Back to Christmas. I have tried a new-to-me finish for this ornament, one that I have wanted to try for a while. With this piece being a small size, the design working out at 8cm square on 32ct I thought I would have a go. It's nice to do something different for a change instead of the same old, same old.
Of course I had to put my own slant on things with the bow to hide the ends of the cording. I can't tell you how accurately I measured the cording. I only had to cut the knot off, after I had bonded the end. Of course it wasn't measured and was only good fortune that it fitted nicely around the centrepiece.
For the bow itself I pinched the centre together and sewed in place. I just thought it was better that a knot, although it wouldn't of been too bulky, the simple things are usually the best in some cases. Again this is the first time I have tried this method of making a bow ... and it certainly won't be the last.
Blue House In Winter - Little House Needleworks.
32ct Dirty Belfast Linen.
Used mixture of recommended threads.
From Just Cross Stitch Ornament Issue 2012.
That looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue house and the finish is great.
Marilyn
A beautiful little ornament.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Manuela
Beautiful finishing!!
ReplyDeleteOohhhh......love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I have made my bows like this for some time now and I love them lots :)
ReplyDeleteThe Blue makes this ornament pop. It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Andrea!!! Your stitching and finishing are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab, love it. Your giveraway is in the post enjoy.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! The blue fabric plus white ribbon really make the whole finish sparkle!
ReplyDeleteOh its beautiful I love the colours x
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the stitching and finishing!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, and I love how you finished it!
ReplyDeleteyou did a wonderful job! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeletebellissimo. complimenti cry68
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning finish!
ReplyDeleteLove the finishing! And anything Little House Needleworks touches my heart. I just started a new stitching blog after a few months hiatus at stitcherista.blogspot.com. I would love for you to check it out and become a follower!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on the ornament finishing. Do you want to share how you did it?
ReplyDeleteLinda
Such a beautiful ornament and love the way you finished it. So pretty.
ReplyDeletelove Annette
Adorable finish!
ReplyDeleteVery, very well done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Andrea, love the blue fabric :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Andrea!
ReplyDeleteI make all of my bows this way to minimize the bulkiness of a knot.
It's a winter blue day here...flurries, cold, windy and dreary.
Have a good week ahead!
Your ornament is beautiful Andrea.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you finished it.
Margaret
Really love that blue ornament with the cute bow, Andrea. I've finished some the same way, too, but still seem to always return to my favorite little pillow finishes :)
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty : )
ReplyDeleteBeautifully finished, love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Great finish! Beautiful ornament! I love blue :-))
ReplyDeleteWunderschön, und die Farben passen toll zusammen. Grüße aus Deutschland,
ReplyDeleteMartina
A gorgeous finish.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Andrea , I will have to maybe try that. Hope the postie comes knocking this week!
ReplyDeleteStunning finish, congrats on a great result.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish, congratulations
ReplyDeleteI am in the process of finishing this design...wish I had seen your creative finish first, I love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning finish Andrea! I like the bow on the side idea. I always have trouble measuring out cord for an ornament!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully finished Andrea.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely design and your finish is perfect for it. Your colour choice for the backing fabric makes the design really pop out.
ReplyDeleteLooks stunning, beautiful finish xx
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