Learn Rounds, Gusseted Ornaments, and Gusseted Standups
Registration now open for online Finish-Alongs in 2025
I don’t know about you, but I’m in an ultra goal-setting mood. The end of the year just brings that out in me. I can’t be the only one!
I’m adding 3 online classes early next year to help you gain confidence in some of the most popular matboard finishes: ornaments, gusseted ornaments, and gusseted standups.
These three formats all start with the same first steps:
Lacing the needlepoint on a matboard
Lacing fabric to the matboard
Making cording
From there, you can build a bunch of cool things including the projects I’ll cover in this Finish-Along series.
What’s a Finish-Along?
We live finish a needlepoint project together.
With so many fabulous videos already out there on finishing topics, these events are focused on troubleshooting, support, and helping you gain confidence with your finishes. We do it together.
I’ll show you my best practices, alternatives that may work better for you, and help you troubleshoot when things don’t go perfectly.
You can come and stitch, take notes, or go all-in and finish your projects along with me using fabric, a blank canvas, or a stitched needlepoint canvas.
BYO Supplies
Supplies are not provided, but I will send you a detailed materials list when you register.
Come as you are.
I’m a Midwest gal with a finishing workshop in my not-very-pretty basement. I have the confidence to try any finish once and a come-as-you-are attitude. I’ll probably be wearing a hoodie and glasses. Needlepoint can be intimidating but these Finish-Along aren’t (at least I hope not).
Session Descriptions
Part 1: Prep Work Party: January 30
This session will cover preparing and assembling the following parts that you’ll need for part 2:
Needlepoint-covered matboard front
Fabric-covered matboard back
Twist cording
Help! I can’t make it but want to do a session 2! I will send this recording to anyone who registers for a Session 2.
You can complete the work on your own and message me on Substack with any questions if you get stuck. You can also reference my free resources that cover these topics.
Part 2: Choose your finish(es)
Join for one or all; these sessions are each different and will build on the materials you prepared at the Prep Work Party. I’ll get registrants a detailed list of supplies after the new year.
Round Ornament:
Hang on the line after the Prep Work Party and I’ll show you how to assemble your round needlepoint ornament and attach your cording for a seamless, professional look.
No experience or pre-work necessary
Gusseted Ornament:
This is a great next step into 3D finishes if you’ve finished a round or square ornament before.
Your project should be a round, square, or rectangle
Pre-work: Bring a completed front, back, and cording from the Prep Work Party.
Gusseted Standup:
This is a great finish if you’re fairly comfortable with finishing square or rectangle ornaments and are fairly confident sewing on cording.
Your project should be a square, rectangle, or arched top with a flat bottom edge of at least 3” inch width so it sits nicely on a surface and is easier to work with. I do not recommend a special shapes or small items such as Stitch-It Angels
Pre-work: bring a completed front, back, and cording from the Prep Work Party