Halloween pinkeep

Step by step instructions on how to finish a pinkeep.

Halloween Pinkeep

Step 1




Prepare your stitching for mounting. Make sure your pieces have been washed and pressed

Halloween Pinkeep

Step 2






Cut two pieces of board the same size, and either tape or glue the wadding to the board.

Halloween Pinkeep

Step 3



Lay your stitching over the wadding and postion it so it sits centrally
Lace up the back of your stitching. You can use glue if your prefer.

Halloween Pinkeep

Step 4

Using a colour thread similar to the fabric, whipstitch the two pieces together.

I found using a curved needle helped.

After stitching them together, attach a piece of ribbon round the edge. I held the ribbon in place with the pins and I put some small stitches into the bow to secure it.

Finished

And here is the finished halloween pinkeep.