Needlepoint brick covers make fantastic door stops, but they are a big commitment of stitching time and money.
What if you could make a covered brick quickly and easily in your choice of colors? Wouldn’t that be great?
The Pink Samurai has a new tutorial that uses plastic canvas and leftover yarn to make a door stop. You’ll love the easy Scotch Stitch pattern in two colors.
You can even stitch it with another pattern. It’s perfect for stitchers at any level.
The two keys to success are to wrap your brick in quilt batting (Otherwise it cuts the thread) and to take your measurements directly from your brick (they are not all the same size).
A big thanks to the folks at Craft Gossip for pointing this out.
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Simple instructions on how to join the corner edges of a brick doorstop would be very helpful. After completing all the work for a doorstop, I’ve attempted to find instructions on how to join the corners. Try it. Do a global search and see the issue. I haven’t been able to locate any website with diagrams or instructions. Someone has an opportunity here.
* do you cut the canvas on a diagonal? How far?
* do you need to cut off extra canvas? Leave how much?
* do you stitch the edge using tapestry wool or upholstery thread?
* on the underside of the brick, do you “glue” felt or should it be stitched?
What other useful information will make the end result of this project one that everyone admires?
I’m not a finisher, so I’m not qualified to answer these questions. I’m looking for someone who can though. Keep in mind hat right now is an EXTREMELY busy time for finishers, so there won’t be answers until after Christmas sometime.
Keep stitching,
Janet
I went to my local needlepoint source today – having to pick up a completed piece.
They say:
* fold each corner (right side in)on the diagonal and seam stitch (sewing machine) along the joined stitches.
* cut away excess as desired
* invert the sewn work and insert padded brick
* using a sturdy thread like upholstery thread sew the long sides together (tightly)
* tuck in the corners and then stitch the ends in place.
* with a piece of appropriately cut felt, glue on a bottom to cover the closing stitches.
I recommend signing and dating the brick before the bottom is sewn. In any case the brick needs to be repaired, the surprise of the date/crafter is a added gem. Sorry I didn’t take photos since I didn’t know how to attach them. Best wishes to all