Quickly transform a blank hanging canvas with embroidery to create a fun wall hanging to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Perfect to add a bit of festivity when entertaining you’ll be able to create this décor in a snap! Download printable instructions.
Materials:
- Madeira embroidery thread in assorted blue gold and silver colors
- Baby Lock Stick-Tear Stabilizer (BLT102)
- Hanging Canvas embroidery blank 12” x 14” (JB1276)
- Amazing Designs Hanukkah design (ADC-251BBS133)
- Amazing Designs Happy Hanukkah Design (ADC-251BBS134)
- Basic sewing supplies
- Assorted Ribbons
- OPTIONAL: Rit Brand fabric dye in royal blue disposable gloves container to dye fabric disposable foam brush
Tools:
- Baby Lock Embroidery machine
Steps:
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Optional Steps for Dying the Canvas:
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Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.
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Read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for best practices of mixing and applying the dye.
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Wearing rubber gloves use a disposable foam brush to apply the dye across the fabric in even strokes.
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Allow the dye to set for 20 minutes. Wash in warm water rinse and dry.
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To further set the dye use a hot steam iron. Sandwich the treated area between two clean cloth pieces or paper towels then press.
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If the canvas comes out too light repeat the spot dyeing process.
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The canvas must be completely dry before proceeding to your embroidery machine to prevent possible staining of the machine.
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Set up your machine for embroidery mode.
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Purchase and download the Hanukkah designs from Amazing designs or use your favorite special occasion design.
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Transfer the design to your machine and select the first design. Add the second design to the first then size and edit the designs as desired.
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Hoop your Baby Lock Stick-Tear stabilizer in the largest machine hoop. Stick the canvas banner to the stabilizer floating it above the hoop.
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Attached hoop to the machine.
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Use your trial settings to ensure design is aligned.
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Thread machine with chosen color and stitch out your design following each color segment.
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Once the embroidery is complete remove the hoop from the machine and remove the canvas banner from the hoop.
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Remove the excess stabilizer from the back of the banner and trim any loose threads.
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Embellish or accent the top of the banner with a few ribbons.