After I went to Maker’s Market, I’ve been in the mood to spruce up my Spring decorations. When I went to a retreat last year, someone was there with cross-stitch goodies. There were patterns and finished stitched pieces. Apparently, her friend had passed away, and the husband asked her to distribute things to other stitchers who would appreciate them. I ended up picking up these three little stitched pieces. I think they were meant to be fobs.
I picked these because I knew I was short on Spring finishes…and I had an idea to finish them all as one piece.
I trimmed them all to the same size, leaving a 3/4″ border. Then I cut some 3/4″ fabric strips. I sewed them together as shown.
I cut larger outer border pieces, then sewed them on.
I put interfacing on the front and back pieces…then sewed them together, leaving an opening for turning at the bottom of the pieces.
I trimmed the corners and turned the piece right side out, making sure to nicely poke out the corners.
I stuffed it with a combo of Poly-fil and crushed walnut shells.
I had picked this rick-rack for the edge, but it was all wrinkly. I ended up ironing it.
This is the stitch I used to secure it. When I came to the end, I pinned it in place so I could match the wave of the rick-rack.
I am so happy with this. Didn’t it turn out so cute?? So springy.
I can’t wait to put it in my cabinet and show it off this Spring.
I hope I did justice to the gift of another’s stitching, and she’d be happy with my finishing.
That is adorable! You really have a knack for finishing cross stitch pieces. I’m sure the maker would be delighted!
That’s adorable! As Joyce said you have a knack for finishing these cross stitch pieces! You’ll have to give us a tour of your spring decorating.
Wow! Another adorable finish! such a great idea to use the three pieces.
CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!! Would love to know where the pattern came from?
I have no idea. It was given to me already stitched.
Jo, you have a real talent in being able to make such creative projects? Another win on a lovely finish!
Another great finish!
A true tribute to the stitcher.
She would love it…..how could she not? It’s awesome!
I love how you finished this one – and a great idea to use all 3!
Love and prayers
The pillow is adorable. What a great idea to stitch them together as one. Thanks for showing how you stitched down the rick rack. It adds such a nice design element. Would you kindly explain the process of adding the crushed walnut shells and poly-fil? I am always disappointed with the results of my stuffing efforts! Thanks!
I’ll try to do a video of me next time I finish a pillow. I’m finding lots of people are confused about that and that the only way to explain it might be through a video.
LOVE that lime green polka dot!!!!! It’s the perfect fabric for this project. It is a great idea! Very creative of you!