Needlework finishing ideas

Do you ever make a decision to do something and then wonder, What the heck was I thinking?!? I do that with embroidery projects all the time (if you hadn’t noticed). More to the point, I do it with embroidery deadlines. After all, it’s one thing to say, on a day like January 12th, For ...

Learn how to paint canvas for your needlepoint projects, including how to pick colors and the tools to use—according to an expert.

A basic cross stitch finishing tutorial teaching you how to make a pin drum / pin cushion. These make great personalized gifts for anyone who sews.

Well, it’s December 23rd – two days before Christmas, and time to hang a new hand embroidered ornament on the tree! So far in this mini series, we’ve set up the Christmas ornament and started embroidering it, we finished the embroidery on the first side of the ornament, we finished embroidering the second side of ...

Having someone finish your ornaments can get EXPENSIVE. If you’re like me and would prefer to spend your money on stash, it’s best if you learn how to do your own finishing. I’v…

In this episode, I am sharing 10 finishing ideas for your cross stitch designs. I don't have tutorials for them all yet, but I will soon!

Are you wondering what to do with your finished cross stitch pictures? Read on for 15 interesting ideas - beyond simply framing them.

Finishing a needlepoint pillow is a fun and easy project - all you need is a sewing machine and some great fabric to make the piece stand out!

We have arrived at the final installment of the final Stitch Snippet for 2023! Today, we're going to go through the final finishing techniques on our little wreath ornament! We'll add the cord and the felt backing and work the decorative edge. For members on Patreon, I've already shared a PDF