A table mat I have just made using two designs from the Embroidery Inspirations collection by Sue Box.

by lidiad 13 Jan 2018

Thank you..
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by lidiad 11 Jan 2018

Thank you :-)
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by lidiad 11 Jan 2018

You are right, the frame is one of the few I have created some time ago. Thank you for lovely comment, Avis and I wish you a wonderful 2018 as well :-)
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by lidiad edited 05 Jan 2018

Hello Anne and welcome to Cute Embroidery.
I don't add fabric at the back of doilies to hide the stitching.
I add soft cut-away stabilizer underneath table mats, like this one shown in the photo above, and place both layers on top of the hooped water-soluble stabilizer called Vilene.
Thank you for your comment, Anne. Hugs, Lidia

by sewanne1417 05 Jan 2018

Thank you so much for the reply Lidia. When I made a table runner from S-Embroidery I used linen for the base and did not add any other fabric but it was just lace around the edges, Was surprised how beautiful it came out. This is one amazing hobby. Anne

by lidiad 11 Jan 2018

I have made a few doilies with lace around. I have embroidered the free-standing lace first and then the design inside the doily and no fabric at the back.
I agree with you, Anne. it's an amazing hobby :-)
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by lidiad 31 Dec 2017

Thank you Lillian.
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by lidiad 31 Dec 2017

Thank you, my friend :-)
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by lidiad 31 Dec 2017

Thank you, Stella. Happy New Year 2018 to you and yours as well.
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by lidiad 30 Dec 2017

Thank you, dixie. I agree with you about Sue Box, not only she is an excellent digitizer but also a great designer as well.
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by lidiad 30 Dec 2017

Thank you and welcome to Cute Embroidery!
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by lidiad 30 Dec 2017

Thank you, my friend. Happy New Year to you and yours too !!!
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by lidiad 30 Dec 2017

Thank you Sonja!
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by lidiad 30 Dec 2017

Thank you Liliana.
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