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For the doilies on this page we used the FSL
Crochet Pineapple Applique machine embroidery designs. For the applique
we used patterned cotton fabric and chose the flower pattern so that the
flower is in the center of the circle. Depending on the flowers on your
fabric you can get very different effects and some amazing results. We
made two small doilies, but you can make a larger doily, or a table topper,
or even a table-cloth.
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| You will need scraps (2"x2") of cotton fabric, water-soluble
Vilene stabilizer and 50- or 60-weight cotton embroidery threads. For this
project we used Signature machine quilting thread. The finished size of
the first doily (with the pansies) is about 10 1/2" in diameter. The finished
size of the second doily is 14 1/2" x 10". |
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A Test Stitch-out of the Designs
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| Now we are to make a test stitch-out of the parts. Before we start,
please read our General Guidelines and
Step-by-Step Guide to Embroidering our Crochet-Style FSL designs; this
might be helpful. |
| Step One: To embroider one part, cut a piece of fabric measuring
about 2"x2". Hoop the stabilizer. Place the fabric piece right in the center
of the hoop and pin it to the stabilizer. |
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Step Two: Start embroidering. The machine will stitch a circle
and stop.
Note: If you are embroidering the second design, the machine will embroider
a semi-circle and stop. |
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| WITHOUT taking the working piece out of the hoop, cut away the excess
fabric as close to the stitch as possible. Be careful not to cut the stabilizer. |
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| Return the hoop to the machine and finish the embroidery. It should
look like this: |
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| Step Three: Cut away the excess stabilizer and rinse the stabilizer
from the embroidered pieces. To do this, place them in a bowl with warm
water for about an hour. Change the water several times. Spread evenly
to air dry. Pin the points of the hexagon so that they are not distorted
when they dry. |
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| Step Four: Check over the first stitch-out - if you are satisfied
with it, you can proceed with your work, if you are not satisfied, you
might need to change any of the following: the choice of threads, needles,
fabric or the settings of the machine. Do not proceed with your work until
you are satisfied with the stitch-out.
Note: The stabilizer should be washed away. Until the stabilizer
is washed away you will not be able to see whether the embroidery is sewn
correctly. |
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Doilies
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| For this small doily you'll need 7 hexagons. When you're sure about
the choice of thread, needles, fabric and the settings of the machine,
embroider seven parts, but do not rinse the stabilizer! |
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| Cut the stabilizer away, as close to the embroidery as possible. Place
6 hexagons around the one and zigzag them together. You can also stitch
the parts together manually. |
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| Do not forget to use the same thread with which you made the embroidery,
both in the needle and in the bobbin. Wash away the stabilizer, spread
evenly on a cloth to air dry. |
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| For the second doily you'll need seven hexagons and six semi-hexagons.
First assemble the hexagons as for the first doily, then add semi-hexagons
in the corners. |
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| We also have another project with the parts from the FSL
Crochet Pineapple Applique - a blouse for a young lady. This
project is for daring embroiderers only, and you can read about it
here. |
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Crochet Pineapple Applique Set
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