Taking a Kelly Starke Class on Finishing

The NJNA Chapter of ANG sponsored an ornament finishing class with Kelly Starke as the teacher.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2023/10/08/ornament-finishing-workshop/

Melita took the class and also reported on it.

https://melitastitches4fun.com/2023/10/11/finishing-class-with-kelly-starke-with-bells-of-scotch/

They did round ornaments first, then shaped ornaments.  Everyone had a good time and learned something.

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© Copyright October 9, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Leaves with a Wired Edge: The Movie

Kelly of Start Art Designs just posted a free video demonstrating how to finish leaves with a wired edge.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIqv9sizdUk

This is particularly interesting given how many folks are stitching the Kam Wenzloff leaf wreath from Needlepoint Now magazine.  It's a long video but shows everything you need to do if you want leaves you can bend into position.  By the way, the list of supplies Kelly mentions is on her website here.  Note that I think you want to use the thinner interfacing, not the extra firm interfacing.  This allows the leaf to be more bendable.

https://irp.cdn-website.com/b43f9d76/files/uploaded/Supply%20List%20Leaf%20Wreath.pdf

By the way, I couldn't find the finishing video Kelly says was posted on Needlepoint Now's website but there is a written tutorial here.

https://www.needlepointnow.com/layers-of-leaves-finishing-guide/

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Learn Finishing Via Video

Kelly Starke Malchele of Starke Art Designs now has pay to view tutorials on various types of finishing.  The costs vary according to the complexity and length of the project.

https://form.jotform.com/221416239378055?fbclid=IwAR1ywntkFm5vBMWP23FT3Mah1n5oty-Px8_YQEP7Zmn4pLT4KdCNfjGtCWk

Kelly's website has the materials lists for what is needed to follow along in each class on her website.

https://www.starkeartdesigns.com/classesandshop

If you are curious about Kelly's videos, she has free YouTube videos on how to paint a canvas you can watch.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlZp3jrW-qEL_W-lj-CCyYPNKwpAMBByJ

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Finishing Practice Kits Available

Kelly of Starke Art Designs is not only a needlepoint designer, she's a finisher and is teaching finishing techniques through videos and the Needlepoint Self-Finishers group on Facebook.

Here is her YouTube page of how to finish various types of needlepoint videos.

https://www.youtube.com/user/starkeart

Here is the link to the Needlepoint Self-Finishers group.  You have to join the group on Facebook to see the postings.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122934116489655/?multi_permalinks=361961215920276

The latest thing Kelly's offering is a practice kit with a simple shaped design and the materials needed to finish it on her Etsy store.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StarkeArtDesigns?ref=shop_sugg

If you ever wanted to try your hand at finishing, check out Kelly's resources.

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Attaching a Sawtooth Hanger

Kelly of Starke Art posted photos showing how to sew a sawtooth hanger to the back of a sign or something similar to hang on the wall.  She recommends you sew through the foam core in the center, not just the fabric, to secure it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122934116489655/permalink/350308133752251/

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© Copyright May 16, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Starke Art Reveal

In a sign of the creative advertising needlepoint designers are using, Kelly of Starke Art reveals her newest designs on YouTube.  The best part?  Your favorite shop can now send Kelly's dimensional pieces to her for finishing.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AWbtQsdmZg

Details on her new website.

http://www.starkeartdesigns.com/welcome.html

CBK distributes her work.  You can browse all her designs on their website.

https://www.cbkneedlepoint.com/starke-art-designs.html

Keep up the creativity, Kelly!  You are an inspiration.

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Standup Feet

Kelly of Starke Art Designs uses glass drawer pulls as feet for standups when she does finishing.  Use the side arrows to see all the photos of the Santa under construction and as a finished piece.

https://www.facebook.com/StarkeArtDesigns/photos/pcb.5181787358518056/5181787208518071

You can buy these at hardware stores but Etsy has a better selection of unusual ones.  Look for ones that have long screws to attach to your piece and that have flat fronts so they will stand up securely.

https://www.etsy.com/market/glass_drawer_pulls

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© Copyright December 24, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Tips for Using Curved Needles in Finishing

Starke Art shows how to use a curved needle and fishing line in finishing.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO4gKQVgC8I

There are some great ideas for those doing self-finishing.

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© Copyright June 22, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Mini Christmas Stockings UPDATED

Starke Art has a two part video on small stocking finishing which Brenda used for her little mini sock.  The links are below, but first, here's her finished stocking.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2021/02/stocking-brocaded-elegance-updated-22621.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo88ns18iIc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11XaiVLhZy4

UPDATE:  Here's another little mini sock Brenda finished using the Starke Art tutorials.

https://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2021/03/delicate-flowers-stocking-by-pat-mazu.html

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How to Finish Mini Stockings: The Two Part Movie

Kelly Starke Maichele of Starke Art Designs has posted a two part video about finishing mini stockings using hand sewing on YouTube.  She says this is a rough take on it without editing but I found it interesting and informative.  Note that the hot glue she uses is in the middle of the design, not touching the needlepoint or backing fabric on the outsides.  Of course you can stitch all this but it will easily double the amount of time you will need to finish a mini sock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0iU18tGMhQttA_9EYW7Q97LnPOfUftYgZp3tKZUAY1OUAoXJLFujTVJcE&v=vo88ns18iIc&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2fYfH3yFbEUGTICAaZZFcW5iM6pvvwNSWnzaCSgH3mfLNdkYSNo6Vpn-w&v=11XaiVLhZy4&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for trying to help us learn finishing, Kelly!

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© Copyright January 5, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Finishing Video by Starke Art Designs

Folks who do their own finishing will want to see this video by Kelly Starke Maichele of Starke Art Designs on how to finish open topped ornaments the easy way. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbhM76LfWPM&feature=youtu.be

You can reach Kelly to arrange finishing via Osterville Needlepoint.
http://www.ostervilleneedlepointshop.com

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