Easter Shadow Work Embroidery Designs

Easter Shadow Work

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These designs mimic the gently colored heirloom look of hand embroidered, shadow work. Done by hand, shadow work utilizes embroidery floss, drawn across the back of the fabric to 'fill in' an area outlined with simple straight stitches. A type of reverse appliqué (applying the fabric to the wrong side of the project fabric) and tiny satin stitch edging creates the same delicate look when done with an embroidery machine.

There are 24 designs in this set. The large border designs require a 5x7 hoop. The rest of the designs may be stitched in a 4x4 hoop.

Machine shadow work requires the use of white, sheer or semi-sheer project fabric. Organdy, silk organza, handkerchief linen, voile and very fine batiste work well for projects using these designs. The shadow appliqué fabric that will be applied to the wrong side of the project fabric to provide the colored shadow works best if it is
crisp and lightweight. Fine cotton fabrics or sheer fabrics such as silk organza and cotton organdy work best.

Pdf file instructions with step-by-step photos are included. Please print the instructions and read carefully before beginning.

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I have been stitching up all the designs from A Bit of Stitch and must say that these are just wonderful and so fun to watch come to life as the design stitches out. I have many ideas for these wonderful girls and am very very pleased that I decided to purchase through your site, I have long perused it but rarely get motivated to buy but now will be back over and over to snatch up whatever Evy comes up with, she is a treasure. Thank you again and keep up the wonderful site you have, one of my first stops each week. Barbara Wiggins, Shabbycowgirl Designs, Bakersfield, CA

Great Balls Of Chewing Gum. Am I over the moon. I have sewn out the Multi Hoop Santa in ART and am really impressed with the multi hoop designs. Can I find more on your website please? Regards, Robin, Te Maru. New Zealand

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