A STEM Project: TurtleStitch Embroidered Lace in a Paper Frame

  

Making lace out of a TurtleStitch embroidered design requires a delicate sheer fabric such as organza and a dissolvable stabilizer. I used a Vilene stabilizer. https://www.amazon.com/VileneWater-Soluble-stabilizer-lace-Embroidery/dp/B077X7YYWR?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=AQQ65CSYR2P9F&th=1 

The organza and the stabilizer are placed in the embroidery hoop and the design is embroidered as usual. 

Once embroidered, the design is removed from the hoop and placed in water to dissolve the backing.  It is a fun process to see the backing dissolve with a little agitation of the material.  After drying, I ironed the design on the silk setting.  

I cut the design using a rolling cutter(not shown) and a 4 1/4 inch quilt template. I did use the center cut out of the frame with a hole in the middle to center the design on the cutting mat. Please note, the cut out from the paper frame should not be used as a cutting template. 

 

Apply glue to the four sides of the paper frame. Center the lace on the paper frame.  Apply glue to the second side of the paper frame and sandwich the lace together with the paper frame on the outside t complete the framed lace embroidery.

This lace design in TurtleStitch.  https://www.turtlestitch.org/run#cloud:Username=Elaine&ProjectName=Octagon%20Flower%20Doily%20Lace

I recommend using 65 lb  cardstock for the frame. I used Neenah metallic paper from Office Depot. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/356762/Creative-Collection-Metallic-Specialty-Card-Stock/

Here is the PDF if you want cut out the frame with scissors. Print the design on cardstock and then cut it out. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1833C9Ht1iCvSfYvYx7J4-WKoh7NVne1V/view?usp=sharing

Here is the .Studio file for the Silhouette paper cutter.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16A6PP1WMS1XtqOMIZBd1e2-U88M9F6nf/view?usp=sharing

Here is the SVG for all other electronic paper cutters like the Cricut.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Qsz10Bx0CXlT_M4z0u0LWAqZGZME3bu/view?usp=sharing

More Lace TurtleStitch Designs

Thanks to Cynthia Solomon for the suggestion of making this TurtleStitch embroidered lace!