For this doily we used crochet-style FSL designs from the
Geometric
Crochet Border Set .
Before proceeding, please read the General
Guidelines and Step-by-Step Guide to Embroidering our Crochet-Style FSL
designs.
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The finished size of the doily is about 15" x 15". You will need
a 6" x 6" piece of cotton or linen cloth (we used 14-count Aida), water-soluble
Vilene stabilizer and 50- or 60-weight cotton embroidery threads.
We made a small doily, but you can easily make a larger project. For
this, embroider the corner pattern four times and the middle pattern 4
times, 8 times, 12 times, or as many times as you need.
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Step One: Embroider each design four times.
Trim the stabilizer close to the designs, leaving at least 3/4" around
each design. DO NOT dissolve the stabilizer now. |
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| Please read the Step-by-Step Guide to Assembling
crochet-style FSL Designs into a Project first.
Step Two: On a working table, lay out the embroidered parts to
form a lace frame, pin them to each other and start stitching. Use a short
zigzag and the same thread that you used for the embroidery. |
| Step Three: Lay the lace frame over a piece of fabric. Pin in
place. You can use either zigzag or any other bridge stitch. The stitch
should be dense enough in order not only to attach the lace to the fabric,
but also to finish the raw edges of the fabric. |
| Step Four: Cut away the excess fabric under the lace. You can
now go ahead and dissolve the water-soluble stabilizer. Place the workpiece
into a bowl of warm water; change the water several times. Spread the doily
on a flat surface and leave to air dry. |
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The doily is ready. Enjoy!
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Here are more close-ups of the project:
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