Embroidery suggestions
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Embroidery suggestions
I’m going to make a quilt for my g'granddaughter who is due in March. I would like to have a few blocks with embroidered farm animals. I’ve never used embroidery in a quilt. I’m going to use flannel for the backing. It will be machine quilted. Suggestions of any kind are appreciated.
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I take my cue based on the weight of the fabric I am using.
If it is lighter, and could let darker threads show through, then yes, I use something behind.
If heavier, personally I don't bother, but I know a lot will disagree with what I do!
IOW ... you need to do what works for you!
As for patterns ...
Already mentioned are colouring books.
Let Mr. Google help, as I often find more than I need when I ask him!
Check out template and applique outlines as possibilities.
DMC has a lot of free patterns. https://www.dmc.com/us/
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I put Pellon 911FF White Fusible Featherweight on the back of my fabric before embroidering. I usually use Moda snow as the background and wash it first before applying the fusible. It helps to keep traveling threads on the back from showing thru. I would suggest doing a sample first to see if you like it. Sometimes, it can pucker a little.
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I put Pellon 911FF White Fusible Featherweight on the back of my fabric before embroidering. I usually use Moda snow as the background and wash it first before applying the fusible. It helps to keep traveling threads on the back from showing thru. I would suggest doing a sample first to see if you like it. Sometimes, it can pucker a little.
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