For the finishing on this piece, I basically used the tutorial from Twisted Stitcher EXCEPT, instead of folding in the excess and gluing it down on the back, I ran a basting stitch around the fabric and gathered it to the back of the chipboard form.
I find that gathering instead of folding works much better for round and oval ornaments to give an even distribution of fabric. Then I taped the edges (just in case) before putting the two pieces together.
I also whip stitch my cording or other edging in place instead of gluing. I think it gives a nicer finish.
Chart is "Hocus Pocus" by Heart in Hand
Fabric is 18 count rustic linen (over two)
Threads: Silver Needle kit (included DMC perle, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads perle, Firewerks ribbons)
I also whip stitch my cording or other edging in place instead of gluing. I think it gives a nicer finish.
Chart is "Hocus Pocus" by Heart in Hand
Fabric is 18 count rustic linen (over two)
Threads: Silver Needle kit (included DMC perle, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads perle, Firewerks ribbons)
great idea will share this with my daughter - she does these little pieces too
ReplyDeleteThanks. This was a fun stitch. It's actually pretty good sized - about 6 inches across, but it will look good in the center of a wreath, I think. The same technique works for any sized round ornament, though. I have several more in the 'finished but not finishing finished' pile!
DeleteHow fun! A great finish!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was a fun stitch. They always choose great projects for camp. All three years so far, I've loved every project.
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