I used cotton thread on these designs, it is almost 8x14 then I cut rather close but managed ruffle but it is against my green border. So will probably try this again.

crossstitch Merry christmas trees

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Comments (6)

by pldc 25 Oct 2013

I love the rick rack idea & this is a very pretty placemat Mary! Hugs & **Loralye

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by highlandermom 25 Oct 2013

Thank you Loralye . I like rick rack idea also at this point,next time I won't get carried away .... hugs Mary

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by queenofhearts 25 Oct 2013

Bias tape would work too.

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by highlandermom 25 Oct 2013

Thanks for your suggestions. Hugs Mary

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by 02kar Moderator 25 Oct 2013

I agree. Don't throw it away because it is too pretty. It is easily fixable.

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by pennifold 25 Oct 2013

I'd just cover it up Jan with either as Anita has suggested ric-rac or even a nice piping cord. Love Chris

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by highlandermom 25 Oct 2013

Thanks Chris as that was what I thought but on hold till next trip to town.

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by capoodle 25 Oct 2013

Looks nice and still so usable. Maybe run a green or red ric-rac around the edge to cover up the green border.

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by highlandermom 25 Oct 2013

Thanks Anita. I looked in my ric rac spot with that thought in mind last night and did not have what I would like so it can set for few days till I get out and see what I can come up with.

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by queenofhearts 24 Oct 2013

Why don't you move the ruffle in a little so the green doesn't show and it will look like you planned it like that?

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by highlandermom 24 Oct 2013

Good advise, I hate tearing apart lol. it stitched fast enough so will just try again and be more careful with my paying attention to what I am doing next round.

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