The Professional Finisher at Work

The Nimble Needle up in Jersey just got a box of customer pillows back from their finisher. They are fabulous!  The finisher even dyed fibers to make the rooster's fluffy trim.  Who knew a finisher would go that far?!
http://www.nimbleneedlenj.com/latest-finishing/

Bedecked and Beaddazzled has a Kimberly Santa pillow back.  Look what their finisher did in the fabric edges!
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2015/03/santa-up-close.html

Each piece is wonderful in a different way.  What a difference a good finisher makes!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright March 15, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Professional Restorer at Work

Melissa talks about several needlepoint restoration projects on her website. The first is a family crest.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=759

The second is a folk art pillow from the 1930s.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=821

The third is a pillow chewed by a pet.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=789

The fourth is a picture that had to be reblocked and reframed.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=412

The process (and the projects!) is fascinating.  But after all this, you may wonder why folks bother. This is Melissa's answer.
http://www.collector-repair-services.com/?p=334

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright February 18, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.