Pretty Petals Table Topper

Pretty Petals Table TopperPretty Petals Table TopperBrighten your tabletop with a lovely floral table topper! This colorful topper is shaped like a flower, andadds a charming touch to any setting. Each of the petals are a fabulous way to show off your embroidery,and the center is perfect for highlighting a vase of flowers, tea service, or a centerpiece.Project Needs & Notes- 1 1/2 yards of lightweight canvas (I used 3/4 yard each of two different colors)- 1 yard print cotton fabric for center and back- Medium-weight (2.5 ounce) cutaway stabilizer- Air-erase pen for marking- 9" x 9" piece of two-sided fusible web- 1 yard 3/4" wide decorative trim- Fabric glueFor this tutorial, I used the small size of the designs from the Australian Bouquet Design pack. Browsethrough the many Embroidery Library designs to find something that matches your preference and decor.Designs that are 4" x 4" will fit nicely on the petal shapes.Finished Size: 29" in diameterTo get started, print the PDF of the pattern pieces. There are two pieces for the wedge, and two pieces forthe center. Each print on 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of tml/PR1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Pretty Petals Table TopperCut out the pattern pieces andtape them together.Ten petal shapes compose thetable topper.To prepare the petal pieces,place the paper pattern onto thelightweight canvas.Pin in place, and trace the shapewith an air-erase pen.A template is a printout of adesign, and it's an excellent toolfor planning where to stitch.Print a template from embroiderysoftware. If you do not haveembroidery software, Wilcom'sTrueSizer is a free program touse.Place the template so there is2 1/2" of space between thebottom of the design and thebottom of the petal shape, andcenter it between the sides.Mark the center point of thedesign, as well as the horizontaland vertical axis tml/PR1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Pretty Petals Table TopperRemove the template and drawlines connecting the marks.Hoop the fabric with one piece ofcutaway stabilizer, lining up themarks on the fabric with themarks on the hoop.Attach the hoop to the machine.Load the design and move thehoop so the needle is right overthe center point.Embroider the design.After embroidering, trim theexcess stabilizer away from theback.Cut out the petal shape.Repeat the steps above until youhave 10 petals -- 5 in one colorfabric and 5 in another ects/html/PR1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Pretty Petals Table TopperArrange the petals so the fabriccolors alternate.Take two of the petals and alignthem together, right sidestogether.Pin in place and sew a 1/2"seam along the left side only.Press the seam with an iron.Top-stitch an 1/8" seam alongthe folded edge fo the seam.Take the next petal and line it upwith the left side of the twopetals that you've just sewntogether. Pin in place and sew a1/2" seam along the left sideonly.Press the seam and top stitch a1/8" seam along the folded edge.Repeat this, working clockwisearound the flower.After sewing the last petal, alignthe two ends together. Pin PR1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Pretty Petals Table Topperplace and sew a 1/2" seamalong the raw edges.To make the back piece, placethe assembled wedges on top ofthe print cotton fabric, right sidestogether.Pin in place, and cut around theouter shape.Sew a 1/2" seam along theentire outer edge of the shape.Clip the seam allowance aboutevery 1/2" around the entireshape, including where thepetals meet.Turn the fabric right side out andpress the seams.Place the paper pattern for thecenter piece on top of the printcotton and cut out the shape.Add fusible web to the wrongside of the fabric. The packaginginstructions should show thesteps.Line up the circle fabric with thecircle opening on the top side ofthe topper, fusible web/wrongside down. Allow the circle toextend about 1" onto the top sidefabric around the circle opening.Press in place. Sew a 1/8" seamaround the outer edge of /PR1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Pretty Petals Table Toppercircle.Add decorative trim around thecircle with fabric glue.Place the trim half on the circlefabric and half off to cover up theraw edge of the circle.This bright and colorful tabletopper can easily be updated toreflect your favorite seasons andholidays.Simply change the embroidery,print fabric, and trim to give thisflower-shaped table topper R1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Pretty Petals Table Topperfestive look for Christmas withpoinsettias, autumn with astersor sunflowers, and more!Questions or comments? Let us know! Send an email to us; the address is rce/ELProjects/html/PR1900.html[4/7/2016 2:04:10 PM]

Add decorative trim around the circle with fabric glue. Place the trim half on the circle fabric and half off to cover up the raw edge of the circle. This bright and colorful table topper can easily be updated to reflect your favorite seasons and holidays. Simply change the embroidery, print fabric, and t