artist: Clara Haight

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Machine Embroidery: Clara Haight has presented us with a stunning example of what can be done by an artisan with machine embroidery. Her creativity produces a wealth of unique designs. As an instructor she shares with us her steps for success. We are most fortunate to have her contribution. Printer friendly instructions.

1. Prepare the fabric and follow the folding instructions for the checkbook pattern. Always fold in paper first, so you can identify the areas for embellishment.

2. Select embroidery pattern, stabilizer and needle. Depending on the embroidery used, a sticky self-adhesive, tear-away, cut-away and a water soluble stabilizer can be used. A size 70 sharp needle is used.
3. Hoop the stablizer and spray with a temporary adhesive spray. (If you use the sticky stabilizer, then spray is not needed).

4. Unfold checkbook. Mark the placement for the embroidery.

5. Place the checkbook cover on the hooped stabilizer following the markings. The spray or sticky stabilier will hold the fabric in place while you sew. Refold when finished embroidering.

6. A water soluable stabilizer was used for the eyelet pattern. After it was embroidered, it was submerged in water for a few minutes until the stabilizer dissolved. Then laid flat to dry, pressed and refolded the checkbook.