Spring Flags and Laundry Line: Embroidery and Applique

I loved this bright blue towel that I found on clearance at Sur la Table. 

I just had to add a little bit of whimsy!

I thought it was humorous that I used the basket stitch on the basket!

I embroidered on the dress before I cut it out to applique.

The flowers were the first time I embroidered free hand.

 

I added flags in my favorite spring colors and buttons.

 

I was happy to find this flowered ruffle from Joanne's to add to the bottom.

Welcome Spring!

Flower Power! Embroidery and Applique

A friend came over with a lovely meal for us and saw a dishtowel that I had made.  I ended up making her one to fit with her kitchen colors as a thank you. 

Project Details:  This is a very easy project.  I found the images I liked and printed them out using normal printer paper. 

Using my heat transfer pencil, I traced the image I wanted to embroider in reverse. 

 I traced the flowers I wanted to applique onto double sided fusible, adhesive web (Pellon EZ-Steam II from Joanne's).  I used my light board and traced the images in reverse.

I placed the images that I had traced onto the fabric and cut them out.

I placed all of the items where I wanted them on the towel.

I did my new trick of combining several colors to create a multicolored floss.

 

 For the bottom of my towels I often add some ribbon, rickrack, lace or cording.

 A fun project for a very generous friend!