Design Choice
When embroidering on muslin,
keep in mind that it's
lightweight and fairly
transparent. If you're
working with large designs,
choose those that are
simple, open, and light:
Redwork, Blackwork, toile,
and vintage, are excellent
choices.
Using a complex design (a
design that has layering or
shading) will cause the
fabric to pucker, no matter
how you stabilize it or hoop
it.
The
Bird Pond Scene
(Blackwork) design (pictured
on the left) is open and
airy -- perfect for lightweight
muslin fabric. So much of
muslin is natural, or undyed,
so experimenting with color
contrast (black on white)
brings a striking result. |