Creative Machine Embroidery – July 2019

(Joyce) #1

  • 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 COLLECTION

Get 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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  • 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 COLLECTION

Get 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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