It always amazes me how long and how much fiber it takes to do the additional rows around a canvas just so the finisher won't make it the size of a cigar (no insult meant to the finisher). Interminable! But, I finally finished, and here it is:
Meredith asked if I had used beads. The answer is no. I prefer French knots. It has the same effect, but I am better at doing French knots than I am chasing beads around the room.
Calico Corners is currently having a sale. I stopped by on Monday in search of fringe for a customer's pillow and discovered the perfect fabric and fringe for my two coral pillows. They'll be finished with a 2" frame and wonderful coral fringe.
Now to work on the fan coral and send these beauties to the finisher. With luck, that will be the end of October.
This weekend I made my first french knot! So pretty! I love the appearance that it gives your coral! Agreed about the extra stitching! I always get so excited about finishing, then I realize that I still need to do the outer edge- and it usually takes me a few weeks to actually do it! Can't wait to see the finished pillows- that fringe is great!
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