I don't know how this happened but I missed this tutorial. Your sunflowers are perfect. Thank you for sharing your method!

Hi Brae! Those are lovely beds! I especially like the lavender bedspread. Lavender is my favourite colour! I also favour the chocolate brown one.

Love the idea of the veneer! I'm just getting ready to embark on my bash of the 2013 Fling (my first build ever!), and this just answered my question!

Awesome! I always love the patterns and colors you use!
xoxo

So pretty! Well done. Love those chevrons!

Whooo Hooo! I knew it would be you! Congratulations!!!!
This project was so much fun to watch!

A nice frame. It should make your stitching time easier!

Congratulations!! Your work is always the best. So much attention to detail. As always you did an outstanding job!!!

Kim

Great job on the rug so far! Teresa Layman's DVD shows how to hold the hoop and use both hands (or fingers at least) to work the knots. It is slow going at first using her method but does speed up with time - no hunching either.

Congratulations to the first prize in the competition. Your house is absolutely beautiful. Love it.

Lil on Lilsdolls
(I am a follower of your blog.)

I wondered about that, too, whether having it sitting on my lap would be unstable. But, I find it to be sturdy and stable. I'm able to rest the weight of my left hand on it as I work and it doesn't shift on my lap as I'm stitching. I've not tried one that you sit on, though, so I can't say anything about those. I'm very happy with this particular frame.

Thanks for the extra picture, Brae. Would you prefer this frame that is on top of your lap over and above one you sit on? I'm thinking of getting one and was wondering about that.

Thank you!

I've added a picture of me with the frame so you can see how it works.

Brea, could you add a photo with a person actually stitching with the frame? That would really help me visualize it better. Thanks!!!

Congratulations! Very well deserved, the studio is incredible.

Good on you Brae for having a go at all the comps/challenges. I might pluck up the courage to have a go at something next year. I think the Spring Fling one has a lot of possibilities. I have to admit I can't wait for you to start on the Brownstone though. Ever since I saw a picture of it on your site I've loved that building. Would love to do something similar myself one day. I'll watch you go through the processes first though.

Nice tool for stitching!

Hey, your RL house is just as nice & cozy as your miniature ones! Actually, it's a little hard to tell when your pictures here show RL scenes or miniature ones...

Yes, I've been stitching my standard amount, but it's a smaller rug than my recent projects.

The frame is fully adjustable, so you'd just turn it the other direction, with the clamp on the right, if you're left-handed.

As a leftie, I'm all "hell no" about those clamps. LOLOLOL.

Whoa, look how far you've gotten on the kit too. Vroom, advantage chair. Thanks for the handy link.

I'll try to think of some good time saving trick for you, grocery delivery? Start eating/drinking a lot of smoothies? Pick up and delivery dry clean all your clothes this year? LOL. Can't wait to see all the sneak peeks

You're the best. I can't wait to see what you do next!

I can't wait to see what you do for the Spring Fling! I purchased mine and it will be my first build, but I'm excited!

I look forward to following along on these builds! I can't wait to see what you do with them!

It's a nice sickness to have, Brae! It's one that keeps us going when the going gets tough and one that picks us up when we're down. It's a marvel in disguise. I look forward to seeing where your spectacular imagination leads you.

Congratulations! There was no surprise for me. Now I wonder where else your imagination will take you!

Hello Brae,
As I am on holidays visiting my family in France, I haven't had the opportunity to congratulate you for winning the contest with your artist's studio. It has been a great opportunity for everyone here to follow the different steps of its creation. Thanks a lot, Brae, for sharing.
Now, the Spring Fling Kit 2013 is just great and I can't wait to see what is your plan about it. I'd love to do something like that too. I love the idea of this house on stilt. We have a few in France on the Atlantic Coast.
All the best,
Patrick

Oh well, this is a good sickness to have, it keeps you young and healthy.....of course except for the times when a knife slips or the ladder disappears from beneath you! Enjoy the new build/ builds?! ;-)

It's the one time in life I'm really happy someone is sick.

Congratulations on your win. I love how you make unique pieces to create a truly one of a kind work. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

I'm looking forward to your Brownstone build! I won that kit (partially assembled) in the auction at Philadelphia Miniaturia last fall. It's a kit I'd had my eye on since the 80s and I was so grateful to get it. (I'm grateful too because googling around for info about the kit led me to your wonderful blog!)

I've been pondering how to finish the house--leaning toward turning it into apartments.

Thank you!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Oh boy, are you going to be busy!

I do like the look of your Brownstone - that could be a really interesting project and then I scrolled down to the Spring Fling property.

What can I say? It's going to be great fun following your imagination with this. When do you start? lol!

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate all your kind words.

Now did I tell you how awesome you are? I told you. I told you. LOL Congrats. All that work paid off. Especially in recognition.

You're my hero. I'm not going to building leaf deck but you're my hero anyway! LOL

Congratulations dear Brae !

Congratulations Brae. A well deserved win =0)

Voté por ti, con todos mis respetos hacia los demas, tu trabajo me gustó más.
Enhorabuena¡¡¡
Un beso

Susi

Well deserved, Brae! Do you think you could do a tutorial on taking mini photos for blogs. Yours are the best and clearest about (and the easiest on the eyes). I'm sure we'd all be grateful and we'd all benefit both as bloggers and as blog readers.

Congratulations Brae. Awesome news. Look forward to seeing what you get with your prize money.

‘Grats, Brae. It was such a pleasure and inspiration to follow the development of this place.

Congratulations!

This has been one of my favourite projects to follow! I've just been amazed at the realism and creativity you've put into it. As an artist myself I'm wishing I could just move right in! The deck is probably my favourite part, not just the incredible leaves but even the little lights going up the stairs. You were so thoughtful in everything. Congrats on the contest!

Awesomesauce It was wonderfully done!...now what next? hummmmmmmmm >=)

Congrats Brae! I loved your artist studio scene

WHEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

So purty!!!!!!

A very well deserved win Brae. This piece is truly inspirational.
Well done you!

Wonderful Brae!!!!
I wasn't able to vote, bacause there was no "vote" button to be seen on my screen. but I kept my fingers crossed!
You are the winner of the year
May the luck be with you furthermore.
Warm regards
Andrea