Missed the Finishing Deadline?

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

Fab Four Class Announcement

The Fab Four (NOT the Beatles, silly) are going to do a class at A Stitch in Time Needlework next year during the ANG Seminar in California. Here're all the details.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/10/08/have-i-got-news-for-you/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Another Autumn Shop Newsletter

Quail Run's October newsletter is ready for your viewing pleasure, with both tips on stitching your home on needlepoint canvas and a good substitute for hot fix glue if you want your hot fix crystals to stay put.  There's lots more to see and enjoy,  including a bit about Jo Christensen whose Needlepoint Book is a standard reference for our stitching.
http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/510/081074_qrn_10newsletter2012_20121002121044.pdf

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com