Halloween Napkin in the hoop
Halloween Napkin In-the-Hoop Tutorial
This tutorial will show you how to make a napkin with a stitched spider web and a fringed edge, perfect for decorating your home for the Halloween holidays. The design comes in many sizes, from 4 up to 9 inches, and can be used to make napkins, coasters, placemats, doilies, garlands, and more.
Materials Needed
For this project, you will need organza fabric and a water-soluble stabilizer. I recommend using a fabric-style wash-away stabilizer, like Vilene, rather than a film type.
Stitch Sequence
- Spider web design
- Outline
- Fringe large stitches
- Fringe tack-down stitch
- Decorative stitch
Embroidering Instructions
Hoop a layer of water-soluble stabilizer and a piece of organza fabric together.
Stitch Color 1 (the spider web design) and Color 2 (the outline), then stop the machine.
Do not unhoop your project yet. Carefully trim the excess organza from around the outside of the stitched napkin shape.
Place the hoop back into the machine and continue stitching the remaining Colors 3, 4, and 5.
Finishing
When finished, unhoop your project and trim the excess stabilizer. Then, gently wash the napkin in lukewarm water to dissolve the remaining stabilizer.
Place the napkin on a towel to dry.
TIP: While it's damp, straighten the napkin and its fringe so that it dries evenly.
Congratulations! You are done!
Find more napkin designs in my shop.
I hope you have a lot of fun!