"Needlework: From Stitch to Finish" once again available...

Just a quick note with some good news. 

*** My last finishing book, “Needlework: From Stitch to Finish” is once again available. ***

 “Needlework: From Stitch to Finish”, as a black-and-white printed, soft-bound book, at Lulu. 
This is the way the book was originally published.  I was able to lower the price as the publisher charges less for black-and-white.

 “Needlework: From Stitch to Finish”, as an instant, full color download, at Lulu.The download is the same file, just in full-color.  You can keep on your computer or print out the pages you need and put them in a binder. 

“Needlework: From Stitch to Finish”, as a full-color, soft-bound book, at Lulu.
Again, this is the same book, in full color.  The price is more because of the color printing. 

Thank you, dear needlework friends, for your support.

***Some of you may remember what happened – I had three computer crashes in a row, losing lots of information and many design files.  The back-up disk in the safe deposit box was corrupted.  I couldn’t find my third backup.  Well, over a year later, I found the third disk!  The book is complete and I was able to quickly upload it to the publisher as all the “pre-work” had already been done; it was just the actual file missing.

Pillows - Fish and Duck

These needlepoint pillows are finished with green linen fabric with zippered backs.  Both have a knife edge finish.  The fish pillow has self-welted cording.  The duck pillow uses a purchased brown twisted cording edge.  

Box Cushion - Jaguar

This Candace Bahouth design is finished as a large boxed cushion.  It has self-welted cording with a side gusset to create a box shape.  A custom down insert was made.  Zippered back.  The green linen was sent by the client.  

Geometric Messenger Bag

This geometric needlepoint design was finished into a large tote bag.  It is big enough for a library trip or even to hold a quilt.  The fabric is black twill with a red twill lining.  The edge is top-stitched and the black strap is adjustable and can be worn over the shoulder or cross-body messenger style.  

Finished March 2010.

Pillows - Silk Asian Set

This Asian-Inspired pillow pair features:

• Fabric-framed fronts to enlarge the front
• Silk dupioni fabric was requested for finishing as the pillows are stitched in silk threads
• Self-welted cording with small gimp insert
• Boxed shape with side gussets
• Down inserts
• Zippered backs

Finished March 2010.

Finishing Albums Moved Over...

I just finished a massive move of my finishing albums.  I moved my finished pictures from the website on which they used to be hosted into this blog.  This way it will be much easier for people to see examples of the various types of finishing and things I have made.

Please note that I am not accepting new finishing clients.  I just hope that people enjoy looking through the pictures and getting ideas for their own stitching.

Lots of the pictures don't have a named designer - if you recognize a design for sure please leave a comment on that item and I will add the designer name to it.

Use the tag cloud on the right to easily move through the items and get ideas.

Thanks for your patience!

Advent Ornament Tree

A selection of tiny needlepoint ornaments are finished for an advent calendar.  These are all the same size, 1.5" square. Various trims are used on the edges to add interest, and brass rings are used as hangers at the top so they can be attached to the tree with ribbon.  Canvases by Princess and Me.  These are the shop models and were available as a monthly club at The Needlepointer, a needlework store in Everett, Washington.

Amanda Lawford Birthday Ornament

This needlepoint design is finished into a square ornament with a padded front and hard back.  It is backed in purple silk dupioni and trimmed in custom pink and purple twisted cording that is looped at the corners.  The decorative tassel at the bottom matches the design.  Design by Amanda Lawford.

Christmas Cracker

This needlepoint design is finished into a Christmas Cracker using gathered red silk dupioni and custom curled ribbon.  The cracker is hard and has open ends just like a real cracker.  Design by Melissa Shirley.

Candy Cane Ornament

This cross-stitch ornament is finished with a candy-cane striped fabric.  The edges of the design are mitered and the center is padded while the edge is a crisp flange.  Tiny red and gold twisted cording completes the finishing.  

Kathy Schenkel Ornaments

These handpainted canvases were finished into tubular (tube) ornaments.  They are stuffed with fiberfill and have hard ends.  The tops are covered in ultrasuede to match the hair, and the bottoms is covered in ultrasuede or wool felt to match.  Cording is custom made.  Design by Kathy Schenkel.  Finished for the 2007 ANG Baltimore auction.

 

 

Santa Pops

 

These needlepoint ornaments are finished into "Santa Pops" a phrase coined by my husband, or ornaments-on-a-dowel.  Each needlepoint is finished into a flat, odd-shaped ornament, with a hard back and padded front.  Custom twisted cording and ribbon bows accent the design.  

Designs by Janet Zickler Casey.  

Melissa Shirley Snowman Ornament

This Christmas ornament is a perfect circle.  The front is stuffed slightly for a rounded look, while the back is finished with burgundy velveteen on a hard, flat back.  The twisted cording is burgundy and gold.  Hand-painted needlepoint canvas design by Melissa Shirley.  Stitched by me.

Snowman Stocking Ornament

This miniature stocking is backed in blue velvet fabric and lined in white satin moire.  The custom trim matches the snowman. 

Snowman Ornament

This hand painted needlepoint canvas is finished into a shaped stuffed ornament.  The backing is blue satin moire and the custom cording is made to match the design. 

