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EMBROIDER BORDER STRIPS AND
NUMBER RECTANGLES
The Full-Size Embroidery Patterns are on
Pattern Sheet 2. Refer to “Embroidery Stitches”
on page 66 for backstitch instructions.1 ) Tape Full-Size Embroidery Pattern
numbers to a light box or sunny window.
Center a novelty print 3^1 ⁄ 4 × 31 ⁄ 2 " rectangle
over pattern, with bottom of embroidery
pattern 1^1 ⁄ 4 " from bottom edge of rectangle;
tape in place. With a fabric-marking pen,
trace number 1 pattern onto fabric to make
Unit 1. Using one rectangle from each
novelty print, repeat with 24 additional
31 ⁄ 4 × 31 ⁄ 2 " rectangles and pattern numbers
to make units 2–25.2 ) Repeat Step 1 to trace Full-Size Embroidery
Pattern saying “We Wish You” on one
tan linen 3^1 ⁄ 2 × 241 ⁄ 2 " border strip. Trace “A
Merry Christmas” on remaining tan linen
31 ⁄ 2 × 241 ⁄ 2 " border strip.3 ) Secure a traced border strip in an
embroidery hoop. Using four strands
of black embroidery floss, backstitch
on marked lines to make an embroidered
border strip. Repeat to make a second
embroidered border strip.4 ) Using Step 1 units and two side-by-
side rows of backstitches for each
number, repeat Step 3 to embroider
25 number rectangles.ASSEMBLE POCKET CENTER
Measurements include^1 ⁄ 4 " seam allowances
unless otherwise indicated. Sew with right
sides together unless otherwise stated.
Press seams in directions indicated by
arrows on diagrams. If no direction is
specified, press seam toward darker fabric.
Pocket Flap Pattern is on Pattern Sheet 2.
To make a template of the pattern, see “Make
& Use Templates” on page 94.1 ) Layer an embroidered number rectangle
right side up (with number reading
correctly), matching novelty print 3^1 ⁄ 4 × 31 ⁄ 2 "
rectangle right side down (orient the design
upside down if it’s a directional print), and
a muslin 3^1 ⁄ 4 × 31 ⁄ 2 " rectangle. Pin together
pieces in stack.2 ) Use pocket flap template to trace rounded
corners on bottom edge of Step 1 stack
(Diagram 1). Stitch^1 ⁄ 4 " from traced line
along side and bottom edges. Trim on
traced line using pinking shears, or clip
into seam allowance around curves. Turn
flap right side out through top edge, then
topstitch^1 ⁄ 8 " away from seam to make a
pocket flap. Keep top edge open.3 ) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 25 pocket
flaps total.4 ) With wrong side inside, fold a tan linen
41 ⁄ 2 × 181 ⁄ 2 " rectangle in half widthwise to
make a 2^1 ⁄ 4 × 181 ⁄ 2 " pocket unit (Diagram 2).
Topstitch^1 ⁄ 8 " from folded edge. Repeat with
remaining 4^1 ⁄ 2 × 181 ⁄ 2 " rectangles to make five
pocket units total.5 ) Layer a pocket unit atop a tan linen
31 ⁄ 2 × 181 ⁄ 2 " rectangle with bottom raw edges
aligned (Diagram 3). Baste^1 ⁄ 8 " from side
and bottom edges. Repeat with remaining
tan linen 3^1 ⁄ 2 × 181 ⁄ 2 " rectangles and
pocket units.DIAGRAM 131 ∕ 2 "(^13)
∕^4 "
DIAGRAM 2
(^12)
∕^4 "
181 ∕ 2 " (^1) ∕ 8 "
31 ∕ 2 × 181 ∕ 2 "
DIAGRAM 3