If you missed the finishing deadline to have things ready for Christmas, you can always stitch them together yourself. Here's what Michelle of Bristly Thistle says about self-finishing.
http://bristlythistle.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/sandys-finishing-touches-2010-edition/
I do a lot of my own finishing, particularly ornaments. I don't enjoy it since being patient is a big requirement (and I'm not!) but it sure saves a lot of money! I don't own any finishing books, but I have used Summer Louise's tutorial to finish a mini sock and it turned out very well!
http://summerlouise.blogspot.com/2008/11/learn-to-finish-miniature-christmas.html
Summer's book on needlepoint finishing (and other books) are available here as paperbacks, eBooks, and PDF downloads. I've not seen any of her books but I found the tutorial above very helpful.
http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=636550
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Missed the Finishing Deadline?
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2 comments:
The next issue of Needlepoint Now has a great article on how to finish a round ornament.
Thanks, Melinda! That's the November-December issue?
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