{"title":"Floating","description":"\u003cp\u003eMachine embroidery designs stitched using the floating method, where the fabric is floated on top of hooped stabilizer instead of being hooped itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sds3475-nutcracker-placemat","title":"SDS3475 Nutcracker Placemat","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet a festive Christmas table with this Nutcracker Placemat, a multi-hoop embroidery design that lets you stitch a placemat bigger than your hoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proud nutcracker stands between two holly sprays with red berries, with a golden scroll border along the top and bottom and a holly sprig in every corner. The placemat is bigger than any home hoop, so we split it into smaller designs. You float the fabric on hooped stabilizer and stitch one design at a time, lining each one up with the printable templates we include. Then you add a sturdy backing and finish the edges with a flange binding on your sewing machine, which gives a neat binding with a thin strip of contrasting color beside it. It is not in-the-hoop, and there is no appliqué.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design includes illustrated step-by-step instructions to guide you through every hooping, the trimming and the binding, making it a rewarding project for embroiderers who enjoy lining up designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Floating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloating means the stabilizer goes in the hoop and the fabric lies on top of it, held with pins or tape outside the stitching area. The fabric is never clamped in the hoop, so you can move it for each new design without stretching it or leaving hoop marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the small corners: about 11\" x 18½\" (280 x 470 mm)\u003cbr\u003eWith the large corners: about 11\" x 19¾\" (280 x 502 mm)\u003cbr\u003eYou can also make your placemat a little smaller or larger by moving the designs in or out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoop Sizes Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis design uses 4x4\", 5x7\", 6x8\" and 7x10\" hoops, and there are two ways to stitch the center:\u003cbr\u003e7x10\" route: the nutcracker and both holly sprays in one hooping (7 hoopings in total), plus a 6x8\" hoop for the borders and a 4x4\" hoop for the corners. Your 7x10\" hoop needs a stitching area at least 162 mm wide.\u003cbr\u003e5x7\" route: the nutcracker and the holly sprays stitched one after the other (9 hoopings in total), plus a 6x8\" hoop for the borders and a 4x4\" hoop for the corners.\u003cbr\u003eThe corners come in two sizes. The small corners give the nutcracker room to breathe, and the large corners look fuller. The large corners are a tight fit in a 4x4\" hoop, so use a 5x7\" hoop if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Colorways:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStitch your nutcracker in Red or Blue from the same design files: simply follow the color chart for the one you choose. The scroll border is the same for both. You are welcome to try your own colors too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristmas dinner tables\u003cbr\u003eFestive brunches and holiday entertaining\u003cbr\u003eHandmade Christmas gifts\u003cbr\u003eA matching set of placemats in red, blue or both\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop fabric: one piece 18\" x 24\" (46 x 61 cm)\u003cbr\u003eDouble-sided iron-on adhesive film, the same size as the top fabric\u003cbr\u003eCutaway or tearaway stabilizer for hooping (one piece per hooping)\u003cbr\u003eHeavyweight rigid cutaway stabilizer and backing fabric: 13\" x 22\" (33 x 56 cm) each\u003cbr\u003eFabric for the binding and the flange (⅛ yd \/ 15 cm of each)\u003cbr\u003eTemporary spray adhesive\u003cbr\u003eA water-erasable or air-erase fabric pen\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidery thread (see the included color charts)\u003cbr\u003eA sewing machine for the binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13 embroidery design files: the nutcracker, two holly sprays, the scroll border, four corners in two sizes, and the nutcracker with both holly sprays as one 7x10\" design\u003cbr\u003eStep-by-step illustrated instructions (PDF) with a cutting chart and binding guide\u003cbr\u003ePrintable templates for lining up each design\u003cbr\u003eColor charts for the Red and Blue colorways\u003cbr\u003eMultiple machine embroidery file formats for your compatible embroidery machine: DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3 and XXX\u003cbr\u003eNote: the 7x10\" XXX file comes in two parts (-a and -b)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a little nutcracker magic to your holiday table with the Nutcracker Placemat!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rickhert Lubbe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67782863913130,"sku":"SDS3475","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/9802\/2570\/files\/sds3475_img_3243.jpg?v=1793307573"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stitchdelight.net\/es\/collections\/floating.oembed","provider":"Stitchdelight.net","version":"1.0","type":"link"}