I wanted to make something special for my newest grandchild, Hadley, so I decided that I would embroider her initial. I used thread to match her new curtains. All went well until it was finished, and I realized that I had not decided what to make with it ~ definitely not like me! My first idea was a pillow..... and then I found an unused white frame. The decision was made!
Supplies needed:
White fabric (9 1/2" x 8") ~ I used cotton
Appleton crewel wool embroidery yarn to match your fabric
border (embroidery floss would also work)
An 8x10 frame
Fabric strips: 2 (8"x3") 2 (12 1/2"x3")
Sewing machine
Rotary cutter or scissors
Water erasable pen
Double sided tape (optional)
Embroidery section:
Make your initial design. I used Annabel Script at
500pt to make my letter "h."
Once you have printed your design, tape it to a well lit
window and tape your white fabric on top ~ center
the letter the best you can.
Using an water dissolvable pen, trace the letter.
I used a stem stitch to embroider the outside lines first;
then I continue to stitch using the same technique close to
the each outside row until the entire design was filled.
A great embroidery tutorial can be found at http://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/stitch/stem-stitch/stem-stitch/
Cutting and sewing:
Cut down the white fabric with your design to measure
7 1/2 " x 6"
Sew the two shorter strips of fabric to the top and bottom of
your design piece. (All seams are 1/4")
Sew the two longer strips to the sides.
Again, press away from the white fabric.
Mounting:
Center your completed piece onto the frame's cardboard insert.
Miter the corners of the sides, and tape securely.
♥ Put it into the frame, and ENJOY! ♥
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! Pin It
1 comment:
I found you via "Made" today, your blog header designs for Made are gorgeous! So glad to find you. Em x
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