freestanding lace | Sewhooked

Freestanding lace Christmas Tree assembly! This video is not sponsored, I just really love making machine-embroidered lace. ♥

This was a big project that included THIRTY SIX PIECES. As I mentioned in my most recent TTMT (show & tell vlog), I’ve made this design before (video below), but at the time the largest hoop my machine would take was 5″x7″ which was just a smidge too small. I didn’t realize my hoop was too small until after I’d purchased the design, and even on sale it was not inexpensive, and I was NOT going to waste it! Scaling the design down did work, but it was VERY fiddly to assemble. Full size was much easier!

My first FSL Tree, 2020 video:

The supplies I used are listed below. I’m a “use what I have” gal! Use what you have, shop online, or buy at your local quilt or craft store. Mostly have a good time! Affiliate links are marked. *

You will need a zig-zag machine or a strong hand-sewing needle to assemble the tree skirt.
Design – OESD FSL Christmas Tree #12700
My fabrics are a variety of green batiks and one red batik. I think the scrappy fabric adds depth, but again, I was using what I had. I precut all fabric in squares slightly larger than they needed to be and added lightweight fusible interfacing* to the back.
Water soluble/wash away stabilizer (I have used a variety of brands/types and I prefer the white, not clear, for FSL. Use what works best for you.)

My thread color choices:

Glide 67482 (shamrock green)*
Glide 70200 (red)*
Isacord 4644 (mallard)*
Brother MT998 (dark gold)
For the easiest assembly, I can’t overstate how much I love Easy Grip Sewing Pliers!*

Find more FSL assembly videos in my YouTube shorts!

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