1 - 5 × 7 in (13 × 18 cm) embroidery hoop
2 - Tear-away stabilizer (use two layers)
3 - Polyester batting (R1):
2 pieces measuring 19 × 9 cm (7.48 × 3.54 in) (Side Panel with Hanging Loop)
2 pieces measuring 17 × 9 cm (6.69 × 3.54 in) (Side Panel)
4 - 1 piece of R1 polyester batting measuring 9 × 9 cm (3.54 × 3.54 in) (Base)
5 - Gray quilting cotton fabric:
4 pieces measuring 19 × 9 cm (7.48 × 3.54 in) (Side Panel with Hanging Loop)
4 pieces measuring 17 × 9 cm (6.69 × 3.54 in) (Side Panel)
6 - Gray quilting cotton fabric:
2 pieces measuring 9 × 9 cm (3.54 × 3.54 in) (Base)
7 - #1 satin ribbon – 40 cm (15.75 in)
8 - Embroidery thread
9 - Fine-point scissors for trimming
10 - Masking tape
11 - One bobbin wound with the thread color chosen for the satin stitch finishing
12 - Fine pins
13 - One small LED flameless candle, 3.5 cm (1.38 in) in diameter
14 - Fabric glue

Hoop two layers of tear-away stabilizer.

Load the Side Panel design into the embroidery machine.
Stitch the color represented in PURPLE, which will create the placement line.

Place the R1 polyester batting measuring 17 × 9 cm (6.69 × 3.54 in) over the placement line.
Position the gray quilting cotton fabric measuring 17 × 9 cm (6.69 × 3.54 in) (Side Panel) over the batting.
Secure both with masking tape along the edges.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the color represented in BLACK, which will secure the materials in place (tack-down stitch).

Continue with the embroidery machine and stitch the next color represented in BURGUNDY, which will embroider the decorative border details.

Once the border details have been stitched, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
On the back of the hoop, place the second piece of gray quilting cotton fabric measuring 17 × 9 cm (6.69 × 3.54 in).
Secure it with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in BLACK, which will secure the back fabric in place and stitch the next placement lines.

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Using fine-point scissors, carefully trim away the fabric and the R1 polyester batting from the inside of the placement lines, as shown in the photo below.
Be careful not to cut the tear-away stabilizer.
On the back of the hoop, trim only the fabric along the same placement lines, again taking care not to cut the tear-away stabilizer.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in BURGUNDY, which will create the satin stitch finishing.

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Trim away any excess fabric from both the front and back of the project, as shown in the photos below.

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Replace the bobbin with the next thread color, which will be used for the satin stitch finishing.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in GRAY, which will create the satin stitch finishing for the lantern.

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Take the project out of the hoop.
Tear away the tear-away stabilizer and clean up the embroidery.
Stitch one more Side Panel using the same design.
Set both completed panels aside for assembly in Stage 03.

Hoop two layers of tear-away stabilizer.

Load the Side Panel with Hanging Loop design into the embroidery machine.
Stitch the color represented in PURPLE, which will create the placement line.

Place the R1 polyester batting measuring 19 × 9 cm (7.48 × 3.54 in) over the placement line.
Position the gray quilting cotton fabric measuring 19 × 9 cm (7.48 × 3.54 in) (Side Panel with Hanging Loop) over the batting.
Secure both with masking tape along the edges.

Repeat Steps 04 and 05 of Stage 01.

Once the border details have been stitched, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
On the back of the hoop, place the second piece of gray quilting cotton fabric measuring 19 × 9 cm (7.48 × 3.54 in).
Secure it with masking tape.

Repeat Steps 08 through 12 of Stage 01.

Replace the bobbin thread with the thread color selected for the hanging loop finishing.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in BURGUNDY, which will create the satin stitch finishing for the hanging loop.

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Take the project out of the hoop.
Tear away the tear-away stabilizer and clean up the embroidery.
Stitch one more Side Panel with Hanging Loop using the same design.
Set both completed panels aside for assembly in Stage 03.

Hoop two layers of tear-away stabilizer.

Load the Base design into the embroidery machine.
Stitch the color represented in PURPLE, which will create the placement line.

Take one Side Panel completed in Stage 01.
Insert one pin through the intersection of the two stitching lines on each side of the panel, and one additional pin through the center, as shown in the photo below.

Align the pins with the corresponding placement marks on the hoop.
Insert the pins into the placement marks, following the positioning shown in the photo below.

Repeat this process for all four panels.
Apply masking tape along the entire length of each panel, including the corners and the inside edges, as shown in the photos below.
Once everything is securely in place, remove all the positioning pins.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in BLACK, which will secure all the materials in place (tack-down stitch).
Reduce the embroidery machine speed slightly during this step, as several layers of material are being stitched together.
This will help prevent the materials from catching on the presser foot and shifting during embroidery.

Once the materials have been secured, remove only the masking tape from the corners.

Place the R1 polyester batting measuring 9 × 9 cm (3.54 × 3.54 in) over the placement line.
Position the gray quilting cotton fabric measuring 9 × 9 cm (3.54 × 3.54 in) on the front of the hoop.
On the back of the hoop, place the second piece of gray quilting cotton fabric measuring 9 × 9 cm (3.54 × 3.54 in).
Secure all layers with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in PINK, which will secure both the front and back materials in place (tack-down stitch).

Once the materials have been secured, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Trim away the excess fabric from both the front and back of the project.
Do not remove the masking tape from the front of the project.

Replace both the upper thread and the bobbin thread with the thread color selected for the satin stitch finishing.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the next color represented in GRAY, which will create the satin stitch finishing.
Once the finishing stitches are complete, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Remove the masking tape and take the project out of the hoop.

Apply a thin layer of fabric glue along the satin stitch finishing, as shown in the photo below.
Glue each side to the next, forming the lantern.
Allow each side to dry completely before gluing the next one.

Make a small hole in the hanging loop and thread the satin ribbon or a decorative cord through it.
Tie a knot and pass both ends through the larger hanging loop.
Place the LED flameless candle inside the lantern...
Your Christmas Lantern is ready!

YOUR PROJECT IS COMPLETE!