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Turkey Applique

These are instructions on how to embroider the Turkey Applique.
There are 2 versions of the design - with one applique fabric and with three applique fabrics.

Version I:	Version II:
Commersial Hoop:	Commercial Hoop:
Size: 199 x 212 mm (7.8" x 8.3") Stitches: 33 034 Colors: 4/4	Size: 199 x 212 mm (7.8" x 8.3") Stitches: 34 222 Colors: 4/8
Mega Hoop:	Mega Hoop:
Size: 150 x 159 mm (5.9" x 6.25") Stitches: 22006 Colors: 4/4	Size: 150 x 160 mm (5.9" x 6.25") Stitches: 22 778 Colors: 4/8
Large Hoop:	Large Hoop:
Size: 130 x 138 mm (5" x 5.4") Stitches: 18 180 Colors: 4/4	Size: 130 x 138 mm (5" x 5.4") Stitches: 18 846 Colors: 4/8

You will need

embroidery thread (either polyester or rayon),
light-weight cut-away stabilizer,
base fabric,
applique fabric,
sharp scissors.

Embroidery Version I:

Step One: Hoop the base fabric with light-weight cut-away stabilizer. Upload the file. Start the machine. The first color will embroider the outline of the design.

Step Two: Place a piece of applique fabric over the outline.
Start the machine. It will embroider the outline over the fabric.

With a pair of sharp scissors, cut away the fabric around the outline as close to the stitches as possible. Take care not to cut through the stitches.

Step Three: Return the hoop to the machine. The third color will embroider feathers, and the forth color will finish the raw edges.

Embroidery Version II

Step One: Hoop the base fabric with light-weight cut-away stabilizer. Upload the file. Start the machine. The first color will embroider the outline of the tail.

Step Two: Place a piece of applique fabric over the outline.
Start the machine. It will embroider the same outline over the fabric.

With a pair of sharp scissors, cut away the fabric around the outline as close to the stitches as possible. Take care not to cut through the stitches.

Step Three: Return the hoop to the machine. The third color will embroider the outline of the wing.

Step Four: Place a piece of applique fabric over the outline.
Start the machine. It will embroider the same outline over the fabric.

With a pair of sharp scissors, cut away the fabric around the outline as close to the stitches as possible. Take care not to cut through the stitches.

Step Five: Return the hoop to the machine. The next color will embroider the outline of the neck.

Step Six: Place a piece of applique fabric over the outline.
Start the machine. It will embroider the same outline over the fabric.

With a pair of sharp scissors, cut away the fabric around the outline as close to the stitches as possible. Take care not to cut through the stitches.