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Elegant Leaf Table RunnerBy Patty Dunn (from page 43)

stitching for embellishment.The key to wing needlework is

choosing a natural fabric anda decorative stitch that returnsto pierce the same hole at leastonce.

What youll needPatternLeaf templates on pullout centerfold

Fabric yard of silk organza

yard of silk dupioni (for border and

leaves)

Stabilizer yard of water-soluble stabilizer (or

heat-away)

ThreadDecorative metallic thread

All-purpose thread to match fabric

12wt

NotionsWing needle

Regular sewing machine needle to

suit fabric weight

Large-eyed hand sewing needle

Sewing machine with decorativestitches

Open toe embroidery foot

This project was stitched on a Bernina

1230 sewing machine.

How to prepare itCUTTING

1. Cut two sizes of leaf templatesfrom pattern.

2. Cut 14- x 36-inch pieces of silk

organza and wash-away or heat-away stabilizer. Test stitch with awing needle before you start finalstitching (do not skip this step).

3. Cut six 3- x 4-inch pieces fromeach color or 24 inches of onecolor.

4. Border: Cut two 6- x 44-inchstrips and two 6- x 22-inch stripsfrom silk dupioni.

Using

sheer fabric inhome decorating

adds an elegant touch to yoursurroundings. This organzatable runner is designed witha simple leaf pattern in 3Dand traditional appliqu. Thetechnique uses decorativestitching and a wing needle.If you are new to wingneedlework, this project willbe an adventure that will opennew horizons in sewing for

you. It can be used in appliqu,

applying laces, makingentredeux or just decorative

Where to nd it...Leaf table runnertemplates can be

found on the pulloutcenterfold.

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