Jan 14, 2019

And the finish is...

kind of cute. 
 
The only trick to this is marking a linen thread with a Frixion pen or pulling a thread out for a straight stitching line to follow.  When you remove threads for fringing, you need to have it even so the fringe doesn't go up into the stitching on one side and several rows down on the other.  Am I explaining it correctly?  Pinning it while lining up the backing linen with the front makes sure it's all straight and there won't be a problem when fringing.  Or do what I did, wing it.  Close enough.
 
Same size, which do you like more?
 
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20 comments:

Mary said...

So pretty, and I love the fringe.

Mary said...

Definitely fringed.

Robin in Virginia said...

Both are pretty!

debbie haggard said...

Marly; the fringe is unique and interesting- i like it alot. but, i LOVE the green one for its color and content. if you are interested in selling it, please let me know!

Vera said...

Love them both. The fringe is pretty unique (in a good way - lol), but I, too, would go with the green one.

Sherry said...

It looks wonderful. That is how I cut several fabrics (including linen and Aida) at the fabric store -- by pulling a thread and cutting along that line.

Heritage Hall said...

Both nice, but the fringed stands out and looks homespun.

kelley said...

I prefer the no fringe look..

Rugs and Pugs said...

I like the fringe 👍

Maureen said...

Loving the fringe!

Ginny said...

The fringe is great! Such a different look and it totally works.

GeneGribouille03 said...

Loving the fringe also Geneviève

TheCrankyCrow said...

Don’t make me choose. I really love the fringe....even more than I though I would (kinda reminds me of the tucks done with the chenille trim around them...without the hassle of sewing all that trim on).... That being said, I think they look most perfect together....one compliments the other so very well...and that’s exactly how I would display them...together. LOVE! Smiles & Monday Hugs ~ Robin

carolyn said...

You know you will never get a consensus. I prefer the plain edge, no fringe.

Anonymous said...

I happen to be stitching this now in a navy blue color and I love it. I had planned to frame it but I really like what you did with yours!

Truus said...

Like them both but the one without the fringe a bit more.
Have a great day
Greetings Truus from Holland

C M Designs said...

I'm loving the one with the fringe. Think I will do my Christmas ornies the same way.
I hear that you're going to get more snow this weekend. Be careful !
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.

Lisa B. said...

I love the fringe, but that has to be a lot of extra work, though worth it. This coming from someone who does cross-stitch and hasn't a clue how to finish any of them, so they sit in a drawer. So enjoy your blog, Marly.

The Eveningstitcher said...

I love the red with the fringe!

Barb said...

Fringe looks great! I have never tried that!

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