A-Z Challenge 2016
F is for finish
Which is something I like to do!!
For many years I would just frame my cross stitch or put it in a draw when it was completed!! Then I discovered the 'Art of Finishing' if my cross stitch into Ornaments (Ornies) or hangers :) One time I got adventurous and framed Conor's Karate Dog with his certificate :) Conor adores it :)
Karate Dog |
Ornie for a gift |
There is a vast amount of ideas on-line for turning your stitching into something special :)
I really enjoy making lovely items :)
Today I am making Cara a cushion using fabric, felt and buttons with just a hint I'd stitching! Let's hope I can finish it off nice :)
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I will 'finish' now haha
Bye for now
Heather
@xstitchchick
Wonderful finishes , looking forward to seeing the pillow soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think I will be making cushions until I'm 100!! lol
DeleteFinishing off stitched pieces can often be the most difficult and/or expensive thing to do. I now try to finish each piece once stitched instead of adding it to my Box of Shame. It's not always easy though and I expect there are many stitchers who won't admit how many pieces they have waiting to be finished!! :)
ReplyDeleteYes my box of shame is shameful lol
DeleteLovely finishes and the karate one is amazing. No wonder Conor loves it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome finishes Heather. I hope someday to be able to make all these little characters that I'm stitching this month into ornaments. I have no idea how.
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Thank you! If you want some help with making your little characters into ornaments please give me a shout :D Happy to help :D
DeleteLove your stitching blog :) I usually just frame my stitches, but I'm quickly running out of wall space! Hanging ornaments and pillows are great alternatives. I've also turned a couple into book covers :)
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I love your karate stitching with the sertificate, what a great idea! I like making ornaments too, at least if I can avoid dragging out the sewing machine.
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