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
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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
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
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