This week we welcome guest blogger Sue O’Very from Sealed With A Stitch. We hope you enjoy her Napkin Ring project and make good use of it, perhaps as a Valentine’s place setting! You can download the designs for the project here.
Materials
- (2) 4″ x 4″ Top ~ Cotton fabric (spray starch and press)
- (2) 4″ x 4″ Bottom ~ Cotton fabric (spray starch and press)
- (4) 4″ x 4″ Cut-away stabilizer – medium to heavy weight
- (1) 8″ x 8″ piece of Tear-away stabilizer – medium to heavy weight
NOTE: Avoid Tear-away that leaves extra fibers!
i.e. Bosal Medium weight Tear Away
The basic napkin ring was used in photos as the example. All the napkin rings have the same basic steps.
For more details, see pages 7-9 for photos and steps of each napkin ring.
Tools
- Ruler, rotary cutter, cutting mat
- Hoop with 4″ x 4″ sewing area
- Appliqué scissors
- Embroidery snips
- Embroidery needle size 14
- Spray adhesive
- Iron
- Spray starch
- Embroidery thread, bobbin thread and two empty bobbins
- Seam sealant
*Bonus Appliqué instructions on page 10
KEY:
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side
Step 1: Wind Bobbins
a) Wind one bobbin with thread to match the outer satin stitching for the Top (example is grey). Wind the second bobbin to match the outer satin stitching for the Bottom (example is pink).
b) At this time, thread top and bobbin with thread for the Bottom outer satin stitching (example is pink thread).
Step 2: Prepare Fabric
a) Spray starch and press all cotton fabrics (not shown).
b) Lightly spray one side of each Cut-away piece with spray adhesive. Place both Top and Bottom pieces RS facing up, centered on top of the Cut-away.
Step 3: Bottom
NOTE: All Napkin Rings will have the same first five stitch sequences. In these instructions we will refer to them as:
*Ring Placement Stitch
*Ring Secure Stitch
*Ring Satin Stitch
*Top Placement Stitch
*Top Secure Stitch
a) Hoop Tear-away stabilizer (not shown).
b) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch first stitch sequence, which will be the Ring Placement Stitch and where to place the Bottom fabric.
c) Lightly spray the WS of one piece of the Bottom. Place over the placement stitch on the front of the hoop.
d) Lightly spray the WS of other piece of the Bottom. Place over the position stitch on the back side of the hoop.
e) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch the second stitch sequence, which will be the Ring Secure Stitch.
f) Remove hoop from machine and place on a flat surface. Do not remove the materials from inside the hoop. Use appliqué scissors to cut away extra Bottom on front and back of hoop. Cut as close to the stitching line as possible without cutting the secure stitch.
g) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch the third stitch sequence, which will be the Ring Satin Stitch.
T20_13 (Basic) – Design Accent colors in BOLD1 – Ring Placement Stitch2 – Ring Secure Stitch3 – Ring Satin Stitch4 – Top Placement Stitch5 – Top Secure Stitch
6 – Decorative stitch
7 – Top Back Secure Stitch
8 – Top Satin Stitch
Step 4: Front of Top
a) Insert bobbin weight thread (usually 60 wt white thread). Top embroidery thread should be same as for outer satin stitching (example is grey thread) (not shown).
b) Insert hoop into machine and stitch the fourth stitch sequence. This will be for the Top Placement Stitch.
c) Lightly spray the WS of one piece of the Top. Place over the front of the hoop over the top placement stitch.
d) Stitch the fifth stitch sequence which will be the Top Secure Stitch.
e) Stitch the Design Accents. NOTE: Some Napkin Rings will have multiple thread colors for this step. Follow the color breakdowns or see pages 7-9 for more details on the Design Accents. Be sure to clip all little jump threads as Design Accent colors progress. The basic napkin ring has only one design accent color. NOTE: You can also add your own design or monogram at this time by editing the design.
Step 5: Back of Top
NOTE: All Napkin Rings will have the same last two stitch sequences. In these instructions we will refer to them as:
*Top Back Secure Stitch
*Top Satin Stitch
*Lower speed to avoid thread
breakage for final satin stitching around Top.
