Let's Talk About Terry---Terrycloth, that is!

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Beautiful 3D Flowers

Beautiful 3D Flowers



This project looks hard but it is really easy, especially when you combine the design's instructions with this new video! You can purchase just the Clematis Flower by itself or the entire set, which includes 55 designs for eight projects: other flowers, leaves, butterflies, bees, and a humming bird.

These would make beautiful gifts, wedding decor, and accessories.



Start with two layers of fabric-type water-soluble stabilizer (WSS).

Make sure you use the same color thread in the bobbin as that with which you are stitching.


The designs stitch out beautifully! When stitching is done, clip away excess WSS and


rinse the rest away. Blot with a paper towel and let pieces dry flat overnight.

Instructions show you how to make stems (in the video, I attached a pin back to mine)

and assemble pieces into a flower.

There are other 3D projects in the design set.


And the options are endless!

Debbie SewBlest

Comments (1) -

Debbie, I love how you used the flowers in so many different ways.

I believe the more you create, the more you can create. For instance, if I get an idea for a gift, as I am working with it, all sorts of uses come to mind AND all sorts of other ideas are spawned as well.

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer

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