Digitize a Freestanding Lace Egg

Software Lesson: Digitize a Freestanding Lace Egg

Freestanding lace is one of the most impressive things you can create with an embroidery machine — and this elegant egg design is a beautiful introduction to the technique. Stitched entirely on water-soluble stabilizer with no fabric backing, the finished piece holds its shape on its own, revealing an intricate open lacework structure.

This design brings together several advanced digitizing techniques:

• Crosshatch fill — forms the structural foundation of the lace
• Richelieu bars — create the delicate open cutwork bridges
• Decorative satin swirls — add flowing detail and visual interest
• Candlewick stitches — couch the outer border for a beautifully finished edge

Lesson Resources

Download the full step-by-step lesson guide: Download the Freestanding Lace Egg Lesson

Video Walkthrough

This month's featured video is a detailed discussion and full walkthrough of the Freestanding Lace Egg lesson. Choose the version for your operating system:

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