Creative Machine Embroidery Fall Foliage Stitch-Along | GIVEAWAY ENDED
Welcome to the fall CME Stitch-Along! This time, we’re making the pretty autumn leaf designs that were featured in the Fall 2021 issue of Creative Machine Embroidery.
About this Stitch-Along
Leaves changing color are one of the prettiest signs of fall. Bring those bright colors into your home with these two leaf designs — oak and dogwood. The freestanding leaves include a layer of batting to give them extra dimension and a pair of eyelets for stringing on a garland or tying to a wreath. Stitch a selection in classic fall colors for the perfect seasonal décor, or use green fabric to make them work for spring and summer.
PLUS! All eligible emails that register for the stitch-along between 8/2/2021 and 10/31/2021 will be entered in a giveaway to win a prize pack from our sponsors at Floriani, packed with useful goodies that any embroiderer will love: a thread assortment, stabilizer and embroidery tape (a $250 value) or a year-long subscription to Sew Daily TV! See our sweepstakes rules for more information on eligibility.
This Stitch-Along at a Glance:
- Stitch the Fall Foliage leaf wreath from start to finish
- Free in-the-hoop leaf designs, available in embroidery formats: CSD, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PES, SEW, SHV, VIP, VP3 and XXX
- Video instructions for stitching the leaves and constructing the wreath
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The Stitch-Along will give you access to not only the designs (for 5×7 and 4×4 hoops) and instructions for stitching them and making the featured wreath, but also a series of video lessons showing you exactly how to embroider the designs. We’ll take you through the materials needed, show you how to stitch the designs in the hoop and demonstrate how to finish up the leaves.
What’s Included in this Stitch Along:
- Free in-the-hoop leaf designs, available in embroidery formats: CSD, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PES, SEW, SHV, VIP, VP3 and XXX.
- A chance to win the grand prize pack from Floriani or a year-long subscription to Sew Daily TV
- Free step-by-step instructions for stitching the leaves and constructing the wreath
- Access to video content and resources
- The ability to interact with the instructor and fellow sewists during the duration of the stitch-along and share your projects
Materials Required:
To stitch each leaf, you’ll need the following, in addition to an embroidery machine:
- Two 5 1/2”x7 1/2” rectangles of woven cotton fabric
- 5 1/2”x7 1/2” rectangles of batting
- Tear-away water-soluble stabilizer
- Embroidery thread
- Embroidery tape
- 5×7 or larger hoop
- Appliqué scissors (optional)
- Cotton swab
- Eyelet punch or small, sharp, pointed scissors
Who Should Register?
- Beginner machine embroiderers interested in learning more about in-the-hoop projects
- Experienced embroiderers looking for a fun and quick fall projects
- Machine embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels
The Expert:
Kate Zaynard is the managing editor of Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery, as well as a host of the Sew & Tell podcast. She started sewing in college while studying costume design, then spent several years working as a theatrical dresser and stitcher in her hometown. Kate took a break from sewing to become an editor, but was delighted when her two professions collided, allowing her to write and edit stories about one of her favorite things to do. She loves having an excuse to sew for herself instead of for actors, and she takes a great deal of pleasure in sharing her knowledge and experience with other sewists as well as learning new tips and tricks from the experts she’s lucky enough to work with.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Thank You to Our Sponsor This Stitch-Along is brought to you by our sponsor, RNK, whose products were used in the creation of the Fall Foliage project.
