Friday, April 08, 2011

Framed pieces from Jill Rensel


Jill sent me some photos of the pieces she's framed for me. They should ship out Monday. I am so excited!

The first piece is my biggie, The Awakening by Heaven and Earth Designs. Click to get a bigger pic so you can see Jill's amazing painting on the mats. She's a true artist.

The second piece is Castle Sampler by Teresa Wentzler. This is the piece I stitched on before and after Logan was born. I actually took it to the hospital but didn't get to stitch on it (drat). I remember stealing a few minutes here and there while recovering in bed. Where there's a will, there's a way!

Jill has certainly done the pieces justice, and I can't wait to see them in person. If they're this gorgeous in photos, they'll be even better in person!

15 comments:

Lynn Bourke said...

Beautiful pieces, and absolutely gorgeous framing! The artwork really enhances the designs!

Cathy said...

They are beautiful!

Giovanna said...

These are amazing - Jill Rensel is a genius! Congrats on these two masterpieces.

Alice said...

My goodness! The framing certainly does your beautiful stitching justice!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

These are so beautiful. My son asked if the top one was a painting!

Michelle said...

Both pieces are stunning - but OMG The Awakening - it looks amazing!!! Jill really did the piece justice with her gorgeous painting to extend the piece. WOW!! You are going to be so thrilled when they arrive!

Kim said...

Wow, she is gifted. I remember seeing a bunch of her work when I lived near Shepherds Bush.

The Awakening looks amazing. I remember watching your progress on that, you are gifted as well.

Enjoy them, they are stunning :)

TeresaB said...

They are both amazing! She really does fantastic work. Congrats on having such beautiful pieces headed your way.

Aurelia Eglantine said...

Both works are magnificent! In stitching as well as framing! But the framing is very lovely - the colours of the mats and the detail of the frame designs suit each piece so well :) The Awakening looks like she's going step out of the frame any minute, thanks to the mat painting, and I adore the way the green swirls echo your TW sampler! I've never seen anyone paint a mat like that before, but both are wonderful works of art! You should be very proud :)

Shelleen said...

Gorgeous framing.

Cindy's Stitching said...

beautiful pieces.

Anonymous said...

They're both beautiful, but oh wow The Awakening...that's amazing what she's done to extend it.

Enjoy!

Katri said...

Wow. Gorgeous stitching with gorgeous framing!

Needlearts Kelly said...

Oh my goodness and Wow! Those are really stunning.

Karen said...

I saw the pics on her blog and figured they were yours. They are absolutely perfect!