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FSL Holiday Bell Ornament
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS

FSL Holiday Bell Ornament Embroidery Project

By   Marlene Stewart   on   April 14, 2014
  • SKILL LEVELBeginner
  • TIME REQUIRED02:20
Description

Create a stunning freestanding lace bell ornament perfect for holiday decorations. This intricate design adds elegance to any setting and can be used as a charming accent on your Christmas tree. Step-by-step instructions are included.

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Materials
  • Soluble stabilizer
  • Your favorite design
  • Sewing machine
  • Ribbon

    • Designs used in this project
     

    Step 1:
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    Hoop with two layers of soluble stabilizer. Sew out the designs, then unhoop and trim stabilizer around the bell being careful not to cut into it. Soak for about 15 minutes in warm water. Let dry.

    Step 2:
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    Sew five sides together with a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. 

    Step 3:
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    Starting from the center down to the edge of the bell.

    Step 4:
    Matching the very tips together. (Be sure you match and hold them together at the bottom while sewing, just watch your fingers.) When you get to the bottom turn and sew back up to the opposite side. The sixth side will have to be hand stitched together to form the bell.

    Step 5:
    Hint: When stitching to the bottom edge of the bell, pull it together to get more of a bell shape - just be careful not to pull the lace apart. If you should pull to hard, a small dab of glue will take care of it.

    Step 6:
    Finishing: use white tear drop pearl beads and the thinnest ribbon I could find. Both can be purchased at any hobby shop, like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. Then cut 11 inches of ribbon.

    Step 7:
    Tie one end to the pearl.

    Step 8:
    Folded the ribbon to form a loop and tie a double knot about 1 inch from the pearl drop.

    Step 9:
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    Take the hoop and pull it up through the hole in the bell.
    Meet the Author: Marlene Stewart
    Marlene Stewart
    Hi, my name is Marlene Stewart. I was born in Indiana and really have a strange career path of - secretary at a brokerage firm in Chicago. In 1972 I moved to Arkansas and became owner of a TV/VCR sales and repair, then school insurance coordinator, Realtor, bakery owner, arts & crafts, now digitize. I began teaching myself to digitize in 1992 after I purchased my first embroidery software and Brother PE150 embroidery machine since then I have upgraded software and machines. My husband is retired from the U.S. Air Force and I have a 36 year old son. My favorite part of the day is evening when my husband and I cuddle with a blanket and watch science fiction movies. I love digitizing, my husband calls it a love affair and admire the works of Thomas Kinkade.
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