Designing your own embroidery

Have you ever seen a saying that you would like to hang on the wall? If you have a computer, a printer and some Sulky Fabri-Solvy, you can embroider it and put it in a quilted wall hanging or tabletop display.
Here is what to do:

Open Microsoft Windows or whatever word processing program you have. Type a word and try different fonts and font sizes. When you have found the one you think you can stitch well, type out your saying. I like to copy scriptures myself! Use the rulers along the top and bottom to block out how large a square you want to cover. Many 12" blocks have a 6" or 7" center that work well.

Once you have designed your square, place a piece of Fabri-Solvy in your printer. Take the paper out of the printer so only the Fabri-Solvy is in the tray. Make sure the Fabri-Solvy is in correctly so the print will come out on the interfacing side. Print.

Cut out your square of background fabric. Be inventive in what you use. Solids are not the only fabrics that look good with embroidery. You might also cut the background slightly larger than you think you need so that if the embroidery pulls the fabric in, it can be re-cut to the correct size.  Try a light print with darker thread or even a medium print and then use lighter thread. Peel the Fabri-Solvy off its freezer paper backing. Place it on the right side of the background fabric and stitch.

Add borders or finish the block. Put a rod-pocket in the back and hang it or use several for a special wall hanging or quilt.