#Jill Rensel Studios

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I got Magical Mystery Tour back from Jill Rensel Studios. Usually the turnaround at Rensel is 18 months. I had a piece that was in the schedule for July so we swapped it with this one. I love how they painted the motifs from the stitching onto the matte. However, something is bugging me about the framing and I can't put my finger on it. Let me know if you have the same vibe looking at it? I also love how the frame has been painted to look antique or vintage. The stitching is the 6 Blackbird Designs Magical Mystery Tour patterns arranged on one piece by me. It's stitched 1 strand over 1 thread on 28 count natural linen using many of the called for Gentle Arts Sampler Threads and if the pattern called for any other thread, I found a GAST that would work.

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Hoity Toity stitched by Jan Hildenbrand Hicks. Pattern (£16.20) designed by Julia Line of Long Dog Samplers. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

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And Heaven and Nature Sing stitched by Sandie Constant-Payton. Pattern designed by Kathy Barrick. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

I just got pics of 2 of mine coming back to me they turned out so nice! This one will be up year round but I am happy to have it for Christmas this year! I love how it turned out! And Heaven and nature sing Kathy Barrick. But I changed it a little. I stitched this one twice this one is my sisters and the frame she picked.

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Poinsettias stitched by Jen Upton. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

I am SO excited! Last year I finished this gorgeous poinsettia cross stitch on a fabric printed with the music for Oh Holy Night. I shipped it off to rensel studio in Utah for framing, and I am completely amazed and in love with the work that they did to make this a truly unique piece. I specifically requested the Holy family and the Star of Bethlehem to be incorporated on the mat, and I don't think I could be any happier with how this all came together ❤️ It will be home for Christmas this year! Thank you so much for your hard work and attention to detail Amber!! I can't wait to see it in person!

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Vervaco/LanArte: Great Blue Herons stitched by Lori Porter. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

This is the sneak peak pic I received this morning of my blue herons piece by Vervaco/lanarte! Amber did an absolutely fantastic job of pulling my mental picture out of my head when I talked to her and transferring it to the matting. I couldn’t be more thrilled!!

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Forevermore stitched by Jaunice Tamme Minor. Pattern (£8.50) designed by Julia Line of Long Dog Samplers. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

I forgot to post! I got my wedding sampler back! The pictures do not do it justice! Jill Rensel and Amber are amazing!

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Designs stitched by Sonia Gan. Patterns designed by Nora Corbett. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

Eva from the Bewitching Pixies Collection

Mirabilia Designs #35: Waiting for Ships

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Forevermore stitched by Tina Stärke. Pattern (£8.50) designed by Julia Line of Long Dog Samplers. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

Amber just emailed this photo! It’s my son’s wedding sampler ❤️

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Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow stitched by Kathleen Virgona Smith. Pattern designed by Carriage House Samplings. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

Another masterpiece by Jill and Amber. I’m beyond thrilled with the framing. The piece is Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow

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Christmas designs stitched by Kathy Nielsen Ray. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

Took my breath away when Amber at Rensel Studio sent the email of these beauties done. I’m awestruck. Absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait until they are home. So look forward to enjoying them this Christmas. UPDATE: they are home as of Nov. 23/23 and WOW absolutely awestruck. The crystals in the Blue Santa border sparkle unbelievably - love love love.

HOUX Tree by Renalto Parolin

Portrait of Santa by Donna Vermilion Giampa

Sweet Dreams Santa by Donna Vermilion Giampa

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Mirabilia Designs #147: Portrait of Veronica & #116: Elizabeth stitched by Patty Jones. Pattern designed by Nora Corbett. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

After they add the glass they will be on the way home. Can't wait! I flipped Elizabeth so they would face each other.

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Electra stitched by Pamela Campbell Smith. Pattern from the Bewitching Pixies Collection by Nora Corbett. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

I'm so very pleased with the matting and framing that was done by Rensel Studio..absolute professionals!

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Designs stitched by Rebecca Burdick Shannon. Patterns designed by Nora Corbett. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

It took just over a year, but well worth the wait! Autumn Queen will join Spring Queen and Winter Queen in my home office. Villa Mirabilia will hang in the living room since my husband really liked her. And he doesn't generally have an opinion on my stitching other "it's nice". Spring Queen stitched in 2002, Ashley’s Roses started in 2002 and finished in 2020, Winter Queen and Violet stitched in 2020. They are done and will be heading back to me soon. I sent them in July of last year. It’s a wonderful feeling to see something you worked so hard on framed so beautifully. I can’t wait to see them in person!

MD #33: Touching the Autumn Sky

MD #13: Winter Queen

MD #34: Spring Queen

MD #45: Autumn Queen

MD #39: Villa Mirabilia

MD #40: Ashley’s Roses

Violet from the Pixie Couture Collection 

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Quinto Acuto (The Pointed Fifth) stitched by Luciana Funtowicz. Pattern (£22.50) designed by Julia Line of Long Dog Samplers. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

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Roxana Corson Reproduction Sampler stitched by Lynn Jones. Pattern ($17) designed by Jean Farish. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.

This is Roxana Corson by Jean Farrish. I LOVE what Amber did! Her talent is beyond description with words. I’m more happy and pleased than I can say. ❤️❤️❤️

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Shared Stitches stitched by Carole Eastburn. Pattern designed at the 2018 Shepherd's Bush Retreat. Framed by Jill Rensel and Amber Hansen of Rensel Studio.