*Raise presser foot height when stitching over the final satin stitching. Check your manual or ask your local dealer to see if your machine has this feature.
a) At this time, use matching top and bobbin with thread for the Top outer satin stitching (example is grey thread) (not shown).
b) Turn hoop with the WS facing up.
c) Spray WS of the second piece of Top. Place over the Top Secure Stitch and align with the Top front piece.
d) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch the second to last stitch sequence, which will be the Top Back Secure Stitch.
e) Remove hoop from machine and place on a flat surface. Do not remove the materials from the hoop. Use appliqué scissors to cut away extra Top on front and back of hoop. Cut as close to the stitching line as possible without cutting the secure stitch.
Step 6: Finish Napkin Ring
a) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch the last stitch sequence, which will be the Top Satin Stitch.
b) Notice that the satin stitching has perforated the tearaway stabilizer. Hold the hoop and pull the napkin ring toward you in order to release it from the stabilizer.
c) To help get rid of any extra pokey threads or stubborn stabilizer around the outside of the napkin ring, try this – dab some seam sealant on your finger tip and run your finger around all the edges of the Ring and Top of the outside edge of the satin
stitch.
BONUS matching Appliqué designs to coordinate with the Napkin Rings
Material
- (1) 4″ x 4″ Appliqué material ~ Cotton fabric (spray starch and press)
- Cloth napkin (spray starch and press)
- (1) 4″ x 4″ Fusible web i.e. Bosal Splendid Web or Steam-A-Seam 2®
- (1) 8″ x 8″ piece of Wash-away mesh style stabilizer –
i.e. Bosal Wash-Away Plus
The basic appliqué design was used in photos as the example. All the appliqué designs have the same basic steps. For more details, see pages 14-15 for photos and steps of each appliqué design.
Tools
- Hoop with 4″ x 4″ sewing area
- Appliqué scissors
- Embroidery snips
- Embroidery needle size 11
- Spray adhesive
- Iron
- Mini iron (recommended) i.e. Clover mini iron
- Spray starch
- Marking pen
- Towel (for drying napkin)
KEY:
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side
Step 1: Prepare Materials
a) Spray starch and press Appliqué material (not shown).
b) Spray starch and press the Cloth napkin.
c) Iron on a piece of fusible web on the WS of the Appliqué material, follow the manufacturers instructions.
d) Peel off paper from fusible web.
NOTE: These designs were digitized using Sue’s techniques along with specific stabilizers and materials for Napkins. Not all appliqués will be digitized with these exact steps.
Step 2: Secure Napkin
NOTE: All Appliqué designs will have the same first three stitch sequences. In these instructions we will refer to them as:
*Appliqué Placement Stitch
*Napkin Secure Stitch
*Appliqué Secure Stitch
a) Hoop Wash-away mesh style stabilizer.
b) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch first stitch sequence, which will be the Appliqué Placement Stitch and where to place the Napkin.
c) With a marking pen, mark the center of the design on the Napkin (not shown). Lightly spray the Wash-away stabilizer with spray adhesive. Place the “mark” over the center of the Appliqué Placement Stitch and press the Napkin down in place.
d) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch the second stitch sequence, which will be the Napkin Secure Stitch.
Step 3: Appliqué Material
a) Place the Appliqué material RS up over the Napkin Secure Stitch and finger press the fusible web down to hold in place (not shown).
b) Insert hoop into machine. Stitch the third stitch sequence, which will be the Appliqué Secure Stitch.
c) Remove hoop from machine and place on a flat surface. Do not remove the materials from the hoop. Use appliqué scissors to cut away extra Appliqué material. Cut as close to the stitching line as possible without cutting the secure stitch.
d) Press the Appliqué material with the mini iron. This will set the fusible material.
e) Stitch the Design Accents. NOTE: Some Appliqué designs will have multiple thread colors for this step. Follow the color breakdowns or see pages 14-15 for more details on the Design Accents. Be sure to clip all the little jump threads as the Design Accents colors progress. The basic Appliqué has only one design accent color. NOTE: You can also add your own design or monogram at this time by editing the design.
f) Stitch the last stitch sequence, which will be the Outer Satin Stitch.
Step 4: Finish Napkin
a) Remove hoop from machine. With appliqué scissors, cut wash-away stabilizer close to the satin stitching.
b) Follow manufactures instructions to remove wash-away stabilizer. NOTE: Do not distort the embroidery stitches. I use warm water and gently massage the back of the stabilizer.
c) Let dry on towel for a little while (not shown). Press flat once all the stabilizer is removed. The results are a very professional clean finish on the front and back of the napkin.
d) Fold and slip napkin ring into the appliquéd napkin ring and set the table for dinner.
