A getting-ready-for-the-holidays riddle for you...what measures almost 20" tall and almost 18" wide, would look lovely hanging on a front door or wall or as a table topper, is a wonderful holiday symbol, and is done completely on the embroidery machine with no additional sewing required? The answer is this in-the-hoop "tree"-mendous Christmas tree!
Supplies
You will need to cut the following sizes for the various parts of the project. For each part of the project, you will cut the main fabric, lining (back) fabric, and firm fleece batting, such as Pellon Thermolan Plus. You should label each stack according to which part of the project it is for.
NOTE: The first dimensions listed are for the 6x10 size; following each in brackets are the dimensions for the 5x7 size.
Trunk: 41⁄2”x51⁄2” [33⁄4”x41⁄2”]
Star: 5”x5” [4”x4”]
Tree 1: 41⁄2”x91⁄4” [41⁄4”x71⁄2”]
Tree 2: 51⁄2”x101⁄2” [51⁄2’x71⁄2”]
Tree 3: 41⁄4”x73⁄4” [31⁄4”x61⁄4”]
Tree 4: 41⁄2”x83⁄4” [33⁄4”x71⁄4”]
Tree 5: 61⁄4”x31⁄2” [23⁄4”x51⁄4”]
Tree 6: 4”x71⁄2” [31⁄4”x6”]
Tree 7: 53⁄4”x4” [31⁄4”x43⁄4”]
Tree 8: 61⁄2”x4” [31⁄4”x51⁄4”]
Tree 9: 53⁄4”x81⁄4” [33⁄4”x61⁄2”]
You will also need:
11 pieces of fibrous dissolvable stabilizer, such as Floriani Wet ‘n’ Gone, to fit hoop 1 color embroidery thread and bobbin wound to match
Embellishments for the final project according to your taste
Skill Level: | Beginner |
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Instructor: | Nancy Beed |
Instructor Bio: | Nancy Beed |
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