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" Add interest to plain \u2028vintage table linens \u2028using simple stitches \u2028and colourful threads. Follow this simple how-to guide to get started. You will need  vintage cotton and linen napkins embroidery threads embroidery hoop embroidery scissors needle  Method 1.\u00A0Before you begin, wash the napkins and threads separately. This will prevent the colour running from the threads when the embroidered napkins \u2028are laundered. 2.\u00A0Secure an area of a napkin into an embroidery hoop, pulling the fabric taut. 3.\u00A0Using one coloured thread at a time, stitch out a simple design \u2013 stripes or flowers are really effective. 4.\u00A0Basic running stitches, daisy stitches and cross stitches are the easiest \u2028to start with. 5.\u00A0Keep the back of the napkin neat by knotting and tying at the end of each section rather than at the end of each colour. 6.\u00A0Remove the finished design from the hoop and gently iron. TIP: Use tailor&amp;#039;s chalk to draw out a design lightly before starting \u2013 this will provide a guide if sewing freehand \u2028is too difficult. Vintage linen tablecloth, \u00A314; vintage napkins, from \u00A32; vintage teacups, similar from \u2028a selection: \u2028all\u00A0Northcote Road Antiques Market. Needles, from \u00A31.50; embroidery threads,\u2028 90p each; embroidery hoop, from \u00A32.30: all\u00A0Hobbycraft. Embroidery scissors, from \u2028a selection, \u2028The Old Haberdashery. Vintage berry spoon, \u00A314.50,\u00A0RE. Jam jar, \u00A37.99/12,\u00A0Lakeland. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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