Another Class Sampler, an option for
trying out your newly learnt skills.
The base of this pillow is made from a selection
of handkerchiefs, some with special meaning
to myself. The edgings and crochet or lace
edgings can also be embellished with
Embroidery Stitches.
Take a piece of Pelon the size required for the
pillow allowing a seam edge. Layer the hankies
over this cutting if necessary to make into
one piece. Pin in position and use tacking stitches
to keep in position while you work.
This can be inserted in a hoop for the SRE or free
stitch in your hands for the Embroidery.
Adding the Embroidery Stitches first will make it
sit a little easier, and along with the tacking stitches
will mean you have no pins protruding to catch
the ribbon as you are creating flowers etc.
Also in class we added some Hand Dyed Laces,
Buttons, Beads etc.
Samples of the Designs below to give you some
inspiration, it is just free design, but also
stitching a suitable flower for the shapes
created from the Handkerchiefs.
Instructions for these Flowers and Stitches are
available here on the Blog
Make up the Pillow in a style you wish, in this case
fine lace trim and a wide ruffle.
So much prettier than having them hidden away
in a drawer.
