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A FLAMBOYANCE HOLIDAY – FINISHING TEMPLATE

September 21, 2020 By Cathy Habermann 11 Comments

A Flamboyance Holiday – Finishing Template

Thank you for stitching this little mini-series of flamingos – the perfect touch for a Flamboyance Holiday!

I’ve provided a template which is the exact size that was used in the pictured finishes. You just need to grab some matboard, cardboard, batting, ribbon & all of those extra little bits to fully-finish your series!

Please follow my other Flat-Finishing tutorials for guidance on setting up your cut boards, lacing & stitching front to back. Print out this page & adjust as necessary so that the dimensions of the template measure what it should be.

I chose to use jute ribbon for a hanger & add a secondary bow—it is just put in place with a coordinating ball head pin.

You will need to cut 6 pattern pieces in all to complete all 3 ornaments. I would trace this onto a piece of cardboard & cut to use as a template. This will make your tracing more consistent.

Print template here.

 

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Comments

  1. Kathleen says

    October 17, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    Hi Cathy, Can i divide my linen for falmingo’s the same as for the secret santa? I noticed they are abvout the same stitch count and im using the same thread count linen.

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      October 22, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      I sent you an email but figured I would answer here in case anyone had the same question. You can definitely divide your linen for the flamingos just as you did for the Secret Santas!

      Reply
  2. Sandee says

    October 27, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    don’t know why this is in capS. I’m not typing caps on purpose.
    Could you tell me the name of the stitch the hollys are done in on the Fa La La Mingo, please?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 31, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      It’s smyrna stitch. I used 3 strands of floss.

      Reply
  3. Belinda Andry says

    November 1, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    I have completed the “fA la la mingo” pattern. I am Not sUre how to attach the pom pom lace. I have seaRched this websiTe anD youtube for instructions and am not having any lucK. Can you please tell me where i cAn look for instruCtions on how to do do thiS. I new to finishing so your help would Be greatly appreciated. Love your designs.

    Reply
    • MArcia says

      September 6, 2021 at 12:17 am

      Go to the Lady Dot creates website for instructions oN removing the binding edge of pompoms and hand sew to edge of ornament and watch tUtorial below for details. https://youtu.be/N38_1obnmuc

      Reply
  4. Linda brightbill says

    November 10, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    I wish there were more dEtailed instructions on how to finish the flamingos. You say what materials are needed, but not how to assemBle the ornament. I am currently working on all 3 flamingos, and would loVe to be able to finish them the way they are pictured.
    Hoping you can provide more information!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Julie says

    September 7, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    What color of Lady Dots pom Poms are used in the finishing? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      September 9, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      The color is listed on the charts & the website – enjoy – c

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Holmes says

    December 26, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    How much material (linen) is recommended beyond the design area? I’m laying the 3 designs out on one piece. I want to make sure i have left enough fabric around each design to finish as yoh have shown.

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      January 3, 2022 at 11:40 am

      I typically leave 3″ on all 4 sides because I like to stitch with an 8″x8″ q-snap (& that piece would fit) – if you are confident with finishing, I would say that you would be OK with 1 1/2 to 2″ all around!

      Reply

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