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Saturday, July 6, 2019

The People's Choice SAL - Finishing

Jo at Serendipidous Stitching is hosting a Stitch A Long the first Saturday of the month, with the topics chosen by her readers.  This month's topic is finishing.

I love a beaded edge and posted a little tutorial on how to do it here.











I like all kinds of little toolie things for stitching and posted a little tutorial on how to make pin keeps here. This technique also works well for ornaments.



 



This isn't my idea, but I like using it to finish an ornament because the front and back are all from one piece.











I made a sampler bag, with a beaded edge and twisted cord edging and explained how to do it here.




I frequently finish ornaments flat and add twisted cord that I make.  I posted how to do it here. 








Here is how to finish a stitched piece into a little bag.




These are my most common ways to finish things.  What are your ideas for finishing needlework?


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14 comments:

  1. JulieJuly 6, 2019 at 5:33 AM

    WOW..... such talent you possess, many beautiful finishes.
    I have tried quite a few different finishes over the years.

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  2. QueeniepatchJuly 6, 2019 at 7:22 AM

    I have always been impressed by your finishes, but the beaded one is my favourite. When you posted the tutorial in 2014 I wanted to try it, but haven't. It is time to do it TODAY!

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  3. Faith...July 6, 2019 at 10:06 AM

    Lots of beautiful beaded finishes!

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  4. JanieJuly 6, 2019 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful finishes, yes!
    I think your sampler bag is especially amazing with beading, embroidery and the finish cording, super.

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  5. Carol- Beads and BirdsJuly 6, 2019 at 10:22 PM

    Lots of finishes!! They are all so pretty. You might know that I LOVE beads, lol. I never miss an opportunity to sneak some into a project.
    xx, Carol

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  6. Our photosJuly 7, 2019 at 12:59 AM

    Beautiful finishes!

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  7. RachelJuly 7, 2019 at 4:29 PM

    So many beautifully finished projects!
    I use a lot of twisted cord but really should use more beads. Hopefully your post has inspired me to do just that! :)

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  8. AriadneJuly 7, 2019 at 10:11 PM

    You do great finishing! ArianefromGreece!

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  9. VireyaJuly 8, 2019 at 6:02 AM

    You really have a great repertoire of finishes. The beads are probably my favourite to look at, although I have never tried any of your finishes.

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  10. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJuly 9, 2019 at 4:37 AM

    Thanks for taking part in The People's Choice this month.
    You DO love a beaded finish, don't you? They all look lovely too.
    I really like the Japanese lady with her padded kimono.
    I also like the diamond ornaments, that is a neat way to finish an ornie. Another technique for me to try!
    I love how inspiring all these posts are.

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  11. beadgirlJuly 9, 2019 at 9:39 AM

    What a lot of wonderful finishing examples. Inspiring!

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  12. Leonore WintererJuly 9, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    That's a great overview! You are so creative with your finishing and I really need to try out a couple of those tutorials. I especially love the beaded edges on the round ornaments.

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  13. JeanieJuly 10, 2019 at 12:33 AM

    You are so productive and your work is so beautiful -- every piece.

    I have to say I have several oranments needlepointed that were never "finished" -- the stitching is but I have no idea how to put them together!

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  14. LindaJuly 10, 2019 at 1:33 AM

    Love all of your beautiful finishes Pamela.

    Linda

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