how-to autumn style

Elegant Leaf Table Runner

By Patty Dunn (from page 43)

Using

sheer fabric in
home decorating
adds an elegant touch to your
surroundings. This organza
table runner is designed with
a simple leaf pattern in 3D
and traditional appliqu. The
technique uses decorative
stitching and a wing needle.
If you are new to wing
needlework, this project will
be an adventure that will open
new horizons in sewing for
you. It can be used in appliqu,
applying laces, making
entredeux or just decorative

stitching for embellishment.

The key to wing needlework is
choosing a natural fabric and
a decorative stitch that returns
to pierce the same hole at least
once.

What youll need

Pattern
Leaf 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)

Thread
Decorative metallic thread
All-purpose thread to match fabric
12wt

Notions
Wing needle
Regular sewing machine needle to
suit fabric weight
Large-eyed hand sewing needle
Sewing machine with decorative
stitches
Open toe embroidery foot
This project was stitched on a Bernina
1230 sewing machine.

How to prepare it
CUTTING
1. Cut two sizes of leaf templates
from pattern.

Where to find it...

Leaf table runner
templates can be
found on the pullout
centerfold.

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

organza and wash-away or heataway stabilizer. Test stitch with a
wing needle before you start nal
stitching (do not skip this step).
3. Cut six 3- x 4-inch pieces from
each color or 24 inches of one
color.
4. Border: Cut two 6- x 44-inch
strips and two 6- x 22-inch strips
from silk dupioni.
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