Monday, June 22, 2020

Nifty Needlework Finishing

Hello friends - I'm back for a quick evening post - it seems this is the quietest/easiest time of day to sit down and visit with you! I thought I would stop by tonight and share some recent needlework finishes I completed for a favorite customer. These needlework pieces were all for one wonderful customer...and she is THE BEST to work with - a box of needlework arrives with the instructions of "do whatever you think works best" - these are the type of orders that make the time in my studio rewarding and fun. I get to choose all the backing fabrics, shapes, and embellishments...and truth be told, that is my favorite part!! I had fun picking coordinating fabrics for the backs, picking trims (special thanks to Lady Dot Creates) and making the twisted cord...and, as always, adding the finishing touches...

One piece I should share more about - the little Queen Bee tin. This is one of those pieces where I had an idea in mind and it turned out just like I planned. I have several different sizes of tins on hand (this round tin has a diameter of approximately 2.5" and has a screw top lid) and worked quite well. I mounted the cross stitch on the top and a little padded circle of coordinating cotton fabric inside (both embellished with Hand-dyed Pom Pom Trim by Lady Dot Creates)...attached a black gingham ribbon around the top perimeter...and I covered the base of the tin with black wool fabric. This worked out so well, I will definitely be using it for future finishes...a BRD signature finish to add to my list!

I hope you enjoy these images...and maybe you will be inspired to pull out your most recent cross stitch piece and do a little needlework finishing yourself. Designers/details are listed with the images when available...fabrics in the photos are used for backing and/or lining...

Queen Bee Mini Card - Prairie Schooler

Queen Bee Mini Card - Prairie Schooler

Set Free Pinkeep - Scattered Seeds Sampler

Set Free Pinkeep - Scattered Seeds Sampler

Tired Trio - Plum Street Samplers

Apple Pickin - Little House Needleworks

Autumn Urn - Ewe & I & Friends

Bloom Where You’re Planted - Brenda Gervais


Chris Moose Berry - Erica Michaels

Chris Moose Berry - Erica Michaels
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Seasons Greetings - Little House Needleworks


O Christmas Tree - Lizzie Kate


Flowers and Plaid - Trail Creek Farm


This order also included several project bags that are shown above - the awesome bicycle fabric was used for an Artist Bag....and the adorable sheep fabric was used for a Small Project Bag and a Large Project Bag.

Tonight I am working on a couple large piles of project bags...and then I will be back on needlework finishing for a bit - I have a BUNCH of Christmas ornaments to finish for several new customers. 

I also have a couple really fun projects to work on for Poppie Cotton - I have a couple of their gorgeous upcoming fabric collections to work with for two blog tours later this year. I truly adore their fabrics, so I am thrilled to be working with them on some very special projects. I will stop back soon to share some images of these beautiful fabrics and give you a couple hints about what I am working on...

6 comments:

  1. Your finishing is beautiful.
    I love your bicycle fabric bag, so sweet.


    Catherine

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  2. Beautiful finishing , thank you I have some great ideas now.
    Have a fun week doing what you love.

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  3. They are all gorgeous!
    that little Bee box is so darn cute.
    Great finishing.
    Marilyn

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  4. Each finished item is simply incredible and beautiful. That tin idea is darling. Do you know who the designer is for the pumpkin you turned into a pillow? It is always a treat to see your creativity and finishing, my friend! xoxoxo

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  5. Your finishing is fabulous. The backing materials that you find for these pieces I am envious of. I have to been able to find as great matches as you have, but I have not been to a quilt shop since the COVID-19 shutdown. I hope to be able to get out soon. It is just a bit scary still for me.

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  6. I made a face mask for our priest from the bike fabric. He is a cyclist

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