The Finisher's Role

The finisher is responsible for elevating our stitching from the box under the bed or the back of the drawer to a showstopper on display.  In the link below, Anne shows off her little penguin stockings, one for a girl and one for a boy, that she designed for siblings.  Her local shop turned her designs into real Christmas treats that can be cherished for years.
http://thecapestitcher.blogspot.com/2013/05/from-start-to-finish.html

Diane's just gotten finishing back as well.  She has the fascinating earmuff ornaments from Linda Lahn, a Renaissance Designs puppies bookmark, and a cute Painted Pony angel to show off here.
http://www.dianestakingtimeouttoneedlepoint.com/2013/05/finishing-from-angela.html

Wait'll you see Patti's stitching!  The finishing is different on each design to match the use Patti planned for it.
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2b1a4dafdf1ba6e29e773aa79&id=b13bf99ee8&e=73961ee0ea

Associated Talents' Skeletor

Rear View

Remember Skeletor, the small Halloween ornament from Associated Talents?  I call him Bob.  Bob's a 2 1/2 inch square Halloween ornament from Associated Talents that I finished over a year ago and put away.  Now Skeletor has been at West Coast Finishing, becoming the ornament of my dreams!
http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/04/so-what-has-jane-been-stitching.htmlhttp://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com/2012/04/serendipitous-bob.html

Boxed Sides with Pompoms

Many thanks to Sue Parsons at West Coast Finishing for coming up with a way to enhance Bob without overwhelming this small piece.  Finishers are the unsung heroes of the world of needlepoint!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Listening to Kids

Pepita's experience designing to a child's requirements is both a charming story and a great idea.
http://needlepointofview.com/2013/05/08/tefillin-bet-hamikdash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tefillin-bet-hamikdash

By the way, if you are looking for Judaic canvases, follow the link to do some fun browsing at Pepita's other website.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.