Embroidered Botanical Pattern Weights

Pattern weights are handy little tools that keep pattern pieces in place to make sure you're cutting your fabric as accurately as possible. Artist Rebecca Ringquist created her own Dropcloth sampler after sewing more and wanting a lovely version of this essential tool. This embroidery sampler includes four botanical patterned panels to be embroidered by hand and then when they've been completed, Rebecca demonstrates how to sew them and fill them up. Faster to adjust than pins, weights won't bunch the fabric or leave pin holes in your textiles and are just so pretty to boot. Learn how to:

• Add pieces of fabric to extend your design to fit your hoop
• Stitch four different designs
• Chain stitch, French knots, satin stitch, blind stitch
• Use beeswax to help threading your needle