The 4th of July is probably one of the most popular holidays to gather with friends and family for an outdoor party. Undeniably, the best part of any 4th of July party is the food and beverages. And the easiest item to dress up for the fourth is the outdoor dining table. Using festive linens, tableware and a patriotic centerpiece all work very well. They add an element of softness as well as design to any table surface. In this tutorial, I am sharing how you can make a set of classic mitered cornered cocktail napkins, embellished with hemstitching and decorative stitch art.
Janome Supplies Required
½ – Yard of Navy Blue and Red colored medium weight linen
A small package of light weight water soluble stabilizer
1 – of each color Navy Blue, Red and White 30 weight spool of cotton thread or
40 weight polyester thread
1 – Iron off fabric marker in white (preferred) or fabric chalk pencil in white
Spray starch
Scissors: Sharp tip embroidery, duck bill and regular fabric cutting scissors
Cutting mat, rotary Cutter & standard quilt ruler
A small quilt ruler that has 45-degree markings
Iron & ironing surface
Pressing cloth
Straight pins
Hemstitch or Wing Needle – Schmetz brand size 100/16
Standard Sewing or Embroidery Needle – Size 80/12 or 90/14
Standard Straight Foot & Open Satin Stitch Foot
Instructions
The 4th of July is probably one of the most popular holidays to gather with friends and family for an outdoor party.
Undeniably, the best part of any 4th of July party is the food and beverages. BBQ burgers, sausages, ribs, pasta & potato salad, grilled veggies, corn on the cob, watermelon, blueberry or apple pie topped with ice cream, ice-cold lemonade, ice tea, and other refreshing cocktails.
Equally as important to all this mouthwatering food and drinks are the decorations. And the easiest item to dress up for the fourth is the outdoor dining table. Using festive linens, tableware and a patriotic centerpiece all work very well. Red, white, and blue table runners, tablecloths, and placemats add the perfect pop of color to any table. Another simple table accent to use is fabric napkins.
They add an element of softness as well as design to any table surface. Dinner napkins can be folded & propped up on plates as mini centerpieces or layered between dishes for a chic look, while cocktail napkins, usually with pretty little themed designs can be scattered around entertaining surfaces for a stylish touch.
In this tutorial, I am sharing how you can make a set of classic mitered cornered cocktail napkins, embellished with hemstitching and decorative stitch art.
