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Melon Napkins Embroidery Project

By Marisa Littleton on July 02, 2019

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Some Experience

TIME REQUIRED

01:00

Description

'One in a Melon' is a popular decorating theme for birthdays, picnics, celebrations, etc. A set of 'One in a Melon' napkins makes a great addition to a display.

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Materials

100% quilter's cotton or premade napkins

Design Template

40 wt. embroidery thread

75/11 embroidery needle

No-show mesh stabilizer

505 Temporary Adhesive Spray

Sewing Machine, Thread, & Matching Bobbin

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/easy-embroidery/designs/1/1sd0588

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

'One in a Melon' is a popular decorating theme for birthdays, picnics, celebrations, etc. A set of 'One in a Melon' napkins makes a great addition to a display.

Step 1:

Gather the materials needed for this project. Read the directions BEFORE you begin the project. Print a paper design templates.

Step 2:

If you are making the napkins, cut four 20" squares of fabric.

Step 3:

Hem each napkin. Place each napkin on a flat surface with the right side of fabric down. Using a frixion pen, mark a line 1" from the edge of the fabric. Repeat on all sides of the square.

Then mark a 1/2" line from the edge of the fabric. Repeat for all sides of the square.

You now have parallel lines 1/2" and 1" from the edge of the fabric.

Step 4:

Fold raw edge of the fabric to the 1/2" line. Press with an iron. Fold again so that the folded edge is at the 1" line. Press with an iron. Pin folded edges in place.

Sew a 1/8" seam along the edges of the napkin. Repeat these steps for each napkin.

Step 5:

Use the design template as a placement guide. Measure 3" from the center of the design template for placement.

Step 6:

Hoop one piece of No-Show stabilizer. Use the center and axis points to align the napkin on the stabilizer. Lightly mist the stabilizer with a temporary adhesive spray, gently press the napkin onto the stabilizer. Pins may be used for more stability.

Step 7:

Load the design onto the machine. Stitch the design. Remove the napkin from the hoop. Trim the excess stabilizer to about 1/4" from the stitching. Repeat these steps for each napkin in your set.

Step 8:

You have finished a 'One in a Melon' napkin. WTG!

Step 9:

Awesome! Great job!

Happy Stitching!

Marisa Littleton

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Meet the Author: Marisa Littleton

Marisa Littleton is a retired educator with a love for teaching and learning. Interests include machine embroidery, hand embroidery, quilting, cooking, and antiques.

Melon Napkins Embroidery Project

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