Hi all! I'm currently working on the Evangeline border kit, my first Avlea project. I'm about half done. I just learned about this community from Krista's recent email and I'm excited to see everyone's work! I'm really enjoying Evangeline. I'm an experienced stitcher but making functional objects is new to me. I'm going to need help finishing the edges to be a table runner. Maybe someday I'll be brave enough for pillows?? Only when my kids are older, lol.
Anyway, nice to meet you all!
Melody
I have this in my queue, too! I LOVE making "functional objects" and that's one reason why I'm addicted to Avlea designs. Use your best stuff every day and enjoy it - things are nice framed and hanging on the wall to look at, but there's something wonderful about having your work at your disposal to use and enjoy. For hemming, there are lots of tips here if you mine the posts, especially Cindy Russell's (her hemming skills are the bomb). Besides, it's really fun to see what everyone is up to. Welcome, Melody!
Hi Melody! Oooh, such lovely stitching! The Evangeline is on my "someday" list. Nice to see it in progress. When it comes to finishing, Krista has a great video on basic hemstitching. Be sure to watch that.
Hi, and welcome! Going to need help with finishing? You've come to the right place! Some real pros here (not me.)
Hi Melody! I’m working on the Evangeline too, though you are much further along than I. It is looking great. You inspire me to keep going.