| Stitching is my passion. But I enjoy doing the finishing work on my stitchery, too! So I've decided to share my ideas on how I move stitched pieces out of the drawer and onto display.
These step-by-step techniques are presented in a "slide show" format.
Bags and Purses
Pocket Tote Bag
Bell Pulls
Bell Pull Hardware
Bookmarks
Suede Bookmark
Easels
Easel (adhesive free)
Needleroll
Basic Needleroll
by Judith Romijn
Ornaments
Banner on a Hanger Ornament
Basic Padded Ornament
Felt Frame Ornament
Foam Core Base Ornament
Tuck Ornament
Other finishing techniques, not so thoroughly documented, can be found in my Stitcher's Studio in Cameo's Corner
Banners and Wall Hangings
Door Knocker
Felt Banner
Fringed Banner
Perforated Plastic with Sewn Felt Backing
Tab Top Quilted Banner
Wire Whimsey
Bookmarks
Aida Banding
Embroidery on Paper
Fabric Backed
Felt with Window
Fringed Ends
Off-Center Motif
Cards
Embroidery on Paper
Stitched Inside Message
Stitched Motif on Front
Stitchery through Window Frame
Covered Containers
Satin Box with Lid Insert
Paper Mache Box with Flat Lid
Plastic Pencil Holder
Tin Pencil Holder
Wooden Box with Lipped Lid
Cubes / Free Standing
No Sew Decorative Cube
Tall Triangle
Framing
Applique to Ground Fabric
Embroidery Hoop Frame
Embellished Frame
Fabric Mat
Fabric over Stretcher Bars
Glass Sandwich
Padded Standing Frame (Easy Easel)
Poster Board Mat
"Puffi" 3-D
Ribbon Mat
Jewelry
Button Cover Lapel Pin
Felt Padded Lapel Pin
Perforated Paper Pin
Magnets
Foam Core Magnet
Needlework Accessories
Canvas Needleroll
Covered Button Scissors Fob
ShotPut
Tin Topper
Vertical Pincushion
Ornaments
Ornaments: Finishing Techniques
Basic Padded with Extra Batting
Basic Padded Ornament, glued
Basic Padded Ornament with Wired Beaded Edge Treatment
Beads on Perforated Paper
Canvas over a Styrofoam Ball
Fabric Banner
Felt Backing on Fabric
Felt Backing on Fabric, stuffed
Felt Backing on Perforated Plastic
Felt with Buttonhole Stitch Edge
Felt with Whip Stitch Edge
Finishing Form
Fringed, Sewn to Pillow
Perforated Paper Banner
Sticky Board
Stuffed and Fringed Pillows
Stuffed Pillow with Fringe and Twine Hanger
Twisted Wire Hanger
Windsock
Pillows
Button-On
Jelly Roll
Knife Edge with Two-Color Border and Cording
Knife Edge with Surprise on Back
Sachets
Looped Ribbon Edge
Sachet Bag
Stockings
Felt with Buttonhole Stitch Edge
I also help organize a Yahoo! Group where we discuss various ways to finish needlework. If you're interested in learning to finish your stitchery, or already know how and want to help others learn, please join us!
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