For this table topper we used a set of 3 Freestanding Lace Machine
Embroidery Designs, the FSL
Easter Eggs.
The FSL
Easter Egg Set are embroidered in the same way as our ornaments, so
please read the General Guidelines
first.
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Some points to remember from the General Guidelines:
Use Vilene water soluble stabilizer;
Use the same thread for the upper and bobbin to get two-sided embroidery.
DO NOT embroider several designs in one hoop. |
| You will need Vilene water soluble stabilizer, embroidery threads and
a 22" x 22" piece of linen fabric. The finished size of the table topper
is about 23" in diameter. |
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Step One: Embroider each egg 4 times. The choice of colors is
up to you.
Use 2 layers of Vilene-type water-soluble stabilizer. To get neat embroidery,
use thread of the same color for both the needle and bobbin. Rinse the
stabilizer and leave to air dry. |
| Step Two: Press all parts with steam. On your working table,
lay out the designs on your fabric as shown on the picture below. Either
baste or pin the patterns in place. |
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| Step Three: Stretch a piece of 24" x 24" linen on a working
table and place the lace eggs over it in a circle. Secure in place
with pins. |
| Step Four: Thread your machine with the invisible thread and,
using short but NOT dense zigzag, stitch along the inner edge of the eggs
to secure them in place. |
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| Step Five: Using a sharp pair of scissors, cut away the excess
fabric from under the lace. Return to your machine and using a very dense
zigzag, of the same width as the lace edge, stitch along the edge of the
fabric. Use the same thread with which you embroidered the designs. We
had 4 different colors, so we had to change the thread 4 times. |
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The table topper is ready. Enjoy!
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