"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.