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?
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!
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! :)
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.
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.
WOW..... such talent you possess, many beautiful finishes.
ReplyDeleteI have tried quite a few different finishes over the years.
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!
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful beaded finishes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes, yes!
ReplyDeleteI think your sampler bag is especially amazing with beading, embroidery and the finish cording, super.
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.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Beautiful finishes!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautifully finished projects!
ReplyDeleteI use a lot of twisted cord but really should use more beads. Hopefully your post has inspired me to do just that! :)
You do great finishing! ArianefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in The People's Choice this month.
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
What a lot of wonderful finishing examples. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThat'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.
ReplyDeleteYou are so productive and your work is so beautiful -- every piece.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
Love all of your beautiful finishes Pamela.
ReplyDeleteLinda