Christmas Bell Table Topper

This charming snowflake-shaped table topper features the Christmas Bell embroidery.

The finished size of the table topper is about 21 1/2 " x 23 1/2" (54 cm x 60 cm)

You will need:

• embroidery thread (either polyester or rayon)
• medium- to light-weight iron-on stabilizer or interfacing,
• fabric for the central embroidered part,
• fabric for the top and back of the mat,
• batting,
• graphic pencil, scissors and fabric glue.

Sewing the Table Topper

Step One: Although it's not too difficult to make the template from scratch, using our ready-made one is much easier! Download the file with the template. To open and print the template, which is a PDF file, you will need Adobe Reader or a similar program. The program is free to download and install.

Template. Click to download the PDF file

Step Two: Print out the template.

Step Three: Adhere the fabric for the top to the iron-on cut-away stabilizer or interfacing.

Lay the piece out with the stabilizer facing up. Position your template over the stabilizer and trace the template with the pencil.

Step Four: With a pair of sharp scissors, cut out the central part 1/2" from the inner line.

Cut notches into the seam allowance from the edge to the inner line.

Step Five: Fold the notched fabric back, press. Using fabric glue, adhere the notches to the stabilizer. Leave to dry.

Step Six: Position the batting on the table and cover with the fabric for the backing, face up. Cover with the working piece, face down.

Step Seven: Pin all the layers together.

Step Eight: On your sewing machine, topstitch along the outer line.

Step Nine: Cut away excess fabric and batting along the outer line leaving about 1/4" of seam allowance.

Then cut away the batting on the seam allowance close to the stitches.
Cut notches in the seam allowance.

Step Ten: Turn the working piece right side out and lay flat.

Step Eleven: Top-stitch 1/4" (6 mm) from the outer edge.

Step Twelve: On the fabric for the central part, make the embroidery of the Christmas Bell.

Step Thirteen: Using the template, trace the inner circle onto the fabric with the embroidery.

Cut out the piece 1" inside from the line.

Insert the embroidered piece into the "frame".

Pin all layers together.

On your sewing machine, topstitch along the inner line of the frame. Then quilt the whole piece (optional).

That's it! The table topper is finished!

Enjoy!

Happy Stitching!

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