I know this is going overboard, but this is my second post for the day!
I’m working on class proposals for a needlework conference. Would you be interested in taking a class on finishing techniques? Would you like to learn techniques to help you finish your small needlework ornaments and articles perfectly, neatly and exactly?
When I was at uni, one of my lecturers used to call me “tricky fingers” because of all the finicky things I could do with my hands (I did a very practical course which involved making things!). These skills have been well employed in my needlework finishing and I’d be happy to pass on some of my techniques to others.
If you were interested in such a class, what would you hope it would cover? I have a good list of ideas, but if there’s something specific that you would like to learn, then please let me know.
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Unfortunately I would not be able to attend the class unless you are planning a trip to the UK but in theory I would be interested in such a class.
I have done the finishing on some of the things I have stitched (most remain as UFO’s) but am usually a bit disatisfied with the finish. Having put so much time and trouble into the finishing I would like to know how to make my finising a bit more professional looking. Particularly I am often disappointed with my slip stitch and ladder stitch. My stitches show and appear irregular however much care I take over them.
Oh,I would love to learn to do neat corners on drawn thread hemming of runners/tea cloths. May be also the best way to put in zips for cushions.
Thanks Ilona! Great suggestions.
I love finishing classes, it’s probably my prime motivation for doing any workshop involving smalls! There’s so many tricky techniques that make the finishing so much more satisfying. Or looking at it another way, we all spend so many hours stitching our designs it is a shame not to spend a little extra time, and maybe money, to learn the techniques that makes the finish worthwhile.