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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

~~A Stitchers Heart~~

~~Hello all~~

I have been busy stitching and finishing the 2012 Little House Needleworks ~A Stitchers Heart~~

It was a fun stitch as it came with all the necessary overdye threads and rick-rack...

Here is the finished product....

A Stitchers Heart
Little House Needleworks
Crescent Colors overdyed threads and 1/2" rick-rack

I first had to rescue the poor rick-rack that was in my kit....Somehow it was all balled up in packaging and needed a good ironing....So, iron your supplies before you start...


I have to admit when I re-read the directions and it told me to make a slit in the backing fabric to turn the heart inside out, I thought there must be a better way!! So....I came up with this.....I sewed a flap in the back by overlapping the fabrics...

After you put a small amount of stuffing or padding in, you just hem stitch this flap shut...


Doing it this way allows you to sew completely around the heart with no distortion...


Then rouch and attach the rick rack....


Back side of finished heart....

This was a super fun stitch for me and was so thankful I had brought
 this partiular homespun with me ... It turned out to be a perfect match to the BeanSprout rick-rack!



With Easter behind me, I am now working on a Patriotic design by Sheepish Designs....I hope to finish stitching and fabricate it into something useful for the Patriotic corner of my craft room....You know me....It will be a little bit of a twist from the designers framed model.. We'll see how things go tomorrow...2 more days until I am heading back home....


Here's hoping you are also having a fantastic week!!

Always,

Faye




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55 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Love the heart, and you are so clever to have figured that flap out! Congrats

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  2. BethApril 11, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Very pretty Faye!

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  3. Patty C.April 11, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Wonderful Finish Faye - i like your adjustment to the back -

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  4. ShirleeApril 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    It looks beautiful Faye!

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  5. Laurie in IowaApril 11, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Love it! I'm going to have to remember the flap method... perfect.

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  6. ChristineApril 11, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Great job, Faye! I have this kit coming so I appreciate your tips and ideas!

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  7. MelodyApril 11, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Faye, what a beautiful finish! I really do love this piece. I haven't bought it yet, but have a feeling when I find it on a future visit to a needlework shop it will find it's way home with me!!

    You have a talent for finish work too, nicely done.

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  8. BeckyApril 11, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    This piece is so pretty, Faye. What a great idea for the finishing to ensure a seamless edge with the needlework!

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  9. DeborahApril 11, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful finish! Thanks for the finishing trick.

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  10. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    cute design, lovely finish

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  11. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    What a great idea to finish the back. I was concerned about the slit also. Now togo do the finishing. Your heart looks great

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  12. marlyApril 12, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Gorgeous heart! I love using this finishing method.

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  13. TatkisApril 12, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Such a lovely stitching and sweet finish!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  14. cathApril 12, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Magnifique, bravo pour la finition !

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  15. MicheleApril 12, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    It's lovely!

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  16. FIONAApril 12, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    So beautiful Faye!! Where did you buy the kit from? I think I NEED one of these!!! xx

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  17. KristaApril 12, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Beautiful finishing, Faye!

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  18. GiovannaApril 12, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    That is such a pretty finish, and making the flap is a stroke of genius - congrats!

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  19. Susan in SCApril 12, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Very cute!

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  20. CatherineApril 12, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    So pretty Faye!!

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  21. ChrisApril 12, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Beautiful finish Faye. I didn't realize that it was ricrac that was ruched to finish it.
    Have a great weekend.

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  22. VickieApril 12, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Oh that is pretty. Excellent finishing. :)

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  23. BertieApril 12, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Gorgeous, love the way you finished with the flap, the ric rac seems easier to put on this way:))

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  24. moosecraftApril 12, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful finish! Great idea for the backing!

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  25. MargaretApril 12, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Such a gorgeous finish! And so clever on how to finish it too!

