- Trim around each design as
close to the edge as possible,
being careful not to clip any
threads.
FINISH
- Remove the stabilizer following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove only enough stabilizer
as needed to open the lace.
The stabilizer remaining in the
threads will act as a starch,
stiffening the charms and
supporting the lace. - Lay the charms flat to dry,
reshaping them if necessary.
CupcakeCupcake Picks Picks
MATERIALS
+4" or longer toothpicks
+Hot glue
+Freestanding lace charms
(amount as desired)CONSTRUCT
- Insert the upper end of the tooth-
pick into the charm eyelet and slide
down about 1⁄8".
tip
If too much stabilizer
is washed out of the
lace, the motifs can
be starched to
stiffen them.CME Exclusive
CREEPY CUTE FSL
CHARM COLLECTIONGet into the Halloween spirit
with this enchanting collection of
freestanding lace charms. Each one
is perfectly spooky while also being
perfectly adorable. Use them as you
would any charm — for jewelry,
handbag adornments, wine charms
or other décor items. They’re quick
to stitch and use so little thread that
you’ll find uses for them everywhere
you look. Find the full collection
of eight unique spooky motifs at
interweave.com/sewing.- Bend down the charm so it lays flat
against the toothpick. - Place a small dot of hot glue on the
charm wrong side near the bottom
edge center. Press the toothpick
into the glue and allow to cool. - Repeat to make as many cupcake
picks as desired. - Insert the toothpicks into cupcakes,
hors d’oeuvres or other party snacks.
38 CMEMAG.COM | Fall 201936-39_CME_F19_Charms design collection.indd 3836-39_CME_F19_Charms design collection.indd 38 6/28/19 10:19 AM6/28/19 10:19 AM- Trim around each design as
close to the edge as possible,
being careful not to clip any
threads.
FINISH
- Remove the stabilizer following
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove only enough stabilizer
as needed to open the lace.
The stabilizer remaining in the
threads will act as a starch,
stiffening the charms and
supporting the lace. - Lay the charms flat to dry,
reshaping them if necessary.
CupcakeCupcake PicksPicks
MATERIALS
+4" or longer toothpicks
+Hot glue
+Freestanding lace charms
(amount as desired)CONSTRUCT
- Insert the upper end of the tooth-
pick into the charm eyelet and slide
down about 1⁄8".
tip
If too much stabilizer
is washed out of the
lace, the motifs can
be starched to
stiffen them.CME Exclusive
CREEPY CUTE FSL
CHARM COLLECTIONGet into the Halloween spirit
with this enchanting collection of
freestanding lace charms. Each one
is perfectly spooky while also being
perfectly adorable. Use them as you
would any charm — for jewelry,
handbag adornments, wine charms
or other décor items. They’re quick
to stitch and use so little thread that
you’ll find uses for them everywhere
you look. Find the full collection
of eight unique spooky motifs at
interweave.com/sewing.- Bend down the charm so it lays flat
against the toothpick. - Place a small dot of hot glue on the
charm wrong side near the bottom
edge center. Press the toothpick
into the glue and allow to cool. - Repeat to make as many cupcake
picks as desired. - Insert the toothpicks into cupcakes,
hors d’oeuvres or other party snacks.
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