Machine embroidered, iron on patches

• Peel off backing paper, if attached & position on garment.
• Cover with a pressing cloth or baking paper
• Use hot iron on cotton setting
• Press the patch into place for a minute or two
• Do not rub iron over unprotected patch
• Do not burn
• Wash/ rinse in cold water, do not hot tumble dry
• Will hold best on natural fibers
• Sew around the edge of patch to attach permanently

Made in Bonalbo, sewn on remnant fabrics, hand cut & finished

Machine embroidered appliques

• If backed with hot fix, press with a hot iron on cotton setting, using baking paper to protect embroidery.
• Sew in place permanently:*Hint: Sew close to outline in back stitch in dark thread or blanket stitch around edge in matching color.
• **Hint: Easy stitch. Work small stab stitches around the edges, following the direction the embroidery threads lie will help them sink in.
• Don’t make your stitches too long & secure the start & finish with a knot.
• *** Hint: A cross stitch, or a bar stitch will do if attaching to difficult to sew areas.
• Get decorative, add your own hand embroidery details as you sew down.
• Stabilizer in the applique may stiffen it, but it will soften with washing & handling
• To soften, soak the (sew on) applique in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes. Squeeze gently & rinse in cold water & dry flat on a towel.

Made in Bonalbo, sewn on remnant fabrics using rayon viscose thread on remnant fabrics & wash away stabilizer. Hand cut & finished.

Machine embroidered free standing lace

• Stabilizer in the lace may stiffen it, but it will soften with washing & handling
• To soften, soak the lace in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes.
• Squeeze gently & rinse in cold water & dry flat on a towel.
• Repeat process if needed but it will soften with handling & wear.

Made in Bonalbo, rayon viscose thread on wash away stabilizer