she’s at it again ~
i.e. more x-stitchin’ ... You know how I always like to take a look at the backside before beginning the framing. Colleen’s are always as perfect on the backside as they are on the front, as shown by this photo. This cross-stitch image is for a little boy named Caleb, who lives in Texas, I believe. The stripe border was not an easy task from what Colleen described. I wanted to show you the lacing technique to stretch the cross-stitch. Notice that the stitches are not lined up
stitches ...
from the heart ~ are treasured forever ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while you shop. Con
fruit and wine ...
hope your weekend is divine ~ relax and enjoy ~ another April gone by ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks an
what is spring ...
without tumbling squirrels ~ we'll never know ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while you sho
there was an ...
old woman who lived in a shoe ~ but if the shoe fits ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while
connie's grandkids ~
any gramma would be proud ... I know Connie is ~ This beautiful flower was created by Isaac as a school art project. Gramma Connie was so delighted at what he designed, she had it framed to hang in her home. There is quite a bit of color in this piece as you can readily tell. We wanted to pickup the color within the image, yet make the piece somewhat neutral; and then Connie told me to get creative. So I took her at her word. The inner mat picks up on the shades of pink withi
the world ...
from a different ~ perspective ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while you shop. Contact Us
there is a calm ...
in blossoms ~ like no other ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie while you shop. Contact Us
today is World Penguin Day ...
so just for fun, wear black and white (tuxedo optional) ... know why World Penguin Day is on April 25? ~ because every year on or around April 25 penguins begin their migration northward waddling to and fro ... Did you know that all penguins live in the southern hemisphere? There are seventeen different species of penguins. Many live in Antarctica and the South Pole, but some live near the equator. And don't forget to tell a joke or two ~ What's a penguin's favorite salad? Ic
pure determination ...
built on courage ~ imagination, perseverance ~ patriots all ... The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open since 1984. In addition to offering custom picture framing services, The Art Loft Gallery, LTD. is an authorized dealer for renowned artist, Patricia Buckley Moss, and also has a wide variety of antiques and giftware for sale. Come in for a unique shopping experience and enjoy a cup of Starbucks and a cookie
