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Flosstube 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.
Description from YouTube
Hello, flosstube friends! In this tutorial video, I take you step by step through the process of fully finishing an ornament and making it tree-ready! Below you will find a list of necessary materials as well as links to relevant videos and products.

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Necessary tools and materials for ornament finishing as shown:
Fabric scissors
Mat board or thick card stock
Backing fabric
Strong thread such as Soie 100.3
Cording or other trimming
Sharp, pliable needles such as Sue Daley Milliners Needles Size 11
Cotton or wool batting

Katie Strachan's pinkeep finishing tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS_mdoLZcx8&t=844s

All About Needlework Tools video: https://youtu.be/DAW3vrA5FzY?si=N6qtIlIpWOW3ZxVZ

Original Floss Palace Tour video: https://youtu.be/NkQZCHH4urE?si=bUYcgwi3e6_g-dWz

Cross Stitch The Globe's 25 Most Expensive Cross Stitch Patterns featuring Birds of a Feather Angel Ornaments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lXCXI0pgl4

Nicola Parkman's video in which she shows the latest Mason Linen colors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45MVvImV8Go

Christmas Angels Ornaments chart is available exclusively at Colorado Cross Stitcher: https://www.coloradocrossstitcher.com/products/christmas-angel-ornaments-by-birds-of-a-feather?_pos=1&_psq=christmas+angel&_psid=7447c46e7&_ss=e

Mason Linens can be found at select needlework shops. To view their color ranges, visit their website: https://www.masonlinens.com

Roxy Floss Co threads and fabrics are available exclusively at Evertote.ca

Shop Stitchwork Design Co here: https://stitchworkdesignco.com

Mill Hill Jingle Bells: https://123stitch.com/item/Mill-Hill-Jingle-Bells-Gold/MH-BELLS

Roxy Floss Co threads used in my four angel ornaments:
Cupid's Arrow
Bouquet
Aster La Vista
Losing Crocus
Atlantic
Penelope
Diamond of the season
Scarecrow
Yellow There!
Pearl
Chanterelle
Shellous
Moscato
Croquette
Phantom
All Bark
Upside Brown
Green & Bear It
Countess (for the dove)
English Ivy (for the olive branch)

Happy stitching!