What you’ll need
Hoop to fit the 6.89" x 9.99" design
Frame and mat (interior measurement larger than design size)
Linen fabric to fit hoop, and about 2” larger all the way around than the glass inside the frame.
Pellon Shape-Flex SF101 for backing linen
Fusible Poly Mesh Stabilizer to back fabric
Embroidery threads as stated in color sequence
Glass cleaner and paper towels
Featured Design
https://www.grandslamdesigns.com/the-lords-prayer-embroidery-design?variant=1
Preparation
- Gather the supplies.
- Measure the frame and find a mat to fit inside.
- Measure the inside area of the mat to be sure the design will fit within it, with about 1” space all around.
- Print out the color sequence.
- The Pellon Shape-Flex makes a nice backing; read the instructions that comes with the product.
- Press the linen well.
- Cut and press the Shape Flex to the back of the linen; let cool
- Cut and fuse the Poly Mesh fusible stabilizer to the back of the Shape-Flex; let cool
- These fused layers give the linen a nice hand for the embroidery and to be framed.
Machine prep and hooping
- Center and hoop the fabric.
- Load the design on the machine.
- Select the thread colors according to the printed sequence.
- Place the hoop on the machine and stitch the design.
- Complete the embroidery stitching.
- Before removing the fabric from the hoop, use tweezers and to trim any jump stitches.
- To aid in squaring up the embroidered fabric for the frame, use the marks on the hoop to make tick marks with a pencil.
Final Steps
- Before trimming the fabric, use the mat to decide the placement of the embroidery within the frame.
- Measure to be sure the distance from the edges is the same.
- Using a pencil, draw around the outside of the mat.
- Use a ruler and rotary cutter and cutting mat to trim the fabric along the drawn line.
- Clean the frame glass with the cleaner and paper towel.
- Place the glass inside the frame and then place the mat inside.
- Lay the fabric, right side down, over the back of the mat.
- Place the frame on the back and fasten.
Conclusion
- This beautiful framed Lord’s Prayer would be a special gift for a newlywed couple, as a sentiment for the loss of a loved one, or as a piece of home décor.
Congratulations! Whether for yourself or a gift, learning new ways to use embroidery designs increases your enjoyment of stitching. There is no doubt your project will be a “Grand Slam!”
By the "Grand Slam Designs" Team
