We apologize for the temporary technical difficulty on Friday. We know you are just as excited as we are to receive these free designs! So let’s create together!

If you missed a week’s #FabulousFlorianiFreebieFriday, simply follow the link below to retrieve your other state designs!

https://rnk-floriani.com/across-america.php

Five Fun Facts About Massachusetts:

1. The first American lighthouse was built in Boston Harbor in 1716

2. The subway system was built in Massachusetts

3. The Fig Newton that we love for a snack? Invented in Newton, Massachusetts

4. They have an official state cat – The Tabby Cat!

5. It’s technically illegal to use tomatoes in clam chowder in Massachusetts

We have loved our first two states as we begin to Sketch and Stitch Across America, haven’t you?! This week, we are in New Jersey! Below are a few fun facts about New Jersey, and a fun project for you too!

If you missed a week’s #FabulousFlorianiFreebieFriday, simply follow the link below to retrieve your other state designs!

https://rnk-floriani.com/across-america.php

Five Fun Facts About New Jersey:

1. New Jersey has the highest density population of any state in the U.S.

2. Beemerville, New Jersey is home to a volcano. While it is no longer active, it is a popular site for real estate development.

3. If you’ve played the game Monopoly, you are familiar with the names of real streets in Atlantic City.

4. New Jersey’s state bug is the honeybee.

5. Square dancing is the state dance.

Are you ready for Clarrisa’s Corner today?! Follow along with printable step-by-step instructions, and join us at 4:30 PM EST today for the live Facebook event!

It’s Fabulous Floriani Freebie Friday! We are loving our new series, Sketching Across America! This week, we are introducing the Washington State Flower, Rhododendron!

Download your designs and instructions below:

Kitchen towels are a quick and easy decoration that makes the perfect gift. This towel is from All About Blanks.

1. Hoop Perfect Stick tearaway shiny side up. Score the paper and remove the protective
paper.

2. Using a ruler and a Quilters Select Self Erase Marker, Mark where you want the center of
your design on your Towel.

3. Lay the marked center, lay your towel on the Perfect Stick Tearaway.

4. The linen towel doesn’t have pile to it, so you can use Water Soluble Topping. Tape the
Topper in place using Embroidery Perfection Tape.

Topper helps raise the stitches of the design to stand on top of the fabric.

5. Embroidery your desired design.

6. After it is done, pull the topper off the topper off the design. Tweezers help pluck the little
pieces out. You can also wash it out.

7. Pull the excess Perfect Stick Tearaway from the back of the towel. I find it easier to remove
if I lay a damp cloth on it first. It helps loosen the stabilizer.

Your towel is ready to hang in your kitchen

You can also download your designs by using the following link: https://www.rnkdistributing.com/free-design-downloads/1-8-21-WA.zip

Let’s kick off the New Year with our first project of 2021! Who’s with me?! Clarrisa has made an adorable and versatile project for you! Let’s jump right in!

Download your free instructions and designs below:

Supplies:

· 11”x11” piece of Deco Magic regular weight

· 1/3 yard of 2 fabrics.

· Quilter’s Select Appli Web Plus- About 14” of a 10” wide roll

· 1 5/8th yards of ¼”-3/8” wide ribbon

· 2 cones of decorative serger thread (if you choose to finish the edges with your serger) -I

used Wonderfil “Dazzle” thread https://shopwonderfil.com/product-category/dazzle/

· Thicker Decorative thread (if you choose to finish the edges with your sewing machine) I

used Floriani 12 wt. thread. It’s NEW!

https://rnk-floriani.com/products/Floriani-Thread/Floriani-12wt-Polyester-Thread

· Quilter’s Select Glue stick

· Quilter’s Select marker or chalk marker if you are using a darker fabric

· 90/14 or 100/16 Chrome Denim needle

· A piece of Floriani Perfect Stick stabilizer to fit 200mm x 300mm hoop. (if you are going to

embroider)

· Sharpie marker (if you are going to embroider)

· Large yarn needle (if you are using your serger to finish the edges)

· Fray Block

· Open toe Applique foot for your machine if you choose to finish the edges with your

sewing machine.

Are you ready for our new Floriani Freebie Friday series called “Sketching Across America”?!

To make 2021 the best year yet, we are giving you a free design and blog every Friday! We are {sew} excited for this new series! Let’s kick it off with our first project, the Framed Iris! Get your instructions and designs below! Or download your designs by following the link:

https://rnk-floriani.com/friday-designs/1-1-21-TN.zip

Ready for a wholesome project, that is sure to touch your heart? This amazing table runner, by Clarrisa, features our FTCU and Photo 2 Stitches Software that you will fall in love with!

First things first, you’re going to want to make sure that you have the correct software and supplies needed for this project, right? So, let’s jump right in!

Supplies:

• Ready made table runner. I purchased this one on Amazon. It’s really pretty as there’s a silver thread running through the fabric.

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089N1MZZH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• The size you chose is all dependent upon how many hands you decide to place on it. I used the 14”x60” table runner. Make sure the width is at least 12” to fit the center embroidery.

• Floriani Total Control software-a video is included on how to create the hands as well as a written lesson below.

• Wool or wool blend felt to stitch hands on

• Shades of Grey threads to stitch hands- at least 15 shades are recommended

• Floriani Perfect Stick stabilizer

• Floriani Water Soluble topper

• Floriani Heat n Stay stabilizer

• Quilter’s Select Marker

• Quilter’s Select Invisible thread-this stuff is fantastic, less thread breakage!

• Floriani Embroidery thread chart-invaluable

• Floriani Dream Weave Ultra

• Open Toe Applique foot for your machine

Now for an amazing tutorial by Clarrisa, from Clarrisa’s Corner!

Now, make sure that you get your printable instructions, and free designs below!

Thanks for creating with us, and remember to join us for Clarrisa’s Corner every Thursday at 3:30 PM EST. Our next episode is January 7th! Happy Sewing!

It’s Winter time and we are here for it! Winter is one of our favorite seasons, because of the amazing projects you can make! Shinae made this gorgeous and trendy pillow! Are you ready to make it too?!

The Butterfly Snowflake pillow is a great way to spruce up any space! The pillow uses a few easy techniques. This pillow can easily be made by any level of sewer. The Pillow form is also created out of repurposing No Show Mesh stabilizer.

Finished Size:

16”x16”

Materials

Embroidery Dimensions: 11.5” x 6.88”

Floriani® Products

Stitch N Wash Fusible

Dream Weave Ultra

Water Soluble Topping

Metallic Thread G-27

40 WT Embroidery Thread PF 167, PF 483

No Show Mesh 20”

Pressing Cloth

RNK® Products

Embroidery Perfection Tape

Precision Turning Tool

Other Products

Quilters Select Perfect Blend Batting

Poly-Fil

QS Self Erase Marker

Fabric

Fabric A: Front

Fabric B: Back/ Boarder

Cutting Instructions

Fabric A: Cut (1) 16” x 16”

Fabric B: Cut (2) 16” x 22”

Cut (2) 1 ½ x 14

Cut (2) 1 ½ x 16

Dream Weave Ultra: Cut (1) 16” x 16”

Stitch N Wash Fusible: Cut (1) 20” x 26”

Batting: Cut (1) 16” x 16”

No Show Mesh: Cut (2) 16” x 16”