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FSL Metallic Snowflake Ornaments Embroidery Project

By Marisa Littleton on September 30, 2021

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Some Experience

TIME REQUIRED

03:00

Description

FSL Metallic Snowflake Ornaments are an elegant way to add sparkle and shine to Christmas decorations.

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Materials

4"x4" hoop or larger

2 pieces of Vilene water soluble stabilizer per hooping

Embroidery needle size 75/11

Embroidery thread 40 wt. Robison-Anton (metallic)

Ornament hooks

Parchment paper

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ace-points/designpack/1/ape2220

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

FSL Metallic Snowflake Ornaments are an elegant way to add sparkle and shine to your Christmas decorations. The designs are available in a set of 15 with an average size of 3"x3" and stitch count of 12,000-15,000. Each design took about 20-30 minutes to embroider. Project length time will vary depending on how many ornaments are embroidered. Drying time is not included in project length time.

Step 1:

Read all the directions before beginning the project. Gather the materials needed for the project.

Step 2:

Free-standing lace (FSL) embroidery designs are stitched on a fibrous water-soluble stabilizer with no fabric base. A high stitch count holds the lace together. The film plastic-like WSS works better as a topping for deep nap fabrics like towels and is NOT recommended for this project. Drying time is not included in the project completion time.

Hoop 2 pieces of Vilene wash-away stabilizer. Make sure the stabilizer is taut and drum-like in the hoop.

Step 3:

Load the embroidery design on your machine. Use 40 wt. metallic embroidery thread. Use the same color but not the same type of thread for the bobbin if the lace will be viewed from both sides. Use a silver color for the bobbin thread. You should not use metallic thread in the bobbin. Make sure to begin with a full bobbin due to the high stitch count of FSL designs. You don’t want to run out before the design is finished stitching.

Embroider the design.

Step 4:

Remove the stabilizer from the hoop. Trim the excess stabilizer to about ¼” from the edge. Trim the long threads if needed on the back of the design. It’s very difficult to clip/remove a stray thread once you remove the water- soluble stabilizer.

Repeat steps 2-4 to embroider more FSL Snowflake Ornaments.

Step 5:

Remove the water-soluble stabilizer by following the directions on the package. WSS is usually removed by running hot water on the design. Hold the FSL snowflake under the running water just until the WSS is no longer visible around the edges or in holes in the design. Leaving some of the WSS will make the FSL ornaments stiff and hold their shape better. Lay the FSL ornament on parchment paper to dry overnight. FSL items tend to stick when put on paper towels or cloth towels to dry.

Step 6:

Add an ornament hook or string tie in the loop of the ornament.

Step 7:

Finish adding hangers to the FSL Snowflake ornaments.

Step 8:

WTG! These make a super nice set of ornaments! A wonderful idea for a legacy or keepsake item.

Beautiful things are made one stitch at a time...

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.

FSL Metallic Snowflake Ornaments Embroidery Project

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