Design's are Free Standing Lace when done as directed I used 2 layers of Vilene, number 12 schmetz universal needle, 40 weight Madeira Rayon thread on top and a fine bobbin thread. I used a prewound from I rinsed the vilene out holding each ornament under warm water a few seconds only, Also tested with H20 Gone From Wal-mart - Not tested with any other stabilizer

Bell number 4 variation. I snipped the connections and curled the inner motif

	Using 2 layers of Vilene, Pull tight in your hoop You will need 6 parts to each bell
	Trim the sides, this will need to be done to sew together
	Here is the 6 trimmed, Sew together before rinsing
	sew together matching the patterns, using a zig zag stitch
	when you get to the curve slightly cross over the sides, until you get past the curve of the bell
	Now spread the last part of the sides, making sure to match the patterns
	Sew three together , 2 times
	you now have 2 halves
	Sew the halves down the center, Be sure to keep the patterns matched
	Sewing up to the center
	The bell is sewn. Turn right side out
	Rinse under warm water for only a few seconds. that's all it takes to dissolve Vilene
	I use egg shaped styrofoam to keep the bell part shaped I stuck 3 pins in the bottom to form a small stand
	I ran a pin in each petal of the bell so it would not curve to much in drying
	then set the egg and bell down on a sheet of styrofoam and pinned each petal to stop it from spreading
	this shows all bells set up drying once dry if wanted you can glue the ornament holder on the top

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