Originally Posted by
jclinganrey
This is an interesting topic. My question is, how would I secure a doilie or hanky to a background piece of fabric? A fusible of some kind, I suspect but which one?
I made a few small pieces into a table topper. My mom had made them and I wanted to preserve them for prosperity. I used a light weight woven fusible onto the back of mine and cut them into quilt blocks. I set them with sashing and then I quilted the piece to enhance and stabilize the piece to unify the pieces as a whole. It is cute and fun to pull out to use. If you go to the Pellon site, the different weights and uses are explained. Even some free projects were available the last time I was there.
I have also made small projects and sewing totes with the individual embroideries that are set into fabric. Hand sewing sets, machine dust covers, little organizer zipper bags for your purse, storage bags for your closet and sewing room are just a few of the things I have made them into. In other words, if you need an organizational item and an embroidery that is the right size, go for it. It is very fun and enjoyable to use.
I turned a larger hand-made tapestry into a picture for