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ITH Firefighter Coasters Embroidery Project

By Ramona Baird on April 25, 2022

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

TIME REQUIRED

00:30

Description

Done entirely in the hoop, these coasters will be sure to please a firefighter family member or friend. These would also be a nice gift for the firehouse in your neighborhood and to sell at craft fairs.

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Materials

1- poly mesh stabilizer to fit hoop

2- fibrous polymesh stabilizer to fit hoop

1- 6” x 6” Battilizer

1- 6” x 6” White Kona cotton

1- 6” x 6” Backing (cork, fabric, or vinyl)

Embroidery thread as stated in color sequence

KK2000 Temporary Spray Adhesive

Small applique scissors or curved scissors for trimming

New cosmetic sponge and a bowl of water

Optional: fabric protector

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ramona-baird/designs/1/220418ffc06

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ramona-baird/designs/1/220418ffc05

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ramona-baird/designs/1/220418ffc04

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ramona-baird/designs/1/220418ffc03

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ramona-baird/designs/1/220418ffc02

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/ramona-baird/designs/1/220418ffc01

Final Product: What You Will Create

Step 1:

Read through the instructions thoroughly before beginning and assemble all the materials needed to complete the project. Use Battilizer or thin Batting. The backing fabric may be either cotton fabric, cork, or vinyl.

Step 2:

There are six designs that may be stitched. Load the chosen design and embroidery thread on the machine.

Step 3:

The first thing to stitch will be the shape of the Battilizer which will be cut out. Hoop one layer of poly mesh stabilizer. Stitch Color 1, the Maltese outline. Place down the layer of Battilizer.

Step 4:

Stitch Color 2, the Maltese shape. Remove the Battilizer from the hoop and trim the shape just inside the stitching line.

Step 5:

Hoop two layer of fibrous water-soluble stabilizer. Stitch Color 3, the Maltese outline.

Step 6:

Spray the back of the Battilizer and place it within the Maltese outline. Center the piece of white Kona cotton over the Battilizer.

Step 7:

Stitch Color 4 to tack everything together. Stitch Color 5, the design.

Step 8:

Remove the hoop from the machine, but do not remove the fabric. Turn the hoop over and center the back fabric over the back of the design. Return the hoop to the machine and stitch Color 6 to tack the back in place.

Step 9:

Remove the hoop from the machine, but do not remove the fabric. Turn the hoop over and lay it flat on the cutting surface. Carefully cut around the back fabric, getting as close to the stitching as you can, and getting into the corner pieces of the Maltese. Turn the hoop to the front side, lay it flat on the cutting table, and trim around the white fabric, again, trimming close to the stitching and cutting out the corners.

Step 10:

Place the hoop back on the machine. Stitch Color 7, the satin stitching. Stitch Color 8, the motif run.

Step 11:

The coaster has finished stitching. Remove the piece from the hoop and trim away the excess stabilizer to within about ¼” of the stitching line. Put hot water in the bowl.

Step 12:

Use the sponge to dissolve the remaining stabilizer. Lay the piece flat to dry.

Step 13:

Once the coaster is dry, use a spray fabric protector as directed, to help keep the coasters clean.

Step 14:

Thank you for purchasing these ITH Firefighter Coaster designs! We know your firefighter will enjoy a wonderful gift—and don’t forget, if you do craft fairs or church bazaars, these would be a great item to sell.

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Meet the Author: Ramona Baird

Ramona Baird has been in the embroidery industry for over 23 years. She and her husband owned a commercial and retail embroidery store in Arizona for many years. She is an experienced digitizer having been mentored by award-winners Pat Williams and Lindee Goodall. Ramona is a contributor to “Creative Machine Embroidery” magazine having 5 covers to her credit. Ramona has worked for Wilcom America and served many years as Education Director for the American Sewing Guild. With a degree in fashion design, she is able to design and execute patterns which Pat Williams says are “out of the box” in creativity and application. Ramona likes to challenge the boundaries of embroidery and bring new and exciting designs, ideas, and projects to EmbroideryDesigns.com. She wants embroiderers of all levels to increase their skills and enjoyment in using their embroidery machine for gift-making and personal pleasure.

ITH Firefighter Coasters Embroidery Project

PROJECT DETAILS

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Cut Away Stabilizer - 2.5 Oz wt.