I have this piece. It is a large table runner, with only the important stuff stitched. I can not finish this in it intended manner (needle point?). I need ideas if embroidery can help me? or maybe quilting? Thanks in advance for all your help! It is really beautiful maybe I should leave it as is?

This is so beautiful I think if you can match the curleques that are all ready in the piece (lt. brown) and add an edging of the same color and shape your piece will be finished.

Good Luck and keep on stiching
Vicki from Idaho

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by mops 30 Jun 2017

This was posted 4 years ago! A bit late to react now.

by pacmp 30 Jun 2017

Vicki, Welcome to Cute You are going to see so many wonderful projects the members share with us. This was around when I was still lurking and not posting so I do not remember this special treasure, Maybe Christine will let us know how it turned out and now will go page through her posts to see if she gave an update, it is Beautiful! Once again Welcome and please share with us your creations too! Pam, Oregon USA

Have a look at this site and see what is done with pieces of embroideried fabric ,table clothes ,etc, may work for you. If you go to youtube and google CindyNeedham you will see her trunk show. Beautiful work.

My idea...send it to me! :) Gorgeous! Great job Christine!

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by cfidl 08 Apr 2013

and what would you do with it?

Hi Chris, I'd certainly leave it as is! I would love to see it backed and with a border. Or maybe you could pull some threads out and do a hardanger design. Something like the picture below. Love and blessings Chris.

P.S. You would need to used a colour close to the ones in your runner as a border and backing of course.

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by cfidl 08 Apr 2013

This is beautiful. It looks like embroidery on linen with entredeux. My piece will look a little more "raw" however I think once I do put on a back and border it will look finished.

that is beautiful. look great on a coffee table for everyone to see,,,

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by cfidl 07 Apr 2013

Thank you, I do not know what yet, but it will be worked.

I think I found the thread that was used to make this. Wow, lot of lot of work. I am still not going to do it! I would rather hear the sweet sounds of my machine stitching.

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It is beautiful. wonderful colors!

It is exquisite. Has the background been left unworked? The method with this type of work is to complete the design and then fill in the background - a really boring long job! However, for really high thread count it can be left "bare". I think I would add a velvet border and back and call it a cushion - strictly for ornamental purposes!

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by cfidl 06 Apr 2013

Thank you and I will do the velvet.

Remember Simple is best..if you add to much it will become to loud and you might loose the efect of the embroidery

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by cfidl 06 Apr 2013

If I frame it, it will stay in its original condition for a lot longer than if I used it.

this is beautiful and did you do this by hand, just lovely.

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by cfidl 06 Apr 2013

it is done by hand, just not mine.

Leave it alone lol I love it hugs:):)

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by cfidl 05 Apr 2013

Ok not even a trim and a border? should I matt and frame it.

Is it big enough to have been intended as a piano bench? These were real popular in the 50's and 60's. Gorgeous.

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by cfidl 05 Apr 2013

I will measure it tomorrow, however I think you may be correct. I think the size is just right for a piano bench.

A scalloped edge similar to the one around the flowers might be nice. It is stunning the way it is!

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by cfidl 05 Apr 2013

I love swags. Oooh I was looking for swags the other night and could not find one large enough or with the right curve.

by rescuer 05 Apr 2013

I will let you know if I find one that looks right.

I guess it is definitive. I will probably do a small border if I can't find the perfect patterned fabric then I would do a 2 - 3 in padded border. I'll be back before I do anything.

I agree with others, it is beautiful as is. Perhaps to finish the edges with a trim or fringe or turn them under and stitch. maybe fold the ends to a point and add a small tassel. Keep it simple. Kay

This piece is absolutely gorgeous. I also think it should stand by itself. No more than a small border if that and I would use it as a table runner.

Lovely, I would leave it as is. Would look so pretty on any table.

I think this is a gorgeous table runner as it is. If you want to make it a bit sturdier, back it with a luxury fabric like satin with a thin batting in the center.

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by kezza2sew 06 Apr 2013

yes I agree with this also

by clawton 06 Apr 2013

I agree

leave it as it , it is beautiful Christine! love the detail. Hugs Loralye

I agree with the others, leave it as is.

Agreed. If you cannot needlepoint the background, then leave it alone. It would be lovely framed or made into a pillow with no further embelllishment. ( PS needlepoint is only half a cross stitch most commonly with wool).

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by cfidl 05 Apr 2013

Yes. The center is made with less strands and smaller stitches. It is too big for a pillow. I may experiment on another piece to see if I like a backing and frame.

this realy is beautiful !!! I should leave it like it is, because now your attention is drawn to this beautiful design. it's gorgeous ! and if you want to add something; perhaps a very simple border in the colors of the swirls along the edges. i love it !

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by cfidl 05 Apr 2013

I have more pieces, some of the others might be good for other things and techniques, I can take pics tomorrow. Should I use it as a table runner or hang it on the wall?

by pldc 05 Apr 2013

it is beautiful as a center pc on a table where it can be seen, I think anyway