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Each panel is embroidered onto two layers of water soluble Vilene. Fabric
choice is important to ensure good results. I used a medium weight white
cotton (it's almost the weight and thickness of denim) for my doily.
Anything too light or flimsy is likely to shift in the hoop. The appliquéd
roses and leaves were made from cotton scraps - red, pink and green.
I recommend washing the
fabrics beforehand to check for shrinkage and whether the colors bleed.
The background is stippled
in cream. The stippling is decorative and also helps stabilize the panels
in the hoop. This doily is not intended as a quilted item, so no batting
is required.
Each panel is also lined
with a backing fabric, so all the stitching at the back is neatly hidden
from view.
Once all the panels are
embroidered, clean the edges with a damp cloth to remove the excess
Vilene.
I then arranged the side panels as shown above. The panels are zigzagged
together on your sewing machine, using the same color embroidery thread as
was used for the satin borders.
Recommended machine setting: W = 3.5 L = 1.
The final step is to drop in the center panel.
This is also zigzagged in place.
This was my method of construction - if your
prefer, you could first stitch the side panels bottom edges to the center
square and then sew the side panel sides together.
And there it is ... a divine doily for your
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