Since seeing Liz Welch's cool sample of free-motion stitching on
metal, I wanted to try the technique myself. I tried to think of
a way to use it with my frame designs (I use a 7570) -- maybe as
an applique. The design I chose was not an applique design, so I
simply stitched the design on top of the metal, and then did
free-motion stitching around the edges of the metal to create a
starburst effect.



I think this technique is very fun and a great way to recycle
all those Mountain Dew cans I have to lug to the recycler <g>.



Now, admittedly, I did use the foot pedal so as to stitch very
slowly while doing the frame design. I had only a couple of
thread breaks which I thought amazing, since I was stitching on
metal, and using 20 wt. wrapped verigated metallic thread. I
just used 40 wt. rayon thread for the free-motion part around
the edges.



Thanks Jean Mobbs Webb for the technique and Liz for the great
explanation and way cool picture!



Kae Barron