Dedicated to one of our favorite angels, Roxann.
Second in the Elegance series, Elegance 02 - Roxann's Inspiration will be one of the best investments in embroidery you'll ever make. The designs stitch out quickly. By adapting the thread color to the project, the designs will be either very classic or antique looking or very cutting edge. It will obey the demands of your inspirations. Be bold!
This collection has edgings, appliqués, light designs for lightweight fabrics, border and corner designs. It works for the 4x4, 5x7, 6x10 and other embroidery areas including the very large hoops.
This collection offers many variations of matching designs, edgings and insertions to be used individually
or combined together. Each of the designs is included in both one solid color or in multi-colors. This makes it easy to go from the Ayrshire and White work styles of embroidery to the Swiss style of embroidery. You will be able to create your own amazing Swiss or White work style variations with the different edgings and designs included in the set.
Hum, what is that photo doing here? Can you guess? I love Befores and Afters. This is BEFORE. |
YES, this is AFTER!
Don't you just love it! |
Close-up of collar. |
Pocket detail. |
Back tab detail. |
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ABOVE: Flowers of different sizes are layered to created this beautiful edging.
LEFT: Remember those too peach buttons for this baby
pink suit? I couldn't find buttons that I really liked
and it made no sense for me to spend a fortune on buttons
that I didn't like.
Pouf! They are gone and hiding behind the flowers! |
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This is a gift I made for my very best girlfriend. Believe it or not, it took under an hour and a half to do from scratch.
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NOTE: None of the pieces have any jump stitches.
Example of Variations
Both the edging and the center designs are from this collection. |
The center designs are from this collection. The lace edging is from Lace Edging 07 |
The center designs are from this collection. The lace edging is from Lace Edging 06 |
This is the combination of designs for the table runner shown above in the photos. |
We are including with these designs a detailed instruction file.
There are step by step directions
to allow you to visualize really well what needs to be done and how to do it. You will find instructions for all of the following applications:
-Instructions for perfect Edgings
-Hints and Tips for perfect Cutwork
-Instructions for perfect Appliqués
-Hints and Tips for perfect Free Standing Appliqué
-Hints and Tips for perfect Trimmming