How to Finish a Needlepoint Ruffle Sign
This beautiful finishing technique is brought to the Club by Grace C. from @by__grace on Instagram. Check her out!
If you've already tackled an ornament finish, this is the perfect next project to add to your needlepoint finishing repertoire! The ruffle sign finish is one of those wonderfully versatile techniques that works beautifully across a wide range of canvas sizes and shapes, including rounds, ovals, and rectangles.
This charming finish is ideal for creating personalized gifts (think baby showers!) or for adding a handmade touch to your home decor. The ruffled fabric border gives your finished needlepoint canvas such a sweet, polished look.
In the full tutorial on the Needlepoint Finishing Club, guest finisher Grace C. (@by__gracec on Instagram) walks you through exactly how she created this adorable holiday ruffle sign. Grace picked up needlepointing in 2024 and quickly fell in love with self-finishing, and her creative approach to finishing projects is truly inspiring.
Inside the full article, you'll find:
- A complete materials and supplies list
- A detailed step-by-step process tutorial video
- Written instructions to follow along at your own pace
Difficulty level: 2/5, making this a great finish for anyone ready to move beyond ornaments and try something new.
Head over to the Needlepoint Finishing Club on Substack to read the full tutorial and start finishing your own ruffle sign today!
