The finished size of the doily is 18" in diameter. You will need a
square of cotton fabric measuring about 13" x 13", water-soluble Vilene
stabilizer and 40- or 50-weight cotton embroidery threads for the lace.
For this project we used Signature machine quilting thread.
Step Two: Lay out the FSL patterns to make a star lace frame.
Machine-stitch them together, using narrow but not very dense zigzag. Use
the SAME thread with which you embroidered the lace.
Step Three: Place the lace frame over the fabric square.
Secure with pins. Using short and very dense zigzag (satin stitch), stitch
the lace star frame to the fabric. Use the SAME thread with which you embroidered
the lace.
Cut away the excess fabric from under the lace.
Step Four: You can now go ahead and dissolve the water-soluble
stabilizer. Place the doily into a bowl of warm water; change the water
several times. So that the doily dries evenly, spread it on a flat surface
and let it air dry. Then iron with steam.
