Superb Finishing on Display

Ada Hayden of Eye Candy has posted photos of superb finishing of her designs on her blog.  It's a fun display with great ideas for your own finishing, even if you have stitched any Eye Candy designs.

https://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2023/04/favorite-finishes.html?fbclid=IwAR2cnzzOMP5CGrEgatBx0DpSAo13lS_JPatJVIYyvJw_dbgV_-EmorhI8wA

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© Copyright April 7, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

"Coronation Inspired" Needlepoint

I just realized the Royal School of Needlework has a section of their website with "coronation inspired" needlework kits and items.

https://royal-needlework.org.uk/product-category/shop/coronation-inspired/

The Coronation Pillow kit is from One Off Needlework while the Jubilee Crown kit is from the Flanders Tapestry Collection.  Like most British needlepoint, these are kits on larger count canvas (often Interlock) meant to be stitched with tapestry wool.  I believe the designs are printed on the canvas, not painted.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Introduction to Pulled Thread

Needlepaint has an introduction to pulled thread on needlepoint canvas on their blog.

https://www.needlepaint.com/blog/2023/04/03/give-pulled-yarn-stitching-a-try/

There are several books on this whitework technique although most are geared toward other types of ground cloths than needlepoint canvas.  The best book for needlepointers is Carolyn Ambuter's The Open Canvas.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265749100427?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=265749100427&targetid=4580496732614414&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233788&mkgroupid=1230353745471221&rlsatarget=pla-4580496732614414&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=374fc8e81c13171598d8acc42c7f8483

She's also written a booklet on pulled thread called Open Canvas Designs which I found on eBay.

https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=e8HIE02LhHhSeUWwX9LR5ldDVUCUwPYOz2rHX-Sq7tGXYFGR6kjRp7G31R8q9faJrj2gEvOG94QLZ8_dqhPK_CMx-jDhtYKG4sT8LZTFOnKf3eRyBl14IYVgnstZiTtKnWRGBdyQ8OzhHdkBZUpEQKGTh2j_tjFINVSLrmhK7TQcn1TcB2q64vE11PrYMk1VlOsDEvwQ&u=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&rlid=2633cb4b3442189d9273af67042e0e4d

I also recommend looking for vintage pulled thread on needlepoint kits on eBay or Etsy.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125703135410?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338765313&customid=fd9cb6e7c5fe6445dc1249820856c3ca&toolid=20006

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164154228179?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=164154228179&targetid=4580496732614417&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233788&mkgroupid=1230353745471221&rlsatarget=pla-4580496732614417&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=08127459612b15aaa2b610754e8e6bc8

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Self-Finishing Videos from Needlepoint.com

Needlepoint.com has a self-finishing video channel on YouTube, currently about assembling self-finishing change purses, clutches, and luggage tags.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxigCZ8jNRwdby8bLFQVug7NTr8IlNd3

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

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Instructions for Self-Finishing Compacts

Moore Stitching sells compact kits with a variety of canvas designs and the compact itself.  This is the initial design with leaves but there are many more available.

https://moorestitching.com/products/compact-kit-monogram?_pos=109&_fid=52de96955&_ss=c

Here is how they are assembled.  When you buy the compact kit, you get self-finishing instructions included, but it's nice to have some idea before you buy.

https://moorestitching.com/pages/self-finishing-compact-mirror?_pos=24&_sid=188d88399&_ss=r

By the way, I use Aleene's Tacky Glue which dries clear in an hour.  It's a useful item to have in your stitching tool box.

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 2, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.