Stitching complete |
I had a client bring me a plush blanket to be embroidered. I did the lettering in MasterWorks and added a basting box in Designers Gallery.
Hooped and ready to stitch |
I knew I couldn't hoop the blanket as it might leave marks so I need a sticky stabilizer. I was worried that my usual sticky stabilizer would pull out too many fibers when I peeled it off. I opted to use Aqua Mesh Plus which is a sticky stabilizer that washed away. On the top I used a dissolvable topper to keep the fibers down. I did try to smooth them all in the same position before I put it on. I opted to pin it down so it would not move while stitching the first set of stitches.
Basting box done |
The first stitches were the basting box around the lettering. Those stitches would ensure that the topper would not bunch up while stitching. I did stand at the machine, supporting the blanket as I was afraid it might drag. The stitching went well. I removed as much of the stabilizer that I could without actually washing the blanket. The client will need to wash the blanket before giving it to her friend.
Stitching complete |
I am a bit concerned that the lettering will get lost in the loft of the blanket over time. Next time I might suggest a patch or maybe some knockdown stitches under the lettering but that would change the whole texture of the corner.
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