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Sunflower Placemats Embroidery Project

By Marisa Littleton on June 24, 2021

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Some Experience

TIME REQUIRED

03:00

FINISHED SIZE

19 x 14 inches

Description

Accent gingham placemats with a sunflower design

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Materials

Design Template

Commercial gingham placemats (14”x19”)

Embroidery Needle size 75/11

Embroidery Thread 40 wt. (Robison-Anton Super Brite poly)

Cut away stabilizer (2.0 wt.)

505 Temporary Adhesive spray

Wonder pins

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/concord-collections/stockdesign/1/bn01638a

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/briton-leap/dlsoftware/1/atg40238

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ct-company/supplies/1/cw20

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

A super cute sunflower design makes a great accent on these gingham placemats.

Step 1:

Gather & prepare the materials needed for the project. Read the directions before you begin the project.

Step 2:

An essential tool for embroidery position and placement is a 'design template'. A design template is a printout of the actual size of the design. It has the center of the design identified, as well as the horizontal and vertical axis lines. An embroidery program can print a template of any design. (Embrilliance Essentials program was used to print the design template).

Print 2 copies of the design template. Use a design template to determine the placement and position of the design. The design template was positioned in a corner of the placemat 3” from each side.

Step 3:

A second design template was placed on the lower opposite corner of the
placement.

Step 4:

The size of the design is 3.9”x3.8” with a low stitch count of 8364. Hoop one piece of lite weight (2.0) cutaway stabilizer.

Mark the center on the stabilizer. Match the center of the design template with the center point on the stabilizer. Match the horizontal and vertical points on the hoop and the design template.

Use a light mist of 505 Temporary Adhesive spray on the stabilizer. Press the placemat onto the stabilizer. Use wonder pins to secure the placemat on the stabilizer.

Step 5:

Load the design on the machine. A 75/11 size embroidery needle is suggested for this project. Attach the hoop to the machine. Check the stitching field area to make sure there is nothing in the way. Use the stitching guide to stitch the design.

Step 6:

Once the design has completed stitching, remove the hoop from the machine. Remove the placemat from the hoop. Trim excess stabilizer from around the design leaving about 1/2" margin.

Step 7:

Next prepare to stitch the second design on the placemat.

Hoop one piece of lite weight (2.0) cutaway stabilizer. Mark the center on the stabilizer. Match the center of the design template with the center point on the stabilizer. Match the horizontal and vertical points on the hoop and the design template.

Use a light mist of 505 Temporary Adhesive spray on the stabilizer. Press the placemat onto the stabilizer. Use wonder pins to secure the placemat on the stabilizer.

Stitch the design. Trim the excess stabilizer from around the design leaving about a 1/2" margin.

Step 8:

Repeat steps 3-7 for each placemat in your set.

Step 9:

Congrats! You completed Sunflower Placemats. Now to decide where to put them...kitchen island, breakfast nook, or family table?

Sew Ahead...Make My Day!

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.

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