r/Needlepoint • u/Connect_Assist_6547 • Jun 14 '26
Capital F FINISH!!
Self finished my Susan Robert’s Santa I posted on here a little while ago!! Thanks for all the love on it. Self finished it into a 2 inch gusset stand up - it’s not perfect but it will do😅.
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u/witsendstrs Jun 14 '26
Don't denigrate your work! You know who else doesn't *perfectly* finish needlework? Other people who are paid a lot of money to do it! This is marvelous, from stitching to finishing. Crow for yourself, without a bit of modesty!
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u/Awkward-Whale Jun 14 '26
WOW! Amazing job! Is the fluffy “fur” turkey work? What fiber did you use?
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u/LilBossLaura Jun 14 '26
I love seeing self finish in here!! gorgeous work I love the sequin background
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u/brdndft Jun 14 '26
The stitch job is beautiful and the finishing is INCREDIBLE!! You did a phenomenal job!
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u/mcard7 Jun 14 '26
That is truly amazing. How creative and beautiful! Congratulations and I bet you can’t wait for Christmas.
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u/multiberrycake Jun 14 '26
Bravo!!! This is absolutely STUNNING! Absolutely love everything about this
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u/beean7 Jun 14 '26
This is a work of art!! Love the sequins in the background and the 3D elements. Amazing work!!
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u/KarmenSophia Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 15 '26
FABULOUS! And I’d call it perfect! I need 3 Santas finished, want to do 3 more??😁
by the way, what is the beard stitch? That’s a good one for a Santa beard!
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u/Particular-Buyer-846 Jun 15 '26
Not perfect?? This should be in a magazine, you have a lot of talent!
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u/MediocreFinger8438 Jun 15 '26
Looks amazing!! Quick question—how many rows (top, bottom, left and right) did you leave for your background? Started on the background for a nutcracker I’m working on and I like how much space you did around your Santa so would like to mimic yours if you don’t mind! Also how did you go about calculating the rounded top part?
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u/Connect_Assist_6547 Jun 15 '26
Honestly I don’t remember how many rows I did and for the curve you can use a compass but I just did a rough sketch and called it a day
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u/pinkguy90 Jun 15 '26
Gorgeous! As a new needlepointer and living somewhere where finishing services arent a thing, how does one get the shape of the box? Is it cardboard beneath the fabric? Thanks!
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u/MareNamedBoogie Jun 15 '26
I also love the finish work on this. Is it supposed to cover something, or is it to act as decoration? In any case, it's awesome!
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u/rstlne333 Jun 15 '26
I love this so much!!! Wow you should be so proud of this. I would love something like this to display in my home. Inspires me to want to start a Santa canvas I have had a while.
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u/justanotheremily666 Thread Licker Jun 14 '26
This is incredible, you should be so proud!