I bought these serviettes (aka table napkins) in Poundland last summer and thought it was time I did something with them. They are polycotton which is probably why they are a bit puckered. The leaf design is part of a bigger one from Urban Threads,

I think Pam has got it right the camera shows thing we don't see & they look lovely! ~hugs~

Beautiful presentation and I love the colors you have used.

I really like these! The puckers will not be noticed after they are used a few times! :-)

They are lovely Sue, it is a shame they look puckered, but I am sure they look good when you look at them without the camera I think it often makes things look bad because of the light reflection, Bit like us when we look in some mirrors. lol.
Hugs Pam.

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by spendlove 12 May 2014

Absolutely!

These are very summery and cheerful! I embroider on poly/cotton napkins all the time with no puckering. I don't think it was the poly that caused this problem, but perhaps the weight/weave of the fabric needed a different kind of stabilizer. I find with a finer weave, like what your napkins appear to have, almost always gives me puckers until I get the stabilizer right.

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by spendlove 12 May 2014

Interesting. If I use polycotton, it always looks OK until it meets the iron!

Beautiful...Well done

lovely colors and nicely done

Very nice the color is very now. Goes great with your new table.

Very very nice!

Very nice!

Sieht gut aus

they look nice :):)hugs

it is very pretty. I am looking for a embroidery machine applique pattern for a cup and sauces - using it for a serviettes holder -

Very pretty

Lovely Sue, now are you setting us UK Cuties off on a napkin embroidering spree. I still have the bag full that you have seen

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by spendlove 12 May 2014

I still have the ones you gave me, they are much better quality than these!

by asterixsew 12 May 2014

Yes and they were cheaper

Cute serviettes.

They look great Sue

The leaves give the napkins a lovely finished touch....your choice of colours blend perfectly with a pop as always. I now know why puckering sometimes happens to some of my projects....thought I had a grey cell moment when hooping instead of thinking about the fabric used.
Thanks for sharing!

Nice work