The Shamrock
FSL Doily is a set of 2 Freestanding Lace Machine Embroidery Designs.
The parts of the Shamrock
FSL Doily are embroidered in the same way as 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, and embroidery threads.
The diameter of the finished doily is 14". |
Step One: Embroider part #1 once and part #2 eight times.
Use 2 layers of Vilene-type water-soluble stabilizer. To get neat-looking
embroidery, use thread of the same color for both the needle and bobbin.
Rinse the stabilizer and leave to air dry. |
| Impotant Note: It's very important to use as small a hoop as
possible. E.g. if your design is for a small hoop, use the small hoop,
not the large one; if your design is for a large hoop, use large, not mega.
Do not try to embroider several freestanding lace designs in one hoop.
This is because all water-soluble stabilizers stretch, and in a bigger
hoop, it's going to stretch more. This can lead to the design falling apart
after the stabilizer is dissolved. It's always better to embroider one
part at a time. |
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| Step Two: Press all parts with steam. On your working table,
lay out the designs as shown on the picture above. Thread a needle with
the same thread that you used for the embroidery and stitch together the
parts in the places marked with red. |
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The doily is ready. Enjoy! This doily makes a great St. Patrick's
Day gift.
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