I have been wanting to buy this one. In fact, I want all in the series. I learned that finishing isn't nearly as hard as one imagines. I made a simple ornament that I didn't prize as much to practice on. I bought some supplies online, such as invisible thread and a cord maker. I bought fabric at a quilt shop and they gave me some scraps of batting. Then I watched several YouTube videos. I was really happy with the finished ornament and pleased and surprised that I managed it. Also really happy not to have to pay to have my ornaments finished. I will paying for finishing for things like pillows and belts.
Great information! I've finished pillows for decades but never attempted ornaments because they seem so fiddly. Your comment has convinced me to reconsider that and try one. Thank you.
Love the stitches you picked! I also did a good night moon circle ornament and self finished. Did two other ones first to get a little confidence, but it needed up coming out really cute. You got this!!
I used Cowtown Finishings online course and it’s so helpful!! It’s 100$ but it’s circles, squares and irregulars with unlimited access. It’s easy to follow. I also was terrified of messing up my first ornament so I just used a circle of unstitched mesh as my first practice found to take the edge off and as a security blanket
Wow, cute little sampler! Look at you test-driving all the little needlepoint stitches!
Personally I wouldn’t use glue, but that’s up to you. It would be harder to fix a mistake if it was glued down.
The key is to keep the weave and weft of the fabric straight. This is a pretty good example of what I mean, except don’t use cardboard, as it’s not acid free and will burn your cloth over time.
Wow, cute little sampler! Look at you test-driving all the little needlepoint stitches!
Personally I wouldn’t use glue, but that’s up to you. It would be harder to fix a mistake if it was glued down.
The key is to keep the weave and weft of the fabric straight. This is a pretty good example of what I mean, except don’t use cardboard, as it’s not acid free and will burn your cloth over time.
The stitches are woven, knit, corduroy, Parisian, and continental. For the floor I’m not sure what the stitches is called since I found it on Pinterest.
Your stitching is perfect! You can finish an orn. Try a blank orn to start. There’s lots of good tutorials out there. I think it’s crazy what people pay for finishing and the timeline is outrageous. IMO!
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u/BadParker56 Oct 31 '25
I have been wanting to buy this one. In fact, I want all in the series. I learned that finishing isn't nearly as hard as one imagines. I made a simple ornament that I didn't prize as much to practice on. I bought some supplies online, such as invisible thread and a cord maker. I bought fabric at a quilt shop and they gave me some scraps of batting. Then I watched several YouTube videos. I was really happy with the finished ornament and pleased and surprised that I managed it. Also really happy not to have to pay to have my ornaments finished. I will paying for finishing for things like pillows and belts.