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Colorful Moments Embroidery Project

By Karen Webster on August 01, 2014

SKILL LEVELSome Experience
TIME REQUIRED03:30

Description

Machine Embroidered Blackwork design on cotton fabric. Added color with Derwent Inktense Watersoluble Ink Pencils. Heat set Colors with iron. Mounted on Black foam core board. Attached with glue to burlap canvas board.

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Materials

Black thread

White textured cotton fabric

Burlap covered canvas board (Michaels)

Alene's White Tacky Glue

Black Cardstock

Embellishment of choice

Black ribbon

Very Small pins (silver or gold)

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Embroidery-Patterns/1/RH00426A

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/pat-williams/designs/1/BLKC07

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/pat-williams/designs/1/BWBK3

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Grand-Slam-Designs/1/RED671

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/DayDream-Designs/1/DYD7712

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Ann-The-Gran/1/ATG87_e

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Design-Whiz/1/BOYB03

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Ann-The-Gran/1/ATG-STB002

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/Sweet-Heirloom/1/SHE0021_004

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/pat-williams/designs/1/VINH02

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

I wanted to try out my new Intense pencils. I decided that a line embroidery design would be cool so I picked out a blackwork design. Worked really well as you can see. I liked this design because it reminded me of a Zantangle design which are very popular right now.

Step 1:

Select design. Sew it out. I like to use cotton fabric that has a little texture just because. However, plain white would work just a well. Once the design is sewn out, remove it from the hoop. Do not remove the stabilizer. I use a tear away but leaving the stabilizer gives the design some body and makes it easier to handle as you get further along.

Step 2:

Add color with the Intense pencils. Add color until you are happy. These are watercolor pencils so add the light colors first and then shade with a darker color to get the depth of color that you desire. One you have added the color where you want it, the real fun starts. Take a small round brush, dip it in water until it is damp. Be sure the brush is damp not dripping. Now gently work the color with the brush. The colors will come to life. Brilliant colors. Love them. Once you are done, heat set the colors with a cotton setting iron. I set it from the back first and then the front. Have fun. It is like coloring between the lines in a color book.

Step 3:

Cut a piece of foam core board the size of your design. Trim the design to within 1" all the way around to allow ample material to stretch around the foam core. Add glue around the edges of the foam core. Stretch the fabric around the foam core. I did one side at a time and then did the corners. Square corners are nice if you can make it happen. I then took some ribbon and wrapped it around the outside edges of the foam core and pinned it with the mini pins. This step gives the project a finished look.

Step 4:

I chose my saying from my Silhouette library and cut several sizes until I found the one that best fit the project. Once I decided on the correct size, I cut out the saying three times and glued them together to get some depth to the words. I like that look. I looked through my embellishment stash and chose the ones that I felt would look the best and set them aside.

Step 5:

Once all the pieces are done, it is time to adhere them to the burlap canvas board. I eyeball where things go and start gluing. I start with the embroidery design by adding glue to the edges and the middle and then I set a book on it for a few minutes to make sure the sure the design is stuck good. I then follow by gluing the saying and the embellishments. I let the project lay flat with a book on it over night so that the glue is truly dry and everything is stuck good. Now you can frame the project or not. You choice. I think I am going t frame them with black metal frame. Have to go shopping and see what is available.

This is the first time I have done something like this. I tried my best to write good instructions. Hopefully, I did. This was a fun project. Hope you think so also. The Derwent Intense pencils are expensive but for me they were well worth it. I purchased the 12 pencil set to start and then I can add colors one at a time later if I choose.

Hope you enjoy creating something like this for yourself.

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Meet the Author: Karen Webster

I love to make pretty things. I have crafted most of my life. The last 5 years I have started machine embroidery. I absolutely love it. It opens up all kinds of creative avenues for me...

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