1 - 130 x 180 mm (5" x 7") Embroidery Hoop
2 - Tear-Away Stabilizer
3 - Four pieces of solid quilting cotton fabric measuring 19 x 14 cm (7½" x 5½") (First and Second Bases)
4 - One piece of solid quilting cotton fabric measuring 14 x 11 cm (5½" x 4⅜") (Pocket for the First Base)
5 - Recycled milk carton cardboard:
One piece measuring 16 x 9 cm (6¼" x 3½") (First Base)
6 - Recycled milk carton cardboard:
Two pieces measuring 10 x 7 cm (4" x 2¾") (Second Base)
7 - Craft foam (EVA), color of your choice:
Two pieces measuring 16 x 11 cm (6¼" x 4⅜") (First Base)
8 - Craft foam (EVA), color of your choice:
Four pieces measuring 11 x 8 cm (4⅜" x 3⅛") (Second Base)
9 - Small sharp embroidery scissors
10 - Masking tape
11 - Embroidery thread
12 - Bobbin wound with the thread color chosen for the satin stitch finishing
13 - Fabric glue

1 - 130 x 180 mm (5" x 7") Embroidery Hoop
2 - Tear-Away Stabilizer
3 - Two pieces of solid red quilting cotton fabric measuring 19 x 14 cm (7½" x 5½") (House Front and Lining)
4 - One piece of solid brown quilting cotton fabric measuring 10 x 5 cm (4" x 2") (Chimney)
5 - One piece of solid white quilting cotton fabric measuring 7 x 5 cm (2¾" x 2") (Door)
6 - Two pieces of solid white quilting cotton fabric measuring 16 x 11 cm (6¼" x 4⅜") (Roof)
7 - Recycled milk carton cardboard:
One piece measuring 17 x 9.5 cm (6¾" x 3¾") (House)
8 - One piece of R2 polyester batting measuring 19 x 14 cm (7½" x 5½") (House)
9 - One piece of R2 polyester batting measuring 16 x 11 cm (6¼" x 4⅜") (Roof)
10 - Small sharp embroidery scissors
11 - Masking tape
12 - Embroidery thread
13 - Bobbin wound with the thread color chosen for the satin stitch finishing
14 - Fine pins

Hoop the tear-away stabilizer.

NOTE:
If your embroidery machine allows you to adjust the presser foot height, raise it slightly before starting this project.

During the embroidery process, you will be working with multiple layers, including lace trims and masking tape.

If your machine does not have this adjustment, it is important to stay close to the machine throughout the embroidery process.

As with any embroidery project, we recommend supervising the machine while it is stitching to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Load the First Base embroidery design into the machine.
Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the first color (BLACK), which will create the placement line.

Place the 16 × 11 cm (6¼" × 4⅜") Craft Foam (EVA) over the placement line.
Then place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") solid quilting cotton fabric on top of the EVA.
Secure both layers with masking tape around the edges.

Fold over 2 cm (¾") along one edge of the 14 × 11 cm (5½" × 4⅜") solid quilting cotton fabric to create a hem, then press it with an iron.
This piece will become the pocket for the First Base.

Position the pocket flush with the bottom edge of the fabric already hooped.
Secure it with masking tape.

On the back of the hoop, position the 16 × 9 cm (6¼" × 3½") recycled milk carton cardboard for the First Base, centering it inside the placement line, as shown in the photo below.
If desired, secure the cardboard with masking tape.
Next, place the 16 × 11 cm (6¼" × 4⅜") Craft Foam (EVA) for the First Base over the cardboard.
Finally, place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") solid quilting cotton fabric over the EVA and secure everything with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the second color (RED), which will secure all the layers on both the front and back of the project (tack-down stitch).
Once the stitching is complete, remove all the masking tape.

Carefully trim away the excess fabric from both the front and back of the project.

On the front of the project, place a strip of masking tape over the opening of the pocket.
This will prevent the presser foot from catching the pocket and shifting the project while stitching the satin stitch finishing in the next step.

Insert the bobbin wound with the thread color chosen for the satin stitch finishing.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the third color (BLUE), which will create the final satin stitch finishing.
Only three sides will receive the satin stitch finishing.
The top edge will remain unfinished, as it will be joined to the Second Base during the next stage.

Remove the project from the hoop.
Tear away the stabilizer.
Set the First Base aside until it is joined to the Second Base in the next stage.

Hoop the tear-away stabilizer.

Load the Second Base embroidery design into the machine.
Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the first color (BLACK), which will create the placement line.

Place the 11 × 8 cm (4⅜" × 3⅛") Craft Foam (EVA) over each placement line.
Secure the EVA pieces with masking tape, applying the tape only along the sides.

Place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") solid quilting cotton fabric over the EVA pieces.
Secure it with masking tape.

Take one of the 10 × 7 cm (4" × 2¾") recycled milk carton cardboard pieces.
Round off one of the 10 cm (4") edges, as shown in the photo.

On the back of the hoop, position the cardboard piece with the rounded edge over the matching curved placement line.
Position the second cardboard piece (without the rounded edge) over the remaining placement line.
Secure each cardboard piece with one strip of masking tape.
Center both pieces inside their placement lines, leaving a small gap between the cardboard and the stitching line. Do not position them too close to the outline.

Place the two 11 × 8 cm (4⅜" × 3⅛") Craft Foam (EVA) pieces over the cardboard inserts, aligning them with the placement lines.
Secure them with two strips of masking tape.

