In addition to the pillows in the last post, this month I stitched up this little tin topper design from Samplers and Such. Here is "Kokopelli Sunset," posing with the tin that it will eventually top.
I stitched it as charted with DMC, and the sun button was included with the chart. I did use some generic turquoise beads from Michaels, rather than buying the Mill Hills that were listed.
Now, off to pack and plan for Celebration next week!!!
ETA: a few people have asked about 1) how to finish a tin and 2) what to do with it afterwards. :) Here is another post with one of my tin projects:
Stitching Lady Tin Topper
And one more, a Halloween exchange.
Hilda & Frankie
So it looks like I usually put small scissors in the tins. You could also use them for needles, beads, buttons...or you could refill them with mints, I suppose!
The finishing itself is simple, but a bit fiddly. I make a finishing form out of matboard, a bit smaller than the tin top. Check this several times to make sure your stitched piece fits the way you want! Then I add some batting, and lace the stitched piece to it. Glue it to the tin with some adhesive (I've used everything from Aleene's to E6000 - it all depends on how much patience you have/how much fiddling you want to do before it sets!), and add some cording or ribbon for a finished edge.
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So cute! How will you mount it on the tin? I have a tiny Altoids tin, and I've wanted to do something similar; no idea how to go about it, though.
I'm a new follower to your blog. What a nice design for the tin. I've never done one myself, but I have seen them done for charity where the tins were given to seniors to store little things like playing cards. Do you have a use for your tin? Hope you don't mind that I am "following" along. It's always nice to make new stitching friends.
Aw it's so cute
I love it x
Thanks so much for sharing your finishing instructions for the tins. I think I will have to try this for sure
Very nice! I love the southwest colors!
It is going to be such a cute tin once you finish it.
Love this. You've inspired me to try a tin of my own!
That is perfect for the tin, I can't wait to see it finished!
Great timing, I have one I'm ready to make into a prayer box. Thanks for sharing!
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