SCANDINAVIAN FLOWER-EMBROIDERED HAND TOWEL

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Scandinavian Flower-Embroidered Hand Towel

A piece of embroidery doesn't have to be big to make an impact. In the case of this hand-towel, a small Delsbo flower does nicely.

Technique: Delsbo stitch

Supplies:

  • Red pearl floss, or DMC mouliné
  • White linen cloth, approximately 49 x 64 cm/ 19.2x 25.2, or a readymade white linen kitchen towel, approximately 45 x 60 cm/ 17.7x 23.6
  • Cotton tape for hanging
  • Lace tape (optional)

Source ,Amazon.com: Scandinavian Stitch Craft: Unique Projects and...

Step 1

Fold in all edges and hem the fabric by hand or machine (skip this step if you’re using a ready-made towel). Sew on the lace tape, if using. Sew on the cotton tape for hanging.

Step 2

Mark the center of the towel. Transfer the pattern (see image) and embroider one-sided flat stitch and stem stitch.

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Step 3

Use one thread pearl floss, or three threads mouliné floss. Secure all ends and iron the towel smooth.

Step 4

This embroidered towel how-to is excerpted with permission from Scandinavian Stitch Craft by Karin Holmberg (Running Press /Perseus Books).

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