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53 COMMENTS
Deborah
11 years agoI am working on In-the-hoop projects as gifts for Valentine’s Day.
Doorhangers, candy holders, & bookmakers…
Gail Beam
11 years agoI hope to do a sweatshirt for my daughter.
Robin F
11 years agoI am currently working on valentine lolly pop toppers for my daughters students and embroidered hand towels for friends and family. I’m also working on a valentines day quilt. I am using pretty hearts and sayings ribbons and bows too!
Wanda Keller
11 years agoHeart shaped jumbo paper clips for the ladies in my office.
Barbara Rowlan Wong
11 years agoI’ve just finished sets of hand towels as gifts to my nieces and sister. What a pleasure to be able to create a handmade item that is so pretty and something I am proud to give.
Patty Sack
11 years agoI am making a vest with heart appliques and embroideries coming from the back over the left shoulder and on the bottom right front for myself!
Donna G.
11 years agoI’m making a quilted table topper, and time permitting, matching napkins.
Shirley
11 years agoI am embroidering a set of napkins for my daughter; the design will be a red one-color design.
Shirley
11 years agoI found a set of great napkins in a large black and white check; I am going to embroider a red one-color design on them.
Sue Reiss
11 years agoI have twin Granddaughters and I made them shirts with layered hearts on them and then I am going to make them lolipop holders.
Sue Reiss
11 years agoI made them shirts with layered hearts on them and then I am going to make them lolipop holders.
Beth R
11 years agoI have some valentine’s bookmarks in progress – my DH reads a lot, so I’m doing some bookmarks for him.
Chris
11 years agoI am making ITH heart shaped coin purses for the grand babies. I love ITH designs! I might even make one for myself!
Barbara
11 years agoThere are so many people that I love that it needs to be simple, so I think this year’s choice will be in-the-hoop coin purses and bags.
Cathy
11 years agoI am stitching in the hoop Valentine “Cookies” for the college kids, and will send in a bag with candy and a home made card.
Agnes B. Bullock
11 years agoMade bone shaped placemats for my dachshunds and matching machine embroidered napkins
Dee
11 years agoI made free standing raggy letters out of valentine fabric that spell LOVE. I used pinking shears on the letters for a neater cute. Then I used ITH label – edited it for just the heart – fussy cut the fabric of a heart print with “stitching) and put that with some tulle and zebra ribbon around a glass candle holders to hold mints. I made a set of napkins with serged edges and also a set of ITH coasters (stippled). I then edited another label and put “coasters” on it – used an upcycled rectangular shaped glass candle holder and put the ribbon on the candleholder with some black sparkly tulle and zebra ribbon. All of this is on my dining room table on the zebra and heart print table runner.
Joyce Stiehler
11 years agoI’m working on ITH wrist-lets, chap-stick holders, and a crayon holder for my grandkids for valentines. Also in the works (but won’t be finished in time) are two purses for my granddaughter and a messenger bag for my oldest grandson. I’m also doing some ITH Valentine favors for my youngest grandson (4 years old).
Calla Ferguson
11 years agoI’m making bandannas for a valentine gift for hubby. He likes black & red so it’s great for Lovers day! (and easy)
judy revell
11 years agoi’m working on a valentine outfit for a new born.
Joyce B
11 years agoI am working on polar fleece mittens for 2 of my daughters for the cold Midwest weather! I’m also working on embroidering Valentine’s greeting cards for all the kids.
Joleen
11 years agoI am working on placemats for Valentine’s day. I hope I get them done in time.
Lee Vertrees
11 years agoI am working on a pink t-shirt with “LOVE” appliquéd on it for my grand daughter.
It’s my first attempt. I’m a newbie to machine embroidery.
Paule-Marie
11 years agoI am not working on embroidery. Most of my stuff is packed for the move when our house is done. I am, however, working on a scrappy trip around the world for Quilts of Valor. (I keep a sewing machine and supplies in my Wrangler for quilting days at the quilt store.) Once the move is done, I will start going to their embroidery club.
Merron Kay Skramstad
11 years agoI’ve been making ITH Valentine heart coin bags for my grandchildren.
Lori Mehrer
11 years agoI plan on making some ITH sucker holders and some treat bags.
Vicky
11 years agoNot exactly a Valentine project, but I have been making clutch size handbags to give away at an event in Wichita called Gown Town. Donated prom gowns are made available to girls who cannot afford a prom dress. Members of our local American Sewing Guild chapter spend two days at the event doing alterations. This year we also decided to make some clutch bags to give to the girls.
