Choosing fabrics & Threads
Fabric Threads Notions
The beauty in these detailed
designs is the hidden appliqué steps
beneath the embroidery! This layer
of appliqués acts as a base to hold
up the high stitch counts on these
holiday designs. When selecting your
fabrics for this design set, choose
simple, solid color cottons or durable
linens to embroider onto. When
gathering your fabrics, it is a good
idea to also add an iron-on fusible
backing to provide more durability
and prevent any puckering or pulling
in the design.
In order to maintain the vintage look
of these Christmas designs, stick with
Madeira threads in classic holiday
colors and you’ll be reminiscing
on the happiest time of the year!
With plenty of shading and detail in
these beautiful designs, be sure to
incorporate various shades of specific
colors. For example, if you need
red for bows, you may really need 5
shades of red to create the contouring
and lowlights. The right thread color
placements can make or break these
designs, so choose carefully!
To create these designs, you will
need to have a rotary cutter and
ruler on hand, as well as appliqué
scissors. These designs are a bit
stitch intensive, so using a medium
to heavy weight Tear Away stabilizer
is best to keep your design taut.
Since these Vintage Christmas
designs can be placed on just about
any project idea, adjust your notions
as needed depending on what you
decide to make!
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