![]() ![]() I didn’t use all the threads I pulled, and I ended up adding one extra green. (More details below…) Threadsįlour sack towels are meant to be laundered, so the threads you choose for this project should hold up to the wash! As a precaution, you might check your threads for colorfastness, to make sure they don’t lose any dye when laundered.įor threads, I went through my collection of DMC floss and pulled a variety of reds and greens that worked together. I have a limited number of sets of three flour sack towels with the designs already transferred – one of each version – available in my shop, for those interested in purchasing three good-quality flour sack towels with the designs ready to stitch. Briefly, you can trace your design with a pencil using a light box or a sunny window you can use Sublime Stitching’s fine-tipped iron-on transfer pens or you can use whatever your pet transfer method is. I’ve covered design transfer here on Needle ‘n Thread a gazillion times, so I won’t go into detail here. You’ll also need whatever items you find necessary for your favorite method of design transfer. I used a #7 crewel for all the stitching.Īnd you’ll need a sharp pair of scissors. Binding the inner ring helps protect your fabric and it also helps maintain good tension while you’re stitching. You can find a tutorial for binding the inner ring of a wooden hoop here. I used a 6″ wooden hoop with the inner ring bound. ![]() Here’s a list of supplies you’ll need to stitch these designs. The project is suitable for beginners and beyond. The results are not only Christmas-colorful, but they are just a little textured, to give some extra interest to the whole design! This keeps the whole project uncomplicated and relaxing. ![]() I’ve stitched this holly & evergreen decorative corner onto a flour sack towel, using only four very simple stitches. I’ve also added a little something in my shop for those who don’t like transferring designs and who want to launch into stitching without the hassle of transferring.Īnd finally, at the end of today’s article, I’ll announce the winners of Monday’s Book Bundles from A Stitcher’s Christmas! I’ll give you three versions of the design – the full version, a light version, and an ultra-light version. Remember last week when I showed you the holly & evergreen design that I had altered and started stitching?īy way of an early Christmas gift for you, today I’m going to share a few tips with you on how I stitched the design, along with a thread and stitch list. I know we’re getting a wee bit close to Christmas, but if you have it in you to stitch something Christmassy over the next week or so, perhaps this project will tickle your fancy! ![]()
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