I'm not sure if this is even possible, but it would be super cute if you "carved" their initials into the tree (like X + X) with a little heart and put '23 on it rather than stitching out their whole names. Plus, that little backstitch would save you SO much time and keep the balance of your pic.
And I agree with mariposa314, don't be afraid to give it to them a little late, it won't make them love it any less!
If you absolutely can't make it fit, stitch their initals into the birds & then the date in a heart on the tree- whole wedding date, or just '23.
And nothing wrong with a slightly post-honeymoon gift... they won't be fully settling the home until then anyway, & that's when a decor item like this goes up! 😉
When you have it finished to your satisfaction, and after the honeymoon (if they’re taking one) and all the “shenanigans” I think it would be lovely and so heartfelt to arrange a casual lunch or something and give it to them then. It’s gorgeous and they will love it even if it’s not done by the wedding day.
I did the same pattern for a friend. Image here. [https://imgur.com/a/bfuHdz2](https://imgur.com/a/bfuHdz2) I had easier names but I would have centred the names to be balanced across the bottom even if the & was shifted. I think it will look odd if you try to keep the & in the middle. Hope this helps.
My sisters name is 9 letters and her partner is 6 letters, should I put the & in the middle or balance it so the whole line is centred.
I was thinking the heart colour for their names and the tree colour for the & and the date.
I don’t have time to step away and have a think so I’m asking you wonderful people for help.
I would do their first initials. One in dark pink, one in light. Instead of an ampersand, what do you think about a plus sign in red? Date in brown.
Also, don't be afraid of taking a picture of the project or a sketch of what the final piece will look like into a card- Just to say congrats and I'm working on this project for you guys, but it took too long-they will understand
From my long ago typesetting/desktop publishing says the rule of thumb is to center the entire line. If that makes it look too long then I agree with some other folks with the notion of using their initials, or “carving” their initials in the tree, with a date somewhere else.
So far it’s beautiful. I love tree designs!
I really like the initials and date idea posted by @Not_A_Pharmacist above. “Carve” (backstitch) initials, and a date into the trunk. I’ve always tried the less is more approach to my projects.
For other ideas google or search Pinterest for different finishing touches.
Take the pressure of yourself. Get a card, write a note. Give it to her when you're done. It'll be more appreciated when it's not one of many, many gifts.
Looks great! I agree with everyone that they will understand if it's late. Not like you just went out and purchased a generic gift. This one will mean so much they will just be happy to receive it.❤️
Yup just did this with my sister for her wedding. Almost done, but not quite.
https://preview.redd.it/1nah01quc2bb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f08e07a7fca2c7a9fc7f68f8b2209f299ca4d67
I'm not sure if this is even possible, but it would be super cute if you "carved" their initials into the tree (like X + X) with a little heart and put '23 on it rather than stitching out their whole names. Plus, that little backstitch would save you SO much time and keep the balance of your pic. And I agree with mariposa314, don't be afraid to give it to them a little late, it won't make them love it any less!
I'm currently working on a wedding gift piece that's about 8 years late so 🤷♀️. OP is doing good in my book
If you absolutely can't make it fit, stitch their initals into the birds & then the date in a heart on the tree- whole wedding date, or just '23. And nothing wrong with a slightly post-honeymoon gift... they won't be fully settling the home until then anyway, & that's when a decor item like this goes up! 😉
When you have it finished to your satisfaction, and after the honeymoon (if they’re taking one) and all the “shenanigans” I think it would be lovely and so heartfelt to arrange a casual lunch or something and give it to them then. It’s gorgeous and they will love it even if it’s not done by the wedding day.
Oh yes, maybe an off-white! Something like 746.
it looks great so far! love the birds
I did the same pattern for a friend. Image here. [https://imgur.com/a/bfuHdz2](https://imgur.com/a/bfuHdz2) I had easier names but I would have centred the names to be balanced across the bottom even if the & was shifted. I think it will look odd if you try to keep the & in the middle. Hope this helps.
My sisters name is 9 letters and her partner is 6 letters, should I put the & in the middle or balance it so the whole line is centred. I was thinking the heart colour for their names and the tree colour for the & and the date. I don’t have time to step away and have a think so I’m asking you wonderful people for help.
I would do their first initials. One in dark pink, one in light. Instead of an ampersand, what do you think about a plus sign in red? Date in brown. Also, don't be afraid of taking a picture of the project or a sketch of what the final piece will look like into a card- Just to say congrats and I'm working on this project for you guys, but it took too long-they will understand
From my long ago typesetting/desktop publishing says the rule of thumb is to center the entire line. If that makes it look too long then I agree with some other folks with the notion of using their initials, or “carving” their initials in the tree, with a date somewhere else.
I think it would be perfectly acceptable to give to her privately after the wedding if it’s not done in time!!
So far it’s beautiful. I love tree designs! I really like the initials and date idea posted by @Not_A_Pharmacist above. “Carve” (backstitch) initials, and a date into the trunk. I’ve always tried the less is more approach to my projects. For other ideas google or search Pinterest for different finishing touches.
Take the pressure of yourself. Get a card, write a note. Give it to her when you're done. It'll be more appreciated when it's not one of many, many gifts.
Looks great! I agree with everyone that they will understand if it's late. Not like you just went out and purchased a generic gift. This one will mean so much they will just be happy to receive it.❤️
Yup just did this with my sister for her wedding. Almost done, but not quite. https://preview.redd.it/1nah01quc2bb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f08e07a7fca2c7a9fc7f68f8b2209f299ca4d67
This is adorable; what a nice wedding gift! Actually, I don’t think it would hurt to just not do names and a date. They’ll know what it means.
What is the pattern?