Chanukah Ornament

This needlepoint design is finished into a square ornament.  It has a hard back and a padded front.  The back is covered in blue velvet fabric and the twisted cording uses leftover threads from the design.

Shiny Brite Ornaments

A collection of Shiny Brite ornaments by Deborah Wilson.  These needlepoint ornaments are finished into "odd-shaped" ornaments that are stuffed, backed with silk dupioni, and trimmed with white double-twisted cording.  Stitched by me.

Dimensions Angels Ornament

Each of the six ornaments is a perfect circle. They are backed with green velvet fabric and trimmed with green and gold cording. The little bows at the top are made of 1/4 and 1/8" ribbon, and are removable should the client prefer a "cleaner" look. Design by Laine Gordon of Dimensions.

Dog Star Ornament

This needlepoint ornament is finished into a star.  It is trimmed with looped red ribbon and backed with red silk dupioni.  A ceramic dog bone button hangs from the bottom of the ornament.

Santa Ornaments

A collection of Santa Ornaments.  Each has an odd shape.  They each have padded fronts and hard backs, and are finished with either silk dupioni or velvet to suit the design.  Custom-made twisted cording accents the designs without being overwhelming.  All are hand-painted canvas designs.  

Sweater Topper Ornament

This handpainted canvas was finished into a topper ornament.  The hard back is blue suede, the exact color of the blue thread.  The front is slightly padded.  Pearl edging is sewn on and metal hanger is sewn inside for easy hanging.

Shelly Tribbey Santa Ornament

This needlepoint design was finished as a stuffed star ornament.  Custom red twisted cording accents the edges and hanger, and it is backed with dark red velvet.  Hand-painted canvas, design by Shelly Tribbey.

Mr. Pig Ornament

This square ornament was finished as a flat ornament.  It has a red silk dupioni backing and a custom beaded edge.  Hand-painted needlepoint canvas by Princess and Me.

Victoria Sampler Ornaments

These ornaments are a mix of sampler stitches and Hardanger.  The Hardanger ornaments are interlined with red velvet to show off the Hardanger cutwork.  Twisted cording accents the designs.  Design by Thea Dueck.

Hands to Work Ornament

This Christmas Pear is finished with wool felt backing and leaves, and trimmed with a matching twisted cording and copper stars.  Design by Hands to Work from the 2005 Just Cross-Stitch Ornament magazine.

NOEL Pillow Ornament - 2005

This fun design is finished into a pillow ornament with a fabric frame with mitered corners.  Accented with red ribbon, the design is by Sue Hillis and is from the 2005 Just Cross-Stitch Ornament magazine.

Santa Beaded-Edge Ornament

This needlepoint canvas was finished into a flat ornament that follows the shape of the design.  The front is slightly padded, while the back is hard.  It is backed with blue fabric that matches the blue wool.  The edge and hanger are made of petite seed beads.  Hand-painted canvas from Elain Magnin Needlepoint.

Easter Egg Ornament

This Easter Egg ornament is stuffed to give it an egg shape.  The edge is trimmed with silk ribbon and glass beads.  The backing is rose silk dupioni and there is a twisted cording hanger.  Hand-painted needlepoint canvas.

Goldwork Ornament Pair

These Goldwork ornaments are finished into oval ornaments with hard backs and padded fronts.  The backs are covered with rose silk dupioni.  The cording is made of Silk N' Ivory thread and wrapped in gold Kreinik threads,  The canvas front is lined in gold fabric to give a subtle sheen.

Skating Ornament

This needlepoint design is finished into a miniature skate.  It is lined with pink silk fabric and decorated with custom twisted cording and satin ribbons to match the design.

Brightneedle Ornament

This small design is finished into a flat ornament, which is then accented with hand-dyed silk ribbon and backed with silk dupioni fabric to match.  Pearls in the edging further accent the design.  Design by Brightneedle from the 2005 Just Cross-Stitch Ornament magazine.

Brittercup Kitty Ornament

This tiny ornament is finished into a flanged pillow ornament with four fabric-covered buttons made to match the backing.  Twisted cording accents the design and works as a hanger.  Design by Brittercup Designs from the 2005 Just Cross-Stitch Ornament magazine.

Noel Pillow Ornament

This Noel design is finished around a red silk pillow, which is then tufted with a center brass button.  This elegant design is by Homespun Elegance from the 2005 Just Cross-Stitch Ornament magazine.

Tube Ornaments

This handpainted canvas was finished into a tubular (tube) ornament.  It is stuffed with hard ends.  The top is covered in ultrasuede to match the hair, and the bottom is covered in white velvet to match the gown.  Tassel and cording were custom made.  Design by Kathy Schenkel.  Finished for the 2006 ANG Tucson auction.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Ornaments

These handpainted canvases were finished into heart ornaments.  They are backed with red velvet and trimmed with pearl beads around the edges.  Twisted cord hangers were custom made.  Designs by Sandy Jenkins.  Finished for the 2006 ANG Tucson auction.

Advent Ornaments

Six more tiny needlepoint ornaments.  These are all the same size, 1.5" square. Various trims are used on the edges to add interest, and brass rings are used as hangers at the top so they can be attached to a tree with ribbon.  Canvases by Princess and Me.  I have finished hundreds of these ornaments over the years.