A piece of embroidery doesn't have to be big to make an impact. In the case of this hand-towel, a small Delsbo flower does nicely.
<b>Technique:</b>
Delsbo stitch
<b>Supplies:</b>
- Red pearl floss, or DMC mouliné
- White linen cloth, approximately 49 x 64 cm/ 19.2" x 25.2", or a readymade white linen kitchen towel, approximately 45 x 60 cm/ 17.7" x 23.6"
- Cotton tape for hanging
- Lace tape (optional)
Step 1
Fold in all edges and hem the fabric by hand or machine (skip this step if you’re using a ready-made towel). Sew on the lace tape, if using. Sew on the cotton tape for hanging.
Step 2
Mark the center of the towel. Transfer the pattern (see image) and embroider one-sided flat stitch and stem stitch.
Step 3
Use one thread pearl floss, or three threads mouliné floss. Secure all ends and iron the towel smooth.
Step 4
This embroidered towel how-to is excerpted with permission from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0762448547/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0762448547&linkCode=as2&tag=craftfocom-20">"Scandinavian Stitch Craft"</a> by Karin Holmberg (Running Press /Perseus Books).
