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THROUGH THE NEEDLETechnique/Area Supplies/Settings InstructionsSew decorative stitcheson blue wing areaStitch embellishment onthimble hatOutline andhighlightEmbellish yellow wingarea with free-motionstitchingEmbellish leaf withwith free-motionstitchingAdd leaf details andoutline with couchingDefine & outline wingswith couched cordDefine and outline edgesof fairy pictureAdd 3-dimensional hairto the fairyAdd “glitz” over the fairyas desired• Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C• Holographic thread• Feather stitch• SW 1.6mm and SL 1.6mm• Satin stitch (Zigzag stitch #2)• Blanket stitch• SW 1.6mm and SL 1.6mm• Mirror Image Left/Right• Straight stitch #1• Grey Isacord thread• BSR attached to machine• Mode 1 engaged• Lower feed dog• Select Straight Stitch• SL 2.5mm• Same settings as above• Change to yellow/gold thread• Same settings as above• Change to green thread• Clear Embroidery Foot #39• Cord• Engage feed dog• Zigzag Stitch #2• SL 0.5mm and SW to cover cord• Clear Embroidery Foot #39• Cord• Engage feed dog• Zigzag Stitch #2• SL 0.5mm and SW to cover cord• Cording Foot #22• Monofilament thread• Decorative cords• Darning needle• Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C• Two decorative threads• Screwdriver or scissors or awl• Button Sew-On stitch• SW 2mm• EZ Glitzer• Glitzing stonesIncrease both the Stitch Width and the Stitch Length as you sewon the blue fields of the wings.Engage the Securing function during last stitch pattern.Sew a row of satin stitching along lower rim of hat.Sew a row of Blanket stitches above the satin row with spokesfacing up.Sew a row of straight stitches along top of blanket stitch and crown.Free-motion stitch to outline fairy body and ear, and to highlightthe eyes.Embellish yellow areas of wings with straight stitching.Embellish leaf with straight stitching.Thread cord through hole in center of foot using a Loop Threader.Couch cord over stitching to make veins, and around the outsideof the leaf to define edges.Couch cord around outside of wings; stitch curvilinear lines insidethe wings. Pull all cords to wrong side with darning needle.Thread cords through gate in footCouch cords around the edges of the fairy picture, in the well ofthe border seam, using stitch of your choice.Sew a few stitches to secure thread. Keeping one hand on the project,use the other hand to pull the needle thread (below needle) towardyou. Hold; sew a few more stitches. Repeat until hair is complete.Tip: Use the FHS (Free Hand System) to lift the presser foot.Follow manufacturer’s instructions to place glitzing stones on thefairy as desired.Finishing the QuiltTrim the edges of the fairy picture and square it if needed, leavingat least 1 /4” of fabric around the picture.Attach Patchwork Foot #37 or Patchwork Foot with Guide #57 to themachine and thread the needle with a neutral-colored cotton thread.Cut borders 3” wide and position on the upper and lower edges ofthe fairy picture, placing the strips right side down on the embellishedfabric. Using a 1 /4” seam allowance, stitch borders in placeand flip to the right side.Add side borders in the same manner.Bind the edges of the mini-quilt using your favorite binding method.Attach the mini-quilt to the decorative hanger of your choice.42