Brother Foot of the Month

Materials and Supplies

• Brother Innovis 4500D
• Brother Embroidery thread
• Brother embroidery bobbin thread
• Brother non stick foot SA114
• 18" X 15" fabric
• ¼ yd of contrasting fabric for sashing
• Light weight fleece 18" X 15"
• Fabric for back 18" X 15"
• Sewing thread to match fabrics
• Large embroidery frame
• 3 pieces of medium to heavy weight clear vinyl 1" wider then the picture and ½" longer then the picture
• Tear away stabilizer 20" X 12" for embroidery
• Tear away stabilizer sized for under the vinyl (scraps)

Step 1 Select Embroidery Edit on the embroidery machine screen of the Innovis 4500D.
Step 2 Select the fonts and select any one of the fonts.
Step 3 Select the "M" and size to medium, touch SET. Move the M to the top of the screen and to the left in the design area.
Step 4 Touch ROTATE. Rotate the "M" 10° to the left or right. Close the Rotate screen, touch END EDIT.
Step 5 Select the fonts again and select the same font. Select the "E".
Step 6 Move the "E" up in the screen and just under the "M". Move the E to the right a little and rotate 10° to the left or right.
Step 7 Continue with steps 2-7 until you have created the word MEMORIES.
Step 8 Hoop the 18" X 15" back ground fabric with the stabilizer. Thread the machine with embroidery thread color of choice. Touch Sewing and stitch out the lettering.
Step 9 Remove the fabric from the hoop and press.
Step 10 Place the clear vinyl over the pictures that will be in the memories holder. Lay out the pictures on the fabric next to the word MEMORIES. Be sure that the pictures and the vinyl are not overlapping. Remove the pictures but leave the vinyl in place.
Step 11 Mark the placement of the pictures with the water soluble marker or pin in place.
Step 12 Thread the machine with embroidery thread to match the letter color.
Step 13 Place the non stick foot (SA114) on the machine. Select the utility stitches and stitch #3-14. Stitch along the sides and the bottom of the vinyl using the opening in the foot to guide the edge of the vinyl.
Step 14 Trim the fabric to a desired size to add sashing. (Size will depend on the picture placement and the size of the pictures)
Step 15 Cut fabric for sashing 2 ½" wide and the length of the Memories wall hanging. Stitch to the sides using a ¼" seam.
Step 16 Measure across the top and bottom of the wall hanging including the strips on the sides. Cut two strips of sashing fabric to this measurement and stitch in place.
Step 17 To layer the wall hanging, place the fleece on the table, place the backing on top of the fleece right side up, and place the front of the wall hanging on top of the back right sides together. Pin in place all the way around.
Step 18 Stitch around the wall hanging using a ¼" seam allowance. Leave about 5" open for turning.
Step 19 Trim all three layers to ¼" clip the corners on an angle.
Step 20 Turn to the right side and press using caution not to press on the vinyl pockets. Hand stitch the opening and quilt as desired.