A gift to my hubby's niece who is getting married in a few weeks. It's my first tablecloth, I bought the blank tablecloth and napkins from All Blanks and embroidered the centre, the four corners and the napkins. The central design is about 50 cm (20" approx)wide. Rose design by Cathy de France, Monograms and embroidery onto the napkins from Sonia Showalter Designs. I have used the placement designs from Mops (Martine) for the napkins and the corners of the tablecloth. My Hubby has requested the monograms to be embroidered as well, to personalize the tablecloth. At first I did not want to embroider them but when I found the little rose monogram from Sonia, I thought that it could blend in. The tray is from Georg Jensen, from Denmark.

by lidiad 27 May 2012

Thank you, Dilceia! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 27 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 26 May 2012

Thank you, buffy! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 26 May 2012

Thank you, nanniesara. Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 26 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 25 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Shirlene! It took me a lot of time and preparation, as I have never done it before, and I'm just relieved that it's finished and despatched. :)

by shirlener88 26 May 2012

I am glad it was a good experience for you - you did a wonderful job with the placement.

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Zoe! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Carolyn. Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Linda. Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Jo! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Martine, for your nice comments and for the placement lines - yes, embroidering the designs on the corner of the tablecloth and the napkins has been very easy and saved me a lot of time.

by lidiad 24 May 2012

We have chosen that tray not only because we liked it a lot but also because the bride and groom have chosen modern-style furniture for their apartment, so it should complement their decor.

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Maria. Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you. Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you. Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, laffma! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Of course, the pins are placed outside the stitching path of the embroidery. LOL

by shirlener88 24 May 2012

super job.

by lidiad 27 May 2012

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by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Jerseygirl. I have hooped two layers of water-soluble vilene in my 200x360mm hoop and placed the tablecloth on top. I have used many, many pins to keep the fabric in place. I have embroidered the central design in three hoopings. I will upload a picture in a few minutes.

by lidiad 24 May 2012

I will upload a picture in a few minutes.
Hugs, Lidia

by jerseygirl 24 May 2012

Thanks, it looks so smooth. I have cloths waiting for me to take the plunge, but I've been hesitant for fear the designs would not lay flat.

by lidiad 24 May 2012

I understand that you have been hesitant... I was terrified of doing this job that I have never done before.

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you! Hugs, Lidia

by lidiad 24 May 2012

Thank you, Lyn. Hugs, Lidia

by cfidl 24 May 2012

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by shirlener88 24 May 2012

thanks for all the design info.

by lidiad 27 May 2012

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