Here is my “Americana Sampler” all finished into a flatfold. The background of this photo shows the fabric that I used for finishing: Isn’t it neat?
Now, about the cording…
After much debate about whether or not I wanted to use a lot of DMC to make the cording, I finally decided to use yarn as an alternative. The reason I was having such a dilemma over the matter was because I figured I would be irritated at myself if I used all that DMC for the cording and then needed one of the colors for actual stitching. (Hmm… didn’t I say I wasn’t a floss miser when it comes to DMC in the last post? Maybe that isn’t 100% true.)
So instead of using my DMC, I bought some red, white, and blue yarn and used it to make the cording. I wasn’t sure if I would like the effect that the yarn would give the piece, but in all honesty, I think it turned out great. The piece has a slightly rustic feel to it anyway and I think the yarn cording compliments it nicely.
Of course, I had to buy three huge skeins of yarn in order to make this foot or so of cording, but I decided today was as good a time as any to also buy some new knitting needles so that I can eventually use the left over yarn when the knitting bug bites me again.
I guess now I need to look through my knitting patterns and see if I can find something to knit so I can use all that yarn! 
Have a great holiday if you are celebrating today! 
Jennifer says:
It looks lovely! And the cording is great.
4 July 2007 at 10:00
Sue says:
Your Americana finish turned out great, and I like the way the yarn looks for the trim. Congrats on such a fun finish.
4 July 2007 at 11:08
Dawn says:
It’s adorable!
Happy 4th of July to you and all your family!
4 July 2007 at 11:48
Leslie says:
Great finish for the holidays! Now I really want some watermelon. Have a wonderful day:)
4 July 2007 at 15:26
Meari says:
Your flatfold turned out great!
5 July 2007 at 12:42
Sharon says:
Gorgous flatfold! congrats.
6 July 2007 at 08:22
Chelle says:
I love the way your yarn cording turned out. Great flatfold!
6 July 2007 at 12:09
Silver Thistle says:
Your Americana finish is just lush! And you’ve made a super job of your cording!
7 July 2007 at 14:06
Dani says:
Lovely flat fold! I’ve never thought of using anything but DMD to make cording!
9 July 2007 at 09:51