Place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") solid quilting cotton fabric over the EVA.
Secure it with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the second color (RED), which will secure all the layers in place (tack-down stitch).
Once the stitching is complete, remove all the masking tape.

Carefully trim away the excess fabric from both the front and back of the project.
Do not remove the project from the hoop.
In the next step, the First Base and Second Base will be assembled together.

Take the First Base.
Position it with the front side facing up, as shown below.

Turn the First Base over to show the back side.

For this step, position the First Base with the back side facing up.
The unfinished edge (the side without the satin stitch finishing), indicated by the arrow, will be joined to the Second Base.

Place the First Base over the Second Base, which is still in the hoop.
Align the stitching lines by placing stitching line over stitching line, as shown in the photo.
Make sure both pieces are perfectly aligned before continuing.

Secure the First Base in place using masking tape.

Insert the bobbin wound with the thread color chosen for the satin stitch finishing.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the third color (BLUE), which will create the final satin stitch finishing and permanently join the First Base to the Second Base.

Once the satin stitch finishing is complete, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Remove all the masking tape.
Remove the project from the hoop.
Tear away the stabilizer.
Set the completed base aside for the House assembly in the next stage.

Hoop the tear-away stabilizer.

Load the House embroidery design into the machine.
Stitch the first color (ORANGE), which will create the placement line.

Remove the stabilizer from the hoop.
Carefully cut out the Template along the stitching line, as shown in the photo below.

Place the Template over the 17 × 9.5 cm (6¾" × 3¾") recycled milk carton cardboard.
Trace around the entire template.
Cut out the cardboard following the traced outline and set it aside for later use.

Hoop a new piece of tear-away stabilizer.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the second color (BLACK), which will create the placement lines for the House, the Template, and the Chimney.

Place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") R2 polyester batting over the placement line.
Then place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") solid red quilting cotton fabric on top of the batting.
Secure both layers with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the third color (RED), which will secure the fabric in place (tack-down stitch).

Place the 7 × 5 cm (2¾" × 2") solid white quilting cotton fabric for the Door over its placement line.
Place the 10 × 5 cm (4" × 2") solid brown quilting cotton fabric for the Chimney over its placement line.
Secure both pieces with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the fourth color (BLACK), which will secure the Door and Chimney in place (tack-down stitch).

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Carefully trim away the excess fabric around the Door.

Carefully trim away the excess fabric only from the top of the Chimney.
Leave the remaining fabric in place, as shown in the photo.

Carefully trim away the R2 polyester batting underneath the Chimney fabric.
Secure the remaining Chimney fabric with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the fifth color (RED), which will secure the lower section of the Chimney in place.

Carefully trim away the excess Chimney fabric.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the sixth color (WHITE).

Continue embroidering the following color sequence:

Color 7 – RED
Color 8 – GREEN
Color 9 – RED
Color 10 – BROWN
Color 11 – GOLD

After stitching Color 11 (GOLD), remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
On the back of the hoop, position the milk carton cardboard template that you prepared in Step 04, aligning it with the center placement line.
Secure it with masking tape along the edges.

Place the 19 × 14 cm (7½" × 5½") solid red quilting cotton fabric (House Lining) over the cardboard.
Secure it with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the twelfth color (RED), which will secure the lining fabric in place (tack-down stitch).

Once the lining has been secured, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Carefully trim away the excess lining fabric.

Replace the bobbin with one wound in the thread color chosen for the Chimney satin stitch finishing (BROWN).

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the thirteenth color (BROWN) to create the satin stitch finishing around the Chimney.
Without removing the hoop, continue by stitching the fourteenth color (WHITE), which will embroider the snow detail on the Chimney.

Replace the bobbin with one wound in the thread color chosen for the House satin stitch finishing (RED).

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the fifteenth color (RED) to create the final satin stitch finishing around the House.
Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Remove the project from the hoop.
Set the completed House aside for use in the next stage.

Hoop the tear-away stabilizer.

Load the Roof embroidery design into the machine.
Stitch the first color (BLACK), which will create the Roof placement line.

Position the completed House from Stage 03 over the Roof placement line.
Insert a fine pin through the small hole in the top stitching line of the House and into the corresponding placement mark on the stabilizer.
Repeat the same procedure on both sides, as shown in the photo.

Remove the pins and secure the House in place with masking tape.

Place the 16 × 11 cm (6¼" × 4⅜") R2 polyester batting over the placement line.
Then place the 16 × 11 cm (6¼" × 4⅜") solid white quilting cotton fabric on top of the batting.
Secure both layers with masking tape.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the second color (RED).

Without removing the hoop, continue stitching:
Color 3 – GREEN
Color 4 – RED

Once the embroidery is complete, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
On the back of the hoop, place the 16 × 11 cm (6¼" × 4⅜") solid white quilting cotton fabric (Roof Lining).
Secure it with masking tape.

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

Remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Remove only the masking tape securing the Roof.
Carefully trim away the excess fabric from both the front and back of the Roof.

Replace the bobbin with white thread.

Return the hoop to the embroidery machine.
Stitch the final color (WHITE), which will create the Roof satin stitch finishing.
Once the embroidery is complete, remove the hoop from the embroidery machine.
Remove all the masking tape.

Carefully cut the placement stitches on both sides of the House, just below the Roof, as shown in the photo.
Remove the tear-away stabilizer.

Apply small dots of fabric glue along the entire bottom flap of the Second Base (the base completed in Stage 02 and indicated by the arrow).
Align the back of the House with the flap, matching the curved bottom edges of both pieces.
Press gently until the glue sets.

Your Christmas House Notepad Holder is now complete!