This being my first adventure in needle rolling, I've decided a simple design is best in case I need to re-do it should something disastrous happen during finishing. I've found a small free pattern from The Floss Box that I'm pretty sure I will be doing. But my question is - how much extra fabric do I need to leave around the stitched design for finishing purposes? I want to get this right!
In other news, I got another crisp white envelope in the mail with the wonderful Handcrafts Online return address label in the upper right corner today :) It is my LHN Wool Needlebook and Scissor Fob chart! And Mary Kathryn included a beautiful skein of "School Yard" green from The Gentle Art because I placed my order on St. Patrick's Day. How sweet is she?!
No new development with my "Thankful" tin. I need to make a trip to the craft store and mosey around to figure something to put in it for my sister. That will have to wait until tomorrow. Tonight DH and I are going on a double date to see the Blues play (hockey). And of course that means Tivo will have to manage American Idol for us as well.
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I have not made a NR yet so I cannot give you any advice.
Do you have any 'Shepherds Bush' Needlerolls in your stash with the finishing details ? They are good ones :)
If not, no worries :) I know that AnneS did a tutorial on the Focus on Finishing blog for a NR finish. http://focusonfinishing.wordpress.com/2008/01/24/needleroll-class-2/
I have not read it (sorry Anne) but when I glanced through it looks very easy to follow from the pictures. Hope that helps you and you enjoy doing it :)
Not to worry after your beautiful pinkeep the needleroll will come along well too. I have only done one needleroll so can't help much.
I haven't done a needleroll yet either :( But there are some wonderful instructions on Focus on Finishing :)
Good luck I am sure you will be fine :)
Kim, for the needleroll I am trying (also my first) I looked at the FOF tutorial and tried to copy how much fabric was on all sides of the design. I may have made one side too short but the seam alllowance isn't that wide so I'm hoping it will work out. Good luck on this challenge - I think we are both going to need it!
On the top and bottoms of mine I leave at least 4 inches each way. It is always easier to cut away excess fabric than not having enough. As for my sides I usually leave about 2 inches on each side. I usually just measure about 1/2-1 inch out from the design (on the sides) and that is the spot I sew my seam.
I can't wait to see your needleroll Kim. It's a long time since I made one but there is a gorgeous one in this month's Gift of Stitching magazine so I might be stitching another one soon.
I can't wait to get my LHn chart. I haven't heard anything from Mary Kathryn so I think she must be waiting for the R&R fabric.
Good luck with the needleroll, I've not made one so will be watching yours with interest. Thanks for sharing re Handcrafts Online. I love visiting new sites, especially those who have proven their commitment to customer service.
Oh I am with you on the needleroll I am stiching one as well and went to Focus on Finishing to get my directions. I always say better to err on to much fabric then to not have enough!
Oh, good, I see everyone's already pointed you to Anne's tutorial at Focus on Finishing. She made it pretty clear, I thought. Good luck!
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