FanBroidery Blog

We created the In The Hoop Pleated Face Mask with Filter Pocket for an adult and child face masks. 

Here my friend Jenny created quite a few very colorful masks. "Well done Jenny. Thank you so much for the lovely photos. And we agree with your suggestion of using kitchen paper as a filter. We make do with what we have." Your friend, Annemarie.

We created the In The Hoop Pleated Face Mask with Filter Pocket for an adult and child face masks. 

Here my friend Patty created 50 masks.!! "Wow, well done Patty. We are so happy that you are creating these masks. Others will definitely benefit from your hard work. And adding pipe cleaners is such a practical idea."

Do you have little pieces of fabric that you simply cannot throw away? With these creative designs you now have the opportunity to use your favorite snips and bits of fabric.

Here we have a step by step Photo Tutorial of the The Snips n Bits Applique Rose to show you how easy it is to be crafty and frugal at the same time.

My friend LaDonna created this beautiful variety of the Super Cool Llama designs for a Baby Quilt.

My friend Christine used the Cameo Clutch Purses to create this little fashion statement.

Thank you so much for the project photos Christine. I trust your son's prom date were very happy with this delightful "fashion statement." Your friend, Annemarie

Project by Rosemary "Tulips Centerpiece, Corner and Quilt Block"

To Complete a Cutwork Design you will need:

• Stabilizer (use the best stabilizer for the fabric you will be using)
• Fabric (we recommend a test stitch out for best results)
• Embroidery Thread (see color chart included with your design)
• Water-soluble Stabilizer (we recommend a vilene type for best results)
• Sharp point scissors (to remove any jump stitches)
• Craft Knife and Cutting mat
• Embroidery Design (use the correct format for your machine)

• Hoop your fabric and stabilizer.
• Stitch the 1st color stop. 
• Use your craft knife and cutting mat to remove the fabric by carefully cutting between the 2 running stitches.

• Use your sharp point embroidery scissors if necessary

• If the design has more than 1 cutwork area, simply repeat the previous steps.

• Cut away any loose thread
• Turn hoop over

• Place a double layer of water-soluble stabilizer on the back of the design (back of the hoop)

• Use masking tape to keep the water-soluble stabilizer in place

• Place hoop back in your embroidery machine and stitch the rest of the design.

• Once the design is complete, remove the hoop and cut away the excess water-soluble stabilizer from the back of the design.

• Place a towel or face cloth behind the design and use a wet Q-tip to remove the water-soluble stabilizer.

• Repeat the process if there are multiple cutwork areas in your design.

• Your Cutwork Project is complete!

I used the Richelieu Cutwork Monogram to demonstrate the Cutwork technique. 

Click HERE for the Richelieu Cutwork Monograms

Click HERE for the Cutwork designs

Happy stitching Friends and we look forward to see your Beautiful Projects!
Annemarie
www.astitchahalf.net
e-mail: annemarie@astitchahalf.com

Winter Charm ITH Fold-over Clutch Purse