Friday Finishing: What a Difference Finishing Makes

This morning Ada proves beyond a doubt that the finishing really adds to a piece. Look at all her CandyLand Christmas canvases, each made up differently!  The finishing really reflects the personality of the stitcher and the setting in which the piece will live.
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2013/12/merry-christmas-happy-new-year.html

One stitcher can choose a variety of projects, too, each reflecting an aspect of his or her personality or in this case--the personalities the Christmas stocking was created for.  These stockings all belong to family members of the owner of the Enriched Stitch.  Who knew the tree was really orange?  I always remember it as gold when I lived in The City....
http://astheneedleturns.com/merry-christmas-2/

Here's a totally different way of finishing those Painted Pony angels.  It will work for many stand up type small figures, too.
http://needlepointland.com/2013/12/23/halo-i-love-u/

A lot of us find finishing very expensive and not always exactly what we dreamed, so I was excited when Liz discovered this cute self-finishing ornament.  They are called Christmas Tucks.
http://lizartblog.blogspot.com/2013/12/candy-cane-ornament.html

 Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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