Level: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours

Stockings featured in the Nov/Dec issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery. Register free of charge at the Designs University to access the full instructions.

I have been looking for just the right touch for my front door for the Holidays. Having a storm door in front of my door does not leave me space for hanging a wreath. While looking through my Embroidery Design collection I came across the Janome K-Lace The Peacock Collection II Design Card. I thought that design #13 would make a great Poinsettia Petal. This stocking features Felting, Appliqué and Lace Embroidery. I hope you enjoy making one as much as I have. I love finding new ways to use old favorites!

Janome Supplies Required
Memory Craft 11000 Special Edition Sewing & Embroidery Machine
Janome FM725 Felting Machine for embellishment
Janome K-Lace: The Peacock Collection II Design Card - Design #13
ST Hoop
Embroidery foot P
¼” Seam foot O
Janome Water Soluble Stabilizer
Janome Blue Tip 75/11 needle
Empty bobbins

Fabric and Notions Required
Butterick Pattern B4628 View G and the Appliqué from View H
5/8 yd - Green Felt (Craft Felt 72” wide)
1 yd - Green Organza for Felting
Two shades of Red Rayon 40wt Embroidery thread for Poinsettia Petals
Note: I choose 2 shades of Red for depth in my Poinsettia Petals. Green Cotton or Embroidery thread for Leaf Appliqué
Note: For this project Sulky Bendable 30wt cotton thread #7334019 Forest Floor was used Gold Embroidery thread for center of flower
Note: For this project Sulky Rayon Embroidery thread #2168/57 Old Gold was used
All purpose sewing thread for assembly
Plastic tube packaging from Janome Water Soluble Stabilizer (1 Liter bottle can be substituted)
White paper towels
4 – 6 Rubber bands (to fit around tube)
Pins
Scissors for thread trimming
Chalk pencil or Disappearing fabric pen
Scraps of Batting or Poly Fiber Fill for Leaf Appliqué
Top Stitch needle 90/100

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