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These embroidered table numbers will not only guide guests to their seats but also add a fun and welcoming element to your reception tables. Embroidery hoops come in a variety of sizes and can be used for a lot of different things. They worked great for table numbers but you can also use them as décor for your ceremony and reception. We suggest choosing a few different complementing fabrics so they have a uniform look but each is unique.

Materials

1. Embroidery needle
2. Felt
3. Fabric
4. Embroidery hoop
5. Pinking Sheers
6. Scissors
7. Embroidery floss

Step 1

Place the embroidery hoop in the center of your fabric and secure. Stretch the fabric so it’s taut and tighten the hoop as needed.

Step 2

Select a font and size for the numbers you wish to use. Print a copy, pin it or trace it onto the felt, and then cut it out.

Step 3

Center the felt number inside the hoop and pin it to the fabric.

Step 4

Using embroidery floss and embroidery needle, outline the number in a blanket stitch. (See below to learn how-to do a blanket stitch).

Step 5

Trim the fabric outside the embroidery hoop with pinking shears, allowing a 1-2″ border.

Step 6

Place on plate stand or easel.

Blanket Stitch

Step 1

Thread your needle and knot the tail end. Start by sending the needle up from the back through both pieces of fabric. This should be done about 1/4″ from the edge.

Step 2

Poke your needle down through the top at the end of the felt creating the loop around the edge.

Step 3

To anchor your stitch push the needle back through the same spot where you started.

Step 4

Send your needle under the loop stitch you just made. To do this, poke the needle through the stitch going sideways. This gets your thread anchored.

Step 5

Poke your needle down through the top placed about 1/4″ over from your first stitch and 1/4″ from the edge of the felt. Do not pull tight yet.

Step 6

Then poke your needle up from the back at the edge of the felt and pull through the loop of thread. Pull tight.

Step 7

Now continue each stitch like this and you are off.

Step 8

To end your stitches. Slide your needle sideways underneath your first stitch, and pull tight.

Step 9

Now poke the needle down at the top of the first stitch you made, pull tight and knot the end of the thread.

Download a pdf of these instructions.

Theme: Sew in Love

Project #: 2 of 3