Happy afternoon everyone!
Just a quick update today, but an exciting one...
...I have actually finish-finished several pieces!
I washed up three projects last night, pressed them this afternoon and framed them in hoops.
I started with my cardinal piece...
(it was my guinea pig project, since I haven't tried to framed anything in a hoop before)
and the finished project...
YAY!
I think it came out really well.
(finished in a 4 inch hoop)
I was so happy with how it came out that I decided to finish a couple of the pieces for my brother and sister-in-law...
Up first, the whales...
(finished in a 5 inch hoop)
Lastly, I finished the bunnies...
(finished in a 5 inch hoop)
I had to leave a little extra fabric on the bottom, otherwise I wouldn't have had enough to "tuck" it behind the frame.
Other than that, I think it came out really well.
So those are the first three pieces I have ever framed in a hoop...
(this tutorial came in really handy and was really easy to follow: http://sewingseed.blogspot.com/2012/08/securing-your-needlework-in-hoop-frame.html )
All that is left to do, is to put some fabric on the back and they will be ready to ship to my in-laws...
(all except the cardinal of course.)
Well, that was my afternoon excitement...
...now off to finish the laundry...the exciting life of a mom and wife! :)
Lovely designs and beautiful needlework. Alice Margaux
ReplyDeleteThank you Alice!
DeleteCongrats on the gorgeous finishes Carrie. You did a fantastic job at framing them in a hoop. I'm going to send you all of my finishes to finish for me.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Thank you Linda! LOL...sure, I can add some more finished pieces to stack of things I need to frame. ;)
DeleteThey're so cute! They look lovely in those hoops :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sarah!
DeleteWell done, they all look adorable :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Ingrid!
DeleteThose look great. Thank you for sharing the link to tutorial. I think I shall have to try this
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Melinda!
DeletePerfect finish. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gominam!
DeleteI have enjoyed coming by to read your GG report. Your projects are so sweet - you have very lucky nieces and nephews.
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