Joan Bloecher
11 years agoI’ve embroidered valentines that are sewing cards for granddaughters. I’ve been looking for sewing cards for them for a long time. When design came out for a valentine I just had to make them!
penny
11 years agoFirst, I would love to thank Sue from SWAS for such an awesome design. What a sweet treat to get this awesome FREE design. Sue is one of my favorite designers and I just love all her designs, mostly her in the hoop projects! Thanks, Sue!
Valentines Day stitching in full swing this week! Candy holders, cards and a mini quilt in the works!
Thanks, SEW much!
Penny
Sue O'Very
11 years agoYou are Sew welcome Penny! Love to hear a happy friend! Be sure to check out the Lip and Mustache napkin Ring! http://www.sealedwithastitch.com/items/seasonal_napkin_rings_in_the_hoop.aspx
Kathy E.
11 years agoHow kind of Sue from SWAS to offer this design as a freebie! It is so versatile and gets my creative juices going to make these!
Currently, I am working on my first pieced quilted table runner. It’s not going perfectly, but I’m learning a lot as I go.
Thanks for the tutorial!
Kathy E.
Sue O'Very
11 years agoHi Kathy ~
I am glad you see the versatility in this design. I can see so much with it myself…even using chalk board fabric!
Learn as you go is what its all about, enjoy as you go! You are welcome!
Sue
Wyvonne
11 years agoWhere do I get the napkin ring design
Denise Holguin
11 years ago AUTHORHi Wyvonne,
Great question! Scroll to the top of this blog post. You’ll find a link in the first paragraph to download the design.
Happy Stitching!
Denise Holguin
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Janet Payne
11 years agoPutting embroidery design on a shirt for my son.
jenny christiansen
11 years agoI would like to make napkin rings but am not able to print instructions
Denise Holguin
11 years ago AUTHORJenny,
Were you able to download the zipped file with the designs and instructions? The link is at the top of this blog.
The instructions are a PDF file named: T20_Napkin_Rings_SWAS.pdf. I double checked and it should print without any problems.
Denise Holguin
jenny christiansen
11 years agoI can’t usually do zipped files but will try again
thanks
Denise Holguin
11 years ago AUTHORWinZip has a free trial program available on their website. This program gives you ability to unzip files.
http://www.winzip.com/win/en/downwz.htm
Denise
Greta Kanegae
11 years agoif you can’t download zip files by just clicking with the mouse, you can do a “right click” and then select “save as” and a box will come up so you can choose where to save it
jenny christiansen
11 years agotried again no luck I tried to do only pes and that didn’t work for me either ,guess I am just not good at this sort of thing
thank you
Sue O'Very
11 years agoEmail me at [email protected] as I am the designer of the napkin ring. I would be happy to send it to you directly.
LeAnne L
11 years agoI am making Valentine potholders and a table runner.
Greta Kanegae
11 years agoI am making a book bag for my daughter that has applique pig front and back designs…
thank you to Sealed with a stitch for the napkin ring!!
Sue O'Very
11 years agoYou are VERY welcome!! Come by our Facebook page and show us what you are up too 🙂 Thank you to DIME for blogging about us!!
Cecilia Wilson
11 years agoI am making a Kindle fire keeper bag for my honey, and sister and nephew, it goes on and on. Great fun though.
Deb Bremer
11 years agoI am working on 38 Frog Sucker Covers for my Grandson in Texas ti give to his class, a swap project and then various valentine projects for here one of them a towel for me hopefully! LOL!
Betsy Cook
11 years agoGoing to finish granddaughters shirt I started last year….thank goodness it was big to begin with. I really want to be organized !
Barb
11 years agoWe are going to a niece’s wedding Saturday, so I made a set of napkins using a cutwork heart design as part of her gift. May not be Valentine’s day when she gets them but with an anniversary so close, she may use them for anniversary dinners in the future.
Kathy Stoessner
11 years agoI just finished a crazy patch table runner that featured heart as the center. I also did a cross stitch machine design of a doorway with a cupid. I am so glad you have this blog, since the trend is going toward quilting. Happy to have some embroidery inspiration.
Kathy
Bonita
11 years agoI am working on the Sunset Runner in the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of Love of Quilting. Just learning quilting but am enjoying it. Also completing a tote that was started in my local Quilt Shop where we machine embroideried a Purely Gates design using mylar.
Bonita
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