Ginny Macdonell teaches you how to incorporate hand stitched embroidery designs onto charming super market totes you have purchased or sewn.
Instructions
STEP 1:
Insert printed fabric into embroidery hoop, pulling tightly so you have a taut stitching surface.
STEP 2:
Remove presorted cotton thread as set forth in the kit’s instructions, working one color at a time.
STEP 3:
Thread needle with appropriate number of embroidery strands.
STEP 4:
Use stitches such as back stitch, satin stitch and French knots to complete stitchery as directed.
STEP 5:
Discover the beauty of adding stitches to a pre-printed fabric piece. It adds dimension and color.
STEP 6:
Buy or make a cotton super market tote. Turn edges under and iron. Appliqué embroidered sampler onto the tote using Button Hole Stitch.
STEP 7:
Stitch other designs and incorporate them into gift bags for a special Handmade gift. Create a fabric sash to close your gift bag, which can be used over and over by the recipient.