SIMPLE PLEASURES: EMBROIDERED NAPKINS
A LINEN napkin is such a simple way to make an ordinary meal feel more special. And even more so with a hand-embroidered design. These flowers are quick to complete and you could vary the designs with different colours or by adding more petals.
YOU WILL NEED
Flower template (see diagrams)
Pencil, tailor’s chalk or dissolvable fabric pen
Small sharp scissors
Dressmaking pins
4 napkins
Small embroidery hoop
Base yarn: embroidery thread (floss) in your choice of colours
Large embroidery needle (with a large eye to fit the base yarn through)
Standard embroidery needle
Top thread: complementary or matching sewing
