I am constantly seeking something unusual for my bridal shop. I enjoy bringing something really unique for selling to brides who appreciate beautiful things that I can product without fail over and over again.
The first thing that has to be absolute is that the design is well digitized.
I did my discovery sew without a single problem on this. I was so delighted with the placement and precise layout. I did my sample on a hankie but it would be excellent for napkins!
First, the instructions say to start with an adhesive stabilizer ready for the project. I prefer Ann's Water Soluble Adhesive Stabilizer for several reasons. First, it is very reasonably priced, second, it performs two jobs and it has never gummed up my needles.
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The first line is the placement line, just as you would do if you were doing an applique.
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/fleur-de-lis-003hankies-new-envelope.jpg)
Place the hankie, napkin or other corner object on that line.
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/fleur-de-lis-005hankies-new-envelope.jpg)
Sew out the first stitching of the design.
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/fleur-de-lis-006hankies-new-envelope.jpg)
I was concerned about the edge being in the right place and this one is right on target.
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/fleur-de-lis-007hankies-new-envelope.jpg)
Trim away the fabric as close to the stitching as possible without cutting the stitching.
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Place the next stitching and again, I am checking the line up of the edging. What a great match!
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/fleur-de-lis-010hankies-new-envelope.jpg)
The last selection of stitches is placed. In this case, it included a fleur de lis, satin stitches and some lovely Candlewick style stitching.
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Here is my sample. I love this design and feel it will be well appreciated by brides everywhere.
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/fleur-de-lis-019hankies-new-envelope.jpg)
![](https://community.annthegran.com/uploads/CSBlogImages/pat71896/0-b-soniafleurdeliscornerii.jpg)
This design/photo is courtesy of Soniashowalterdesigns.com
Thank you for joining me to share this lovely item!