FF: Red Work Embroidered Square- (INT)

I don't do embroidery very often....But when I do...I really enjoy it...It is an easy project to carry along and work on while traveling to work or on holiday etc. I am setting a very long period between assigning partners and sending as many may be on holiday and I want you to have plenty of time to make a beautiful piece for your partner. As postage will be minimal this swap is international.

Let's take a 6.5 inch square piece of solid white or off white cotton. Muslin or quilting solids will work. Keep your embroidery 1/2 inch from the edges...keeping in mind they will need at least a 1/4 inch seam allowance to sew your work of art into the project they make from it.

The internet is filled with free patterns and images suitable for use. To transfer the image you can print your desired image in the desired size, (less than 6 inch square in this case) tape the image to a well lit window and secure your fabric centered over top. You will be able to trace the image with a wash out quilting marker or even a simple pencil will do.

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So....create a red work hand embroidery piece on plain cotton cut to 6.5 inches square for your partner in a pattern of your choosing. This will be senders choice.