I finished my cute Valentine's Day project from Primrose Cottage. I used 14 count Aida. It measures 5.5" X 4.5". I wasn't sure how I wanted to finish it but decided on a plan after watching a few YouTube videos.
I ironed a thin fabric stabilizer to both the cross stitch front as well as the backing. I marked 1/2 inch around the design using an air soluble marker. I used that line as a guide to sew the rick rack. I cut the rick rack at each corner so I didn't have to turn a corner. I used that sewing line as a guide to sew the backing and front together.
The backing is one piece but I sewed a seam down the middle. I opened up a small piece of that seam to add the stuffing. The stuffing was a combination of polyester pillow stuffing as well as some crushed walnut shells at the bottom to give it some stability. I propped it up next to a floral centerpiece in my family room. It's just so cute!!!
Wow--this really came out so beautifully--love the rick rack border, Rosemary!! Nice work on this...--did you get ice? We got 4.5" of snow and now ice pellets are coming down and coating everything!!
ReplyDeleteBe careful if you walk out...so slippery!! Hugs, Julierose