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Finish It Friday!

September 6, 2013 By Cathy Habermann 17 Comments

I have had many questions about some of my finishes that I occasionally post on my Hands On Design facebook page and also here on the ol’ blog, that I decided to try Finish It Friday’s. Every once in awhile…on a Friday, I will post about a project that I finished with some great pics and a little explanation.

Today’s project also gets you a complimentary chart! I designed this for a friend who was having a retreat. Her theme was “Come Sail Away”.(My son thought that I designed a tsunami with those big waves!)

Click here to be able to print your copy of this complimentary chart: Come-Sail-Away chart

As always, if you have trouble opening this link, please email me. I know some have had problems previously…web site is almost online & those issues will go away! Yeah!

I finished this as a little walnut shell filled cushion. I sometimes prefer the crushed shell pieces over the fine powder, but both work. Here we go:

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I was asked to test out some new WDW hand-dyed linen & I thought I would give the 36ct a try. It was very easy to see (thought my 32ct+ days were long gone). I played with 2 strand & 1 strand. I went with 1-strand – 2 just crowded the holes too much.

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I used lightweight iron on interfacing on the back of the stitched piece and backing fabric. This keeps the walnut shells from seeping through the linen and gives it a little form! You will notice I also marked my sewing lines.

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I sewed all around leaving an opening. Friday Finishing Tip: see how I turned up and pressed the seam allowance on the front and back of the opening before I turned the piece! That really helps you get a nice smooth edge when you close with a whip stitch!

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Turn and fill with walnut shells. A funnel is a handy tool, but if you don’t have one…roll a piece of paper to use as a funnel. (A bonus tip!)

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Here it is all closed up. We will talk about a good whip stitch another time!

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I added twisted cord and TaaDaa! a lovely little small for my collection!

Enjoy the chart! Email your finishing questions…we may have a Q&A finishing session sometime…I could be like the Dr. Phil of finishing! (How’s that whip stitch working for you….haha!)

Happy Weekend and Happy Stitches!

Cathy

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  1. Karen says

    September 6, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    So adorable! I love your style so much!

    Reply
  2. Faye says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks so much for the great designs! And, the finishing tips are spot on~~

    Faye
    carolinastitcher

    Reply
  3. Marilyn says

    September 6, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    Cute design.
    Thanks for the design and tutorial.
    Marilyn

    Reply
  4. wilma b says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Cute little finish…great tutorial!

    Reply
  5. Miss LindaLee says

    September 7, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    What a pretty finish. I love the colors and have decided to copy the chart and put the finished piece beside my vase of sea sand and shells. Thank you so very much.

    Reply
  6. Miss LindaLee says

    September 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I am indeed having trouble downloading the chart Cathy. Could you email it to me? Thank you so much.

    MissLindaLee@ec.rr.com

    Reply
  7. Cathy Habermann says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Running a computer back-up now. I will send it to you on Sunday!

    Reply
  8. Cathy Habermann says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    Thank you Faye. I consider that high praise from you! Love your finishes.

    Reply
  9. Cathy Habermann says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    I have mine next to the seashells I collected this summer!

    Reply
  10. Cathy Habermann says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Enjoy!

    Reply
  11. Cathy Habermann says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  12. Cathy Habermann says

    September 7, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Awww, thanks Karen!

    Reply
  13. Kate says

    September 8, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Thank you so much.

    Reply
  14. Timi says

    September 9, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Lovely finishing!!! Thank you for the pattern!!! :o)

    Reply
  15. Márti says

    September 9, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I love it! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Diana Mooney says

    August 29, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    Hi, such a cute chart! I’m having trouble opening the link. Could you please email it to me. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Cathy Habermann says

      September 1, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Hey Diana – thank you for the comment – I fixed the link!!
      Cathy, Hands On Design

      Reply

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