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  26. HildaApril 12, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Dear Faye,
    this is such a wonderful design - I loved it at first sight.
    Thank you for showing your finished piece and sharing your good tipps (especially the one with the flap on the back sounds very very interesting ...)
    Have a nice day!
    Hugs
    Hilda

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  27. Charlene ♥ NCApril 12, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Words like 'slit the fabric' always make you hold your breath and say, Do What? don't they? Like your alternative, and your solution is much neater. Very pretty finish! Enjoy the rest of your break... hope you brought some long sleeves ;-)

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  28. samplerloverApril 12, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  29. DebApril 12, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Perfect finish Faye - and thanks for the tips on the flap method!

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  30. JackieApril 12, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Very nice finish Faye.

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  31. ShakerwoodApril 12, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Just beautiful. I never thought of rouching the rick rack. It looks great and adds more body to the project.

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  32. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Your finish is beautiful!!

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  34. dixiesamplarApril 12, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Gorgeous finish as always Faye...and, I agree with your flap idea, much nicer way to close everything up!

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  35. LanieApril 12, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Faye, your LHN heart is adorable! Rick-rack trim is one of my all-time favorite trims, but I've never "rouched" it before. I will have to give it a try...love the look! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. JoanieApril 12, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful finish! Can you tell me how you attached the rick rack? I have the pattern and it's frustrating me!

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  37. StitchinowlApril 12, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Faye, What a lovely finish! Thanks for sharing your finishing tips. Enjoy stitching your patriotic piece! Have a terrific Thursday.
    Carolyn

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  38. BrendaSApril 12, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Faye --
    Your heart turned out just gorgeous and thanks so much for the tips! I appreciate that very much since I'm not much of a finisher.

    Enjoy your last few days at the beach:)

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  39. RobertaApril 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Very nice I love the heart !

    Roberta

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  40. NancyApril 12, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Love it! Your idea with the flap is a good one!

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  41. edieApril 12, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Faye, your work is beautiful. I've been wanting that kit, now I know I have to have it. Nice alternative to slitting . . . that's also what Stacy Nash does on her pin drums. How do you finish those? Have you been to any of the events at Spring Green? I'm in the Prim Sisters Club too, and am loving the projects! Thanks for your beautiful blog. edie

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  42. COUSONApril 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I've just bought it last week!!nice stitching!!

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  43. MichelleApril 12, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Its beautiful xx

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  44. KarenApril 12, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    beautiful finish Faye! I have this and need to finish a couple other projects before I will allow myself to start a new one. LOL Thanks for the tip on the flap on the back for flipping, I can see a little button being sewn on to the flap as well. :)

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  45. LoraineApril 12, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    So cute Faye! I love the tip about the flap, and the rick rack looks so great ruched like that. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. butterflyApril 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Again another beautiful project.
    Your stitching is beautiful Faye.

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  47. CarolApril 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    So, so pretty, Faye!! Not sure if I'll ever get up my nerve to try a heart finish, but if I do, I'll remember your helpful tip.

    Enjoy your last couple of days away :)

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  48. dorisApril 12, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I'm so behind on reading and commenting, Faye, but I've loved your finishes and finish-finishes you've had lately. The heart is especially nice.

    Thanks for the finishing tips. I love to benefit from what someone else has learned!

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  49. Simple PleasureApril 12, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Faye
    Congratulations on another wonderful finish! Thank you for sharing the "flap"...I cringe when finishing directions tell me to make a slit. I LOVE the rouching of the ric rac...must give that a try!
    I'm looking forward to your patriotic stitching...
    Busy Hands...Happy Heart
    Patricia

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  50. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesApril 12, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Wow, Faye. It's absolutely gorgeous, your work is impeccable. And beautiful!!
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  51. KarenApril 12, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    How pretty Faye! Love the tip on the "flap" in the back.... perfect finishing as always!

    Enjoy the last of your stitching days.

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  52. SallyApril 13, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Love this one Faye. I'm going to stitch it myself soon and really didn't like the idea of cutting a slit in the back so really like how you've done yours.

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  53. FionaApril 13, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Great finish and I would have done the same as you with the backing fabric. Why would you cut a slit in fabric to allow you to turn an item, what a strange idea!!

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  54. WandaApril 13, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Faye:
    I love it! Your finishing is so spectacular! Wanda

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  55. AndreaApril 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    A lovely finish.

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