Machine Embroidery Tutorial for Square In-the-Hoop Coasters

“In the hoop” is a phrase that usually means the entire project is done within the embroidery hoop and does not require any sewing machine steps at all. However, sometimes, the majority of an “in the hoop” project will be done in the hoop and just the last steps will be done with your sewing machine. Either way, I think these types of projects are FUN!

To see a full, step-by-step, photographic tutorial and also to access my free embroidery designs, please visit the link to my blog post:
http://sewvacoutletblog.com/2012/01/26/in-the-hoop-project-square-coasters-free-design-from-stitchinjenny/

Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Jenny Gabriel - alter ego: StitchinJenny

Materials: Supplies: Self-adhesive wash-away stabilizer -or- Self-adhesive tear away stabilizer, 1 can of temporary spray adhesive, for all coaster design options, you will need two 5″x5″ fabric remnants per coaster, one for coaster front and one for coaster back, for all coaster design options, you will need one 5″x5″ scrap of cotton, low-loft batting for the applique option, you will need a 4″x4″ scrap of fabric for the diamond, 1 spool of embroidery thread (be sure to use matching embroidery thread in your bobbin), an embroidery machine with at least a 4x4 hoop