This first finish is pretty simple, a little meh in my opinion. I used a heart shaped bead to echo the heart on the piece. At least I've used up some more beads. I think I should of actually finished this one with cord instead.
This one I'm soooo pleased with how it turned out! It took some experimentation. To get the beaded edge just right. Yes I beaded this myself, it's not a purchased trim!
I know some of you are dyyyying to figure out how I did this. Sooo I took pictures as I went.
I am just toooooo nice!
First make a back stitched outline on your ornament and backing piece of fabric, it has to be the same number of stitches all around. Thread a bead embroidery needle with Nymo. Secure it to the back and bring it up at a corner where your back stitch meets.
Thread beads onto needle, in this case I used six beads
Catch the back stitch on both halfs by running your needle under the stitch
Pull needle and Nymo through until your beads form a loop
Repeat until you're all the way around. Half way across the top for a hanger I strung a lot of beads onto the Nymo then continued the smaller loops/whip stitch all the way around.
- thanks for reading!
27 comments:
That beaded edge is awesome! But, the little lion is cute too. I think the finish on that one is nice. The heart bead is the perfect "topper".
Cool. Cool. Very cool.
Thanks for the directions, very cute ornaments!
You clever woman. It looks great!
I love the simple finish of the sheep. The beaded edge would be too clever for me! Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Two gorgeous finishes. Thanks for the tutorial on how you made the beaded edge.
That beaded edge is gorgeous Dani!
2 lovely ornaments. And the beading for the trim is amazing and a work of art. Congrats! love Annette
Be Merry is stunning, I love the beaded edge, well done you on such a fabulous idea - thanks for the pics too, might have to try this one myself.
The beaded edging is wonderful.
I have done a single bead edge ~ but wow, love this look!
Love the beaded edge!
Love the beaded edge! I think the Sunflower Seed had some ornaments done like this too..and I always wondered how exactly it was done. Beautifully done!
Nice finishing. Love the beaded edge!
I love the beaded trim. I am always taking notes on finishing since it is my crafty weakness. Great job!
Mary
They both look great, well done!
So cute and I love the beaded trim. Thanks for sharing too!
happy stitching...
Wow, what a neat edge treatment, Dani! That must have taken a long time, but the final result is wonderful... Love them both :)
I think both of your ornaments turned out great. The little sheep is adorable and the beaded trim on Be Merry is so classy.
Excellent tutorial too by the way! Thanks for taking the time and posting it.
I wondered how you did it! Now I'm just wondering how you made it look so easy!
Two great finishes here.
Your ornaments are gorgeous Dani! Love how you've beaded the second one.
You're on a roll, aren't you. Two great new ornaments. And thank you for that interesting tutorial. I will absolutely try these beaded edges as well.
Wonderful finishes Dani! I love that beaded trim. It adds a great dimension to the finished ornament. Great tutorial too!
Thank you for sharing the beaded finishing with a tutorial. It's so pretty.
Awesome finishes and I love the beads on both of them!
Happy Stitching
Denise
Wow Dani, you have been busy! I think both ornaments look fab :)
Best wishes.
That beaded edge looks amazing! I'm glad you posted how to do it otherwise I would have been asking. Absolutely love it!
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