Finishing your Christmas Ornaments
You should have received a template for the backing and the batting with your pattern.
If for some reason, you didn't, don't fret email me at: kgillery@gmail.com and I will email it to you ASAP.
Cut out your template. Remember don't use your fabric scissors. It will dull them very quickly.
Cut one of each for each ornament.
I like to use wool as a backing and have chosen a antique black. (Available at many of the friendly Etsy shops). And quilt batting (available at your local fabric store).
Turn in the edges of the punch and press with a hot iron. Watch your fingers!
Pin all together punch, Batting then backing!
I like to blanket stitch around the edges, using valdani thread that accents the punch, maybe even the same color as the outer border.
To finish I wound rusted wire around a dowel rod about 3 or four times and clipped. I made a larger one for the top and a smaller one for the bottom. Then using the same Valdani thread stitched it to the finished punch.
I plan to venture to local flea markets to add trinkets to the bottom. Such as keys, jewelry, anything that strikes my fancy.
Whaa-La!
A beautiful unique ornament for the coming Christmas!
Dear Kate, I'm gathering information to teach myself to do punch needle. Your blog is the only place I've found that goes into detail about fabric, needles and technique. I'm thrilled to have found your blog and have chosen to follow you. Thank you so very much. Pat Ford from Owasso, OK.
ReplyDeleteDear Kate, I'm gathering information to teach myself to do punch needle. Your blog is the only place I've found that goes into detail about fabric, needles and technique. I'm thrilled to have found your blog and have chosen to follow you. Thank you so very much. Pat Ford from Owasso, OK.
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