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Rose Loveheart Blanket

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Could also be embroidered with Two Intertwined Hearts  Stitches Used: Stem Stitch, Spider Web Rose, Detached Chain, Ribbon Stitch, Running Stitch / Colonial Knot Combination., Y Stitch. Preparation:  Prewash the ribbons, then when dry, iron on a silk setting before starting. To transfer the design onto fleece, I suggest using  netting  or light organza and a pencil. Trace the  design on this from the pattern, then  with a  dressmakers chalk or water erasable pen transfer  it to  the fleece. You may find though that  the pen, is a  little more difficult  to remove  from the fleece. Firstly using Embroidery Cotton Thread ( 2 strands )  stem stitch  the outline of the heart.  ( Or for a more raised frame, wrapped  chain ) Cut a piece of wadding the size of the blanket, and tack it  to the fleece.  Take matching cotton thread and make a spoke...