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The FSL Battenberg Leaf Garland Corner is one design which should be embroidered four times to get a square edge lace. The design is available in 3 sizes: for large (5" x 7"), mega (8" x 10") and commercial (over 10") hoops.
The finished size of the doilies is 10" x 10", 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" and 15" x 15".
To embroider this type of lace, please read our recommendations first.
Stabilizers: We recommend to use water-soluble mesh, such as Vilene. Vilene D0102 is a non woven dissolvable stabilizer which is imported into the US, is sold in large rolls and is sometimes repackaged under different brand names. Two of these brand names are Wash-Away and Aqua Magic.
Film-like water soluble stabilizers, such as Solvy, are not suitable for Free-Standing Lace embroidery.
Threads: The thinner the thread, the finer the final product will be. That is why we recommend that at least one of the threads, either in the bobbin or in the needle, should be cotton, which gives bulk to the lace and makes it look hand-made. Embroidery polyester thread will make very fine weblike lace.
Embroidery rayon thread is too soft, it does not keep its shape and very often its color fades under the influence of chemicals from the watersoluble mesh.
If you are using 50- or 60-weight cotton, you can use it both in the bobbin and in the needle. If you use 40-weight cotton thread for the needle, you can use regular polyester bobbin thread.
We used Signature machine quilting cotton thread, but similar threads from other companies should work just as well.
Needles: We use size 80/12 embroidery needles and 80/12 metallic needles. Our experience shows that cotton thread used with metallic needles gives less lint. The needles should be sharp, so it's advisable to change them after every project.
Most Importantly: ALWAYS make a test stitch-out of the design and wash away the stabilizer. This helps you to select the threads, needles, stabilizers and settings of your machine correctly. DO NOT embroider several designs in one hoop.
Besides watersoluble mesh and embroidery threads you will need a piece of fabric.
Step One: Make a test stitch-out of the file. If you are satisfied with the results, embroider the file four times.
Rinse the stabilizer in lukewarm water and leave to air dry.
Press all parts with steam. On your working table, lay out the designs in a square frame.
Manually, join the parts in the places marked in yellow. Use the same thread with which you made the embroidery.
Step Two: Place the lace frame on a piece of fabric and pin in place.
Step Three: With a 1mm straight stitch along the inner outline of the lace, attach the lace to the fabric. Step 1mm from the first stitch line and make another 1 mm straight stitch along the previous one. You will have 2 parallel straigt stitch lines along hte inner outline of the lace. Work from the right side of the doily.
Step Four: With a pair of sharp scissors cut away the excess fabric close to the stitch.
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