Janet Cunningham and Joy Downing are avid stitchers, with a particular fondness for samplers. When it came to framing our finished pieces, we would opt for one of Cathy Campbell’s “Primitive Traditions” frames whenever we had the opportunity. When Cathy made the decision to end her frame-making business to concentrate on designing, we were in a state, to say the least. So when a grain-painting workshop with Cathy was offered through our local needlework shop, we immediately jumped at the chance to learn this centuries-old technique. We were so pleased with the results (a credit to the teacher, for sure) that we thought others might like them, too. Once we were sure Cathy’s decision regarding the frame business was final, we decided to do what we could to fill this void, and Valley House Primitives LLC was born. Janet’s husband, Mike, is our fabulous mill worker, and his woodworking abilities are incomparable, if we do say so ourselves.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about the frames ~ we are happy to assist you! And thanks for visiting us here at Valley House Primitives!
