Fancy Florals
Perfect on a traycloth, our embroidered garlands add a final flourish.
You Will Need
● Off-white linen fabric measuring 40 cm x 40 cm (16 ins x 16 ins)
● Olympus embroidery floss in Dark Blue (324),
Mid Blue (343),
Pale Lilac (632) and Dark Beige (2835)
● Sewing thread to match fabric
Tools
● Iron
● Water-soluble transfer pen
● Embroidery hoop or frame
● Embroidery needle No. 6
● Embroidery scissors
● Sewing needle
Note: If you have dfficulty finding Olympus threads, DMC or similar can be used.
TO EMBROIDER
1. Before you begin, press your fabric to ensure it is perfectly smooth.
2. Using the photograph and top diagram as a guide, transfer the motifs on to your fabric.
3. Place fabric in hoop, making sure it is taut. Do not use fusible interfacing on this design.
4. Following the instructions on the template and referring to stitch diagrams if needed, work all stitches using three strands of embroidery thread throughout. When working a straight stitch inside a lazy daisy stitch, complete the lazy daisy stitch first.
5. When embroidery is complete, take out of hoop and remove markings with a damp cotton bud if necessary.
This floral design is taken from the book “Beautiful Botanical Embroidery” by Alice Makabe, published by Search Press, RRP £14.99, available online and from all good bookshops or order from www.searchpress. com, tel. 01892 510 850.
To receive free p & p ★ , quote order code PEOPLESBOTANICAL. This offer runs until April 30, 2022. ★ UK only; for overseas p & p contact Search Press direct.
TO MAKE UP
1. Trim the embroidered fabric into a 34 cm square. There should be 3 cm of seam allowance left between the embroidery and edge of the fabric.
2. Cut a 1.5 cm square out of each corner. This will reduce bulk when the raw edges are folded over and hemmed.
3. Fold and press the raw edges over 1 cm twice. Hand stitch the hem in place, making sure that the stitches aren’t visible on the right side of the embroidery. ■