Madonna and Child Bowl, Candle Holder and Doily Set

Our FSL Bowls are embroidered in the same way as ornaments. So please read the General Guidelines first.

Some points to remember from the General Guidelines:
Use Vilene water soluble stabilizer;
Use the same thread for the upper and bobbin to get two-sided embroidery.
DO NOT embroider several designs in one hoop.

Here are the instructions on how to make the Madonna and Child Bowl and Doily Set.

To make the bowl, you'll have to embroider the bowl panels, which are in the first row on the picture, and the hexagon for the bottom.

Use 2 layers of Vilene-type water-soluble stabilizer and use the same thread for both the needle and bobbin to get 2-sided embroidery. Instead of a metallic thread in the bobbin, use an embroidery thread, which is the same color as the metallic thread. Rinse the stabilizer and leave to air dry

Embroider 3 panels with the Madonna and Child and three panels with the angel.
Impotant Note: It's very important to use as small a hoop as possible. E.g. if your design is for a small hoop, use the small hoop, not the large one; if your design is for a large hoop, use large, not mega. Do not try to embroider several freestanding lace designs in one hoop. This is because all water-soluble stabilizers stretch, and in a bigger hoop, it's going to stretch more. This can lead to the design falling apart after the stabilizer is dissolved. It's always better to embroider one part at a time.

Press all parts with steam. Continue as you would with any other freestanding bowl. Read instructions in our Guide to Assembling a Freestanding Bowl.

To make the candle holder, embroider four panels, which is in the second row on the picture, and the square for the bottom. Use the same technique for the embroidery and assembly.

To make this doily, you'll have to embroider four doily panels and stitch them together. Use 2 layers of Vilene-type water-soluble stabilizer. For the doily, you can use white bobbin thread as it doesn't have to be two-sided. Rinse the stabilizer and leave to air dry. Press with steam and stitch the parts together using invisible thread.

The set is ready. Enjoy!

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