAugust 17, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Just beautiful Karen. She is going to love it. Thanks for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    AMY

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  25. janetAugust 17, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Your so talented,I would need a pattern for sure!

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  26. janetAugust 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Your so talented,I would need a pattern for sure!

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  27. cwaAugust 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I'll bet your customer loves that piece. It is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing the photo.
    Blessings to you.

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  28. CarlieAugust 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I love it...your design is great! I can't imagine doing all those window! Love your work!

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  29. PrimAngelAugust 19, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    KAREN,
    Thiss is Beautiful..
    I bet your lady friend who ordered it will LOVE it.. IF she doesnt send it my way please~~
    HUGS
    Nanc

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen

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