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Cutwork Lace Candle

The Cutwork Lace Candle design is available in 2 sizes: for large, 5" x 7" (130 x 180 mm), and for mega 6" x 8" hoops. The design can be embroidered both as an insert and as a freestanding ornament.

Large Hoop:
Size: 111 x 179 mm (4.5" x 6.88")
Stitches: 37 303
Colors: 1

Mega Hoop:
Size: 123 x 199 mm (4.9" x 7.65")
Stitches: 41346
Colors: 1

You will need fabric, water soluble mesh and embroidery threads.

We recommend to use water-soluble mesh, such as Vilene. Vilene D0102 is a non-woven dissolvable stabilizer which is imported into the US, is sold in large rolls and is sometimes repackaged under different brand names.
Some of these brand names are Fabri-Solvy by Sulky, Avalon Plus by Madeira, Wash-Away, and Aqua Magic.

40-weight embroidery polyester threads are preferred for the project.
Cotton thread is not suitable because the embroidery will be too bulky.
Rayon thread is sensitive to the chemicals in the water-soluble mesh and will not work for the project.

Please note: ALWAYS make a test stitch-out on scrap before you make a stitch-out on the real item.
Both designs are embroidered in the same way. They both can be embroidered as inserts or freestanding ornaments.

Cutwork Insert

Step One: To embroider the design as an insert, hoop the fabric with a layer of water soluble mesh. Start embroidering. The first color will embroider an oval and stop. Start the machine again; the second color will embroider the outline of bows and candle inside the oval and stop.

The photo is darkened so the stitches show up better

Step Two: Take the hoop from the machine. With a pair of sharp scissors cut away the fabric inside the oval and around the candle and bows.

Step Three: Return the hoop to the machine and finish embroidering.

Step Four: Wash away the stabilizer and leave to air dry. Press with steam.

Free-Standing Ornament

Step One: To embroider the design as an ornament, hoop 2 layers of watersoluble mesh. Start the machine. The first color will embroider the oval and stop.