Hello, friends! I have a lot of little things done this week, some upgrades, some playing around with clothing, and some machine embroidery! I also share about a surprise trip coming up later this week.
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.
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.)
This week I share a whole load of finishes that were gifts plus one giftie I received! I hope you’re all doing well and have some time to rest before the start of the new year. ♥
This week’s video is a bit all over the place, but that feels pretty 2020, so I’m leaving it like that! I hope you and yours have a very happy New Year. ♥
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Unfortunately, I could not find the source for the snowflake I shared. There are lots of free and inexpensive ones out there that will do the trick if you want to make a similar craft. 🙂
Disclaimer – there are no paid promotions here, I purchased everything I mentioned myself! I always feel like I need to say that because I get so excited when I share something I really like! It’s just me being me. ♥
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