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!
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".
ReplyDeleteCool. Cool. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the directions, very cute ornaments!
ReplyDeleteYou clever woman. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love the simple finish of the sheep. The beaded edge would be too clever for me! Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous finishes. Thanks for the tutorial on how you made the beaded edge.
ReplyDeleteThat beaded edge is gorgeous Dani!
ReplyDelete2 lovely ornaments. And the beading for the trim is amazing and a work of art. Congrats! love Annette
ReplyDeleteBe 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.
ReplyDeleteThe beaded edging is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have done a single bead edge ~ but wow, love this look!
ReplyDeleteLove the beaded edge!
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeleteNice finishing. Love the beaded edge!
ReplyDeleteI love the beaded trim. I am always taking notes on finishing since it is my crafty weakness. Great job!
ReplyDeleteMary
They both look great, well done!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and I love the beaded trim. Thanks for sharing too!
ReplyDeletehappy stitching...
Wow, what a neat edge treatment, Dani! That must have taken a long time, but the final result is wonderful... Love them both :)
ReplyDeleteI think both of your ornaments turned out great. The little sheep is adorable and the beaded trim on Be Merry is so classy.
ReplyDeleteExcellent 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!
ReplyDeleteTwo great finishes here.
Your ornaments are gorgeous Dani! Love how you've beaded the second one.
ReplyDeleteYou'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.
ReplyDeleteWonderful finishes Dani! I love that beaded trim. It adds a great dimension to the finished ornament. Great tutorial too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beaded finishing with a tutorial. It's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteAwesome finishes and I love the beads on both of them!
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching
Denise
Wow Dani, you have been busy! I think both ornaments look fab :)
ReplyDeleteBest 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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