Guest Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 It's the village show saturday and one of the childrens classes is needlecraft. I used to sew a lot but havn't had time for a while so I've worked with James for a week to make a butterfly. I traced on the outline then he did big backstitches all round, I had to put the needle in from the back but all the work on the front was his (he has problems with fine motor skills). Then it was chain stitch legs, french knots for antenna and eye, longstitch to fill in the body and then sewing on beads and sequins on the wings with a few flower crosses thrown in. He was really good at sewing the sequins and threading the beads. My only question is - what do I do to finish it? Just cut and fray the edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 That's brilliant Pengy - James did really well sorry don't know how to finish it off - which is why my one attempt a few years ago is still attached to the frame and doesn't look anywhere near as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 That's fantastic Sorry I don't know how to finish it off, but it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow, that's fabulous....well done James I think I'd be tempted to go for the fraying the edges thing too, much the easiest option . Alternatively leave it in the wooden hoop and cut the aida close to the edge, using it as a kind of frame. You could always wind a bit of ribbon around it to make it look less like a hoop and place the screw fastening bit at the top with a bow or something on it so that it could work as a hanging device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I used to do cross stitch and I had some of my work framed at the local art shop. James has done a brilliant job and it's definitely worthy of being framed. The art shop will stretch it and use a mount so it will look really good! It's lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I usually have my stuff framed but I'm not sure this will really work framed - some of those beads stick out a long way. Also I'll never get it done by Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 can you hang the hoop? if you can then you can pull everything together on the back and stretch it yourself. trim it slightly and then pull it together with big stitches on the back (use white thread so you wont see it through the aida ) its a lovely butterfly he's done really well cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 maybe make it into a greeting card then. you can get those ones at hobbycraft that you can put things in, just glue it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 maybe make it into a greeting card then. fab idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 You can buy self adhesive mounting board Pengy, let me see if I can find some. Lovely picture by the way! What a clever boy he is! Edited to add: this kind of thing Self adhesive mounting board I couldn't find any single packs, but it's relatively cheap anyway and can be cut to size. Just fold the fabric onto the back and tape in place. It can then be mounted straight into a picture frame, without the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 That is absolutely beautiful and worthy of a prize. You can buy round brass effect (plastic) frames for cross stitch, but not sure I have seen one that size. If anyone has a frame it would be Hobbycraft. Good luck for your Son in the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 that's beautifully done, well done your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 That's lovely - clever boy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Make it into a pin cushion by sewing on some backing fabric and stuffing it with toy filling. My mum still uses one I made her what feels like a million years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Wow that is lovely. Why not put it in a picture frame......the cardboard inner bit will sort out the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 What a lovely piece of work! - and lots of ideas for showing it. Good luck with the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 what a beautiful butterfly, i'd look in hobbycraft bound to find something in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 If I get time I will look in Hobbycraft - means a trip to Basildon though and is NOT on my double large list of things to do this week! Will try and squeeze it in. I don't want to make this one a pin cushion as it has so many beads and sequins on it. I have a card I could mount it in but it's an Xmas one and has holly around! Might just be cut and frayed after all but if I can hit hobbycraft I'll try for one of your excellent ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 What size is is Peng I bought a few cards a year ago or so but I wasn't sure which colour I wanted so three different colours so now have a few left They are plain and from memeory there is Raspberry a pink and a sort of peachy shade but I would have to check at home They are not aperture cards the design has to be stuck to the front so you fray the edges first then attach it to the card The cards are a reasonable size so I can send you one rather than you trail to Basildon in a busy week If you are interested PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 What a clever lad - sned him a hug from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 It's really lovely- well done James x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Brilliant work - i love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
