Tutorial: pinkeep finishing

[@kristyschoch5202]

Thank you for your time Katie, your tutorial is wonderful!!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much - I'm so glad you liked it!

[@carolfawcett1297]

Excellent tutorial Katie! I can see that this finish is definitely more tricky than it seems! You explained each step thoroughly, thank you for sharing this knowledge with us! I might be less intimidated to try this finish sometime.

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you! You can definitely do it - it's really not that tricky, it just takes time, attention to detail, and a little patience. It can help not to have to sit down and do it all at once - I needed to get this filmed so I sat down and worked start to finish, but breaking it up into bits can also make it more manageable.

[@siwsanpackard1140]

I love the way you show the easy and the tricky bits, without just going off camera and sorting it. I makes it so real and a comfort when us mortals are struggling trying to emulate you. Have you tried using clips instead of just holding it when you are starting off attaching the lining pieces at the end? Lovely fabric and a gorgeous finish. Thank you Katie

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you! I would feel dishonest editing out the tricky bits, or doing that off camera, because I think we all make mistakes, or have things that we struggle with, and it's very much a part of the finishing process. You can mess up and still produce a beautiful finish! I hope that that comes through and gives people confidence. As to clips, I usually prefer pins if I need to keep something in place, but I find it quite easy to hold the lining, probably because of the small size. It fits quite nicely in the hand - for something larger I might pin it in place.

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial. Love the pin keep

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you for watching!

[@barbarahunter6375]

Thanks Katie for all the time you put into these tutorials. We all learn so much from your real time videos

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@pmillermac]

Beautiful work ❤

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much!

[@creativeraquelb]

Thank you for sharing your method for finishing a needlebook. I really like your idea to add two ribbon pieces to the hinge point for less stress on a single point. Great idea!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you! It's a really useful trick, especially when you're using thinner ribbon as I am here - it can wear and shred, and an extra hinge really helps with that.

[@debraculpepper2396]

Katie you are amazing! Your finishes are simply perfection, thank you for taking it nice and slow for me. You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for your time and expertise.😘

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much, that's so kind!

[@varshakean6331]

Thanks Katie

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you for watching!

[@athenabesa380]

Thank you! You are a great teacher.

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much, that's so kind of you!

[@nevadastitcher]

Thank you for such an excellent tutorial!!! I do my own finishing and definitely picked up tips and tricks!! I appreciate your time and effort putting together this free tutorial!! I look forward to your kit release!! ❤️ ✂️🪡🧵😊

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@charj57]

Looks great Thank you!!!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you for watching!

[@feidie64]

Beautiful!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you!