Flosstube: Ornamentations #72 - It’s a finish!!!!!!

Ornamentations (noun): 2. That in which the process of ornamenting is embodied; the ornaments which adorn a thing collectively; ornament in general
Or, in music, the grace notes that embellish a melodic line.

Edit 5/23: Stacy Nash Feathered Nest pin book is now fully sold out - thank you!
Both conversions are exclusive to their kits and will not be shared or published in future

Chocolate Harts includes all threads used (8 spools, with one substitution if your kit is labeled restock or preorder) and linen, with a written guide to the conversion.
Please note that you will need to provide the chart for both kits, as it is not included.
Feathered Nest kits include all threads used, linen, and the finishing extras: crystal bead for the bird's eye, coordinating silk ribbon, and Liberty Tana Lawn for the lining of the pinkeep

MFE AKGIT 1833 is stitched on Legacy Linen 53/63 Sicilian Marzipan with Soie Surfine 2099

And the playlist with introduction and all tutorials can be found on my main channel page

Brenda Gervais' Snow Magical is stitched on Fox & Rabbit 40 count Ocean Air with the following:
Gobelins 132, 3845, Blanc
100/3 217, 232, 325*, 752
100/3 325 is the green that I selected but did not use

Fox & Rabbit Elizabeth Campbell 1838 is on Legacy Linen 48 count Marchpane with Soie Surfine
Colors used so far (partial conversion): 2627, 2681, 2707, 2718, 2779

Cross Stitch Antiques O Sweet Humility, Eliza Townsend's Work stitched on Legacy Linen 45 count Jersey Cream with the following threads (please note this is not a complete conversion):
Soie Surfine: 2099, 2179, 2307, 2396, 2401, 2494, 2561, 2664, 2707, 2718, creme
For the 100/3 equivalents, take off the 2 in front - 2099 is 099 in 100/3, etc

[abbystone]

That's an interesting question! I would want items I've stitched to be passed on to others who would love and appreciate them as I have. Most everything I've ever stitched has been given as gifts. After a long break (years) I've come back to stitching and I'm astounded by what's now available - and overwhelmed! I'm determined to make some beautiful things for myself, but can't help thinking this person would love that piece and this pattern is perfect for that person.

[PeggyA-qqcd]

Wow AKGIT is amazing! Way to go Katie! Atta girl!

[thebashfulstitcher]

How exciting! It is such a beautiful piece. Wow Wow Wow - what a labor of love.

[cathynanz]

Great to know that you are feeling better! Congratulations on the finish of your large piece!

[PeggyA-qqcd]

WOW!! AKGIT is amazing! Way to go Katie!! Atta girl !!

[corinneburnham]

I wish to be a ghost and watch my kids and grandchildren fight over my favorite pieces

[ModelbuchMuse]

My stitching tends to be on clothing and other utility objects that get worn by myself, my kids, gifted, and used for historical reenactment. I like that they are used. I've seen some of my pieces that have been used for 20 years until the garment was worn out, then the embroidery was cut off and reused on another garment (just as it would have been historically.) That's exactly the life I want for them. Used, loved, reused, repaired, eventually unrecognizable. Gone except in shreds, scraps, and memory.

[katebrown]

My dream for my stitching is that it includes a large Vierlande sampler, and the people want to hang my historic and vintage stitching in their cosy homes, rather than live in grey and white minimalism. Congratulations on your finish and the joy it brought you. Kate

[ContentedNeedleworkerKim]

Congratulations on this fabulous finish!! ❤

[varshakean]

Hope my family will treasure my quilts and cross stitch .They might not be museum piece ., , but they are made with love

[michelehunter]

My hope for my stitching is that my children and grandchildren will treasure at least some of my pieces and will think of me when they look at them.

[laviedunartisan]

Your AKGI...is fantabulous...you should be proud 👏😌

[debbiebrugier]

Katie, would love to see a blocking video with cross stitch. You should be so proud of your finish, it is stunning!

[kerrylacey]

Congratulations on your enormous finish! Brava ! I hope that my great greats will get a peak about my life!

[TLianeStitches]

What a beautiful finish! Congratulations! I love the idea of my pieces being viewed by others. I don't think my boys would be interested in keeping anything I've finished, but I often look at old samplers and wonder about the life of the stitcher. What was their life like? What were they thinking while they stitched their piece? Why did they stitch it? Was it a gift? A keepsake? Homework? I love the idea of future generations wondering about me and my life...inspiring their imagination. It makes me feel connected and I love the idea of being in someone's thoughts long after I'm gone.

[creativeraquelb]

Congrats on your huge AKGIT finish! I also ADORE how you added the sequins and beads to the snowman piece! I am still hoping to have kids in the future so I would hope that they would enjoy displaying my pieces in their homes in the future or at least donate them to a stitching shop or someone who will love and appreciate my pieces.

[laurabligh]

AKGIT is gorgeous!! I hope that some family members take the pieces that they like, and then donate the rest. I have more quilts than stitched pieces at this time, so I also hope those end up someplace where they'll be used and treasured. Looking forward to learning more tips about using sequins/beads in ornament finishing.

[lauratodd]

Wow, finish!! Your stitching is sheer perfection. I am a process stitcher but also find great satisfaction in savoring my finished pieces and seeing them displayed. I do not have children, so have no idea what will happen to my stitching after I am gone. Perhaps I will find worthy people to gift pieces to at some point. That being said, the joy of stitching is the ultimate goal for me!

[angelhart]

Such an amazing finish of AKGIT 1833 in less than a year!! I love your idea of storing this needle and other future special finishes with a piece of thread attached to remind you. My hope for finished stitched pieces is for my children and hopefully future grandchildren to enjoy. Most of my finishes are tree ornaments that I love displaying and admiring each year. I hope future generations will too. Within the last 6 months I watched Disney's Sleeping Beauty and laughed at the part where the war of the dress color took place. Such fun innocent times that we and our children still enjoy.

[wilmamarx]

I hope my family will enjoy after I am gone.