Finishing tips....

Thanks for all of your comments regarding

my little fat men.   If you are even
thinking about stitching them, go ahead
because they are aquick and fun stitch. 

I hope LK does another series!

I've had several people ask how I attach

my ric rac and thought I would share

my best stitch for finishing trim....

a liquid stitch!

My sewing skills, when it comes to detail,

are limited (which means I'm just lazy!)

Another stitcher recommended this to me one

time and I have to say I'm hooked.   It is very easy

to use, dries quickly but still allows you to adjust

your trim before it is set.  It doesn't take too much

either so my little bottle has lasted me for over

a year now.  I have used it with chenille trim

also without a hitch.   I know there several

brands available and expect you would 

get similar results.  

Someone else asked about the look of the ric rac

so I thought I would show a pic from the side. 

The backing fabric I chose is more for form

than fashion.   The fabric is actually an outdoor

canvas and I used it for its stiffness.  Once
stuffed, the little pillow holds its shape better.

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I picked these beauties up today from my framer

and thought I would share.   By this time

tomorrow, all will be gracing my wall.

CHS "Americana"

I {love} this frame molding.

BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"

The darker frame really changed the look of this sampler.

BBD "Their Song"

 

I used the same molding for this one because of the

little hint of gold detail.

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Well...I hope to have another Challenge finish

this weekend so I am off to stitch! 

Happy stitching....

Very productive weekend.....

...for hubby and I in both the yard and house, but I did find a little time to steal away to stitch.

 BOAF "Bitter Flower Sampler"

28ct coffee-dyed evenweave

w/recommended ST

Another Crazy Challenge piece....number six....

is finished.   This one ran hot and cold as far

as my interest because the colors in the flower 

looked so different from the model pic. 

But once I really got going and it began to

develop, it was much more enjoyable to stitch. 

Spring time....bees & all

BOAF is another designer I discovered a little late but am lucky enough to have a few more of their designs.   I really do like their style and know I will be stitching more in the near future.

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Welll.....I'm very excited that Law & Order: Criminal Intent will be back tonight.  I have really missed Bobby!   I am off to choose a project out of my Big 'O Bag of Challenge and get comfy in my stitching chair so that I don't miss a moment. 

Hope you have had a good weekend and

happy stitching....