You've helped me in the past, I need you again...
>> January 28, 2014 –
colorways,
designs in progress,
experimenting,
needlepoint,
needlepoint kit,
new designs,
new items,
new needlepoint,
shopping
"LEGACY" is almost ready. The instructions are done, I'm now preparing materials and and ordering threads, Next Stop... YOU!
So, here is where I need your help: This design is just about 3.5" x 3.5". I would love to see it in a lacquered box, so I've gone-a-looking. Would you be willing to pay an additional $80-$90 for a box to put this design on? Since I rarely send my work out to be finished, and since I like to come up with my own ways to finish a piece, (such as the little red photo album I made, see photo), I don't always know what others are looking for. So let me know, please. The teal colorway inserted in the top of a teal colored lacquer box, would it be something you would spend quite a bit of money on?
and as for my nameless new baby, I finally know what the border is going to be! I'm so thrilled to have found it! After tearing out 6 different options, it has clicked! I'm going to give you a little sneak peak but that's the last you will see of this one until it is all done.
re: lacquer box. Not me. But then I'm a lot like you with finishing, it appears. I'd rather "do my own thing", usually ...or wait until I stumble across just the right thing in a thrift or antique store.
Lynn in southern NJ
See here for lacquer boxes for sale, BTW. Just discovered this, after I left my previous comment.
http://www.hpneedlepoint.com/lacqueredboxes.html
Lynn in southern NJ
I would spend the money on a well-made box to go with the piece even though I have several pieces in boxes. I now switch things out due to seasons and my mood.
Love the design, but $80 for a box seems steep to me.
Wouldnt pay extra. Needlepoint pieces aren't cheep and pay extra 80$ + extra postage is too much. Would look for something local.
PoniaDvi - love that leaf photo!