▶ Watch on YouTubeExtraFlosstube Extra! Stitch With Me Ornament Finishing
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In this Flosstube Extra video, Audrey Myrehn presents a detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to fully finish a cross-stitched ornament and make it ready for the Christmas tree. She demonstrates the entire process, from gathering the necessary tools and materials—such as fabric scissors, mat board, backing fabric, strong thread like Soie 100.3, cording, and milliners needles—to cutting, lacing, and assembling the ornament. Throughout the tutorial, she shares practical tips, including how to manage the thread, secure the cording, and troubleshoot common issues, while also mentioning that the process takes about an hour per ornament and that she completed four in less than a week for her family's tree.
- Step-by-step tutorial on finishing a cross-stitched ornament, including cutting, lacing, and adding cording.
- Recommended tools include fabric scissors, mat board, backing fabric, Soie 100.3 thread, and Sue Daley milliners needles.
- Mentions that the finishing process takes about an hour per ornament and that she completed four in under a week.
- Discusses plans to attend Stitch North in October and shares excitement about seeing Roxy products in person.
- Mentions reorganizing her stitching room, the 'Floss Palace', and hints at an upcoming tour video.
- Encourages viewers to adapt the process to their preferences and links to Katie Strachan's pinkeep finishing tutorial for an alternative method.