| These are instructions on how to embroider the FSL
Ireland Forever design and make a greeting card with it. The card is
great for St. Patrick's Day. |
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| To embroider the design you will need water-soluble mesh, embroidery
threads (rayon or polyester) and a piece of sheer organza. |
| Step One: Hoop a layer of watersoluble mesh. Start the machine.
The machine will embroider the outline of the harp and stop. |
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| Step Two: Place a piece of organza on the outline and start
the machine. It will embroider the same outline over the fabric and stop
again. |
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| Step Three: With a pair of sharp scissors cut away the fabric
close to the stitches. |
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| Step Four: Return the hoop to the machine and finish the embroidery. |
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| Step Five: Rinse the stabilizer in lukewarm water. Neatly spread
on a towel. Leave to air dry. |
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Making a Greeting Card
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| For the project you will need a sheet of cardstock, a pencil,
craft glue and craft knife or scissors. |
| Step One: Fold a sheet of cardstock in half. Cut it to the size
you need. Place the embroidered harp on the front of the card. With a needle
punch through the design several dots, as shown on the photo below. |
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| Step Two: With the pencil connect the dots. |
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| Step Three: With the craft knife, or scissors, cut away the
shape. |
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Step Four: Put a thin layer of glue along the openning.
Put a thin layer of glue on the back side of the harp. |
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| Step Five: Position the embroidery over the opening in the card.
Press with fingures. Place under a press (heavy book). Leave for a couple
of hours to dry. |
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Enjoy!
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Happy Embroidering!
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