Released July 18, 2010
created by Rhonda
Rhonda has been at it again! She has created a design for the 4 x 4 hoop which, when hand-stitched together, will create a lovely doily!
You can see the set here.
Basic directions for Doilies
Materials Needed:
- Thread with matching bobbin thread
- Opaque Water solvable stabilizer
- 2 pieces of Plastic Canvas
- Clothes Pins or other clips
1: Hoop Stabilizer and stitch out design.
2: Remove from hoop and cut off excess stabilizer.
3: Place piece on to the plastic canvas.
4: Position other piece of plastic canvas on top and clip together with clothes pins.
5: Let dry.
6: Remove from Plastic Canvas; you now have a nice piece. Using this method, you will not have to block back into shape.
(I use this method to reshape washed pieces too. You can do this by dissolving those extra pieces of stabilizer in some water, dip you cleaned lace into it and then lay flat in the plastic canvas and let dry. Perfect for cleaning FSL Christmas Ornaments)
7: With a sharp sewing needle and matching embroidery thread.
Hold tips together and whip stitch sides together as shown in picture.
There will be a small hole for the center when completed.
I have used a large needle and large dark thread for demonstration purposes only.
I hope you enjoy these doilies.
I like your doily and the plastic canvas is really a good tip.
Comment by Joyce — July 18, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
I satin stitch my lace doily/basket/bowl pieces together. it’s faster than hand (4 letter word)sewing.
Comment by Create with Claudia — July 18, 2010 @ 3:14 pm
Beautifull! Thanks for the hint on the plastic canvas
Sandra
Comment by Sandra — July 18, 2010 @ 3:43 pm
I think the dollies are just beautiful. I think
I will do a few. Need to start now for Christmas.
thanks
Comment by Diana in Texas — July 18, 2010 @ 5:51 pm
Great Idea on the plastic canvas,keep coming up with these great ideas you are my Idol.
Comment by Poodle Mom — July 18, 2010 @ 7:49 pm
These are just beautiful. Thanks for the great hint using the plastic canvas.
Comment by smom — July 19, 2010 @ 2:06 am
Really pretty haven’t tried lace yet but this makes me want to try thanks for sharing.
Comment by Bette McGee — July 20, 2010 @ 12:24 am
The doily looks beautiful and thanks for the handy tip. I would really like to try it.
Comment by Elizabeth — July 20, 2010 @ 1:33 am
thank you for the beautiful doily is beautiful, I wish there were more. I will definately make this. I am confused about the plastic canvas. Is that just for blocking????? Explain more please.
Comment by hm928 — July 23, 2010 @ 9:22 am
Great tip with the plastic canvas. I intend to make some lacey snowflakes for the tree this Christmas. This will come in handy.
Thanks.
Mal
Comment by Mal Mellor — August 4, 2010 @ 2:36 pm