Monday, June 17, 2019

A little bit of finishing!


A rainy Sunday seemed the perfect time to work on some finishing of old cross stitch projects. Since I wasn't able to get the correct colour of thread...the elusive DMC 209 that none of the craft stores had in stock....I decided to bash ahead with what I had on hand - otherwise this project might never get done!  First order of business was to make a tassel for the bookmark. I had planned to take pictures to show how I made it, but it was such a rainy miserable day that they turned out rather dark. It was so easy that I will certainly be making them again and will take pictures next time!


Being Mrs Indecision, I couldn't decide if I wanted a white background for the bookmark or if lilac or purple would look better. After humming and hawing for ages I decided to go with the white felt for backing. I ironed the stitching, folding the edges over to give a nice crisp edge then drew out the finished bookmark shape on a bit of card stock then cut out the felt to the right size and shape.


Using fabric glue to put it all together was super-quick and easy....just how I like my finishing to be :) and my bookmark is already in use.....


No threads have arrived from Dimensions and since there hasn't been a response to my email, I'm beginning to wonder if they will be sending me any replacement threads for Ice Cardinal. 

I decided to work on another quick stitch design that I have in my tin of magazine freebies. June isn't too early to start working on Christmas designs is it?!!!


A couple of evenings and this little cutie was completed! Now I just have to look out the double sided tape and my first Christmas card for this year will be done!


Until next time....happy stitching!

Rhona

11 comments:

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

That's two very quick finishes. Glad to see the bookmark was put to work instantly too!

Katie said...

I love your bookmark. Beautiful finish!! I also LOVE that adorable bear. Just too cute indeed!!

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

Ooo those finishes are just so pretty ... I love the tassel on the bookmark.

Kay said...

Lovely finishing. I would contact Dimensions again, you may simply get a different person reading your email who is a bit more proactive and cares bout doing the right thing for customers. x

butterfly said...

Lovely stitching love the book mark .
I must take time to stitch my freebies one day .

Mary said...

I love your bookmark Rhona, great idea to just glue it onto cardstock! It's never to early to start on Christmas cards!! Your little bear is so sweet!!

Rachel said...

What a shame about the Dimensions threads; from other cases I seem to remember the replacements arrived quite quickly so maybe your email's been overlooked?
Your little bookmark and polar bear are just too cute and you can never stitch too early for Christmas! :)

Aurelia Eglantine said...

Your bookmark is beautiful and the little bear is so cute :) I've run out of thread for a Dimensions Gold Kit before and thankfully they sent replacements but it did take a few weeks. Perhaps it will just take a while longer!

RJ said...

Your bookmark is so lovely Rhona. I love the colors you used. Your little bear is very charming too. I've been out of town for five weeks and I'm just now catching up with all of my blogging friends. Have a lovely weekend. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

Alicia said...

Realmente te ha quedado maravilloso!!es para cuidarlo bien pues el bordado muy fino.
Un abrazo

Astrids dragon said...

Adorable bookmark, that would be hard for me to hide in a book!
NO, it's never to early to stitch for Christmas, especially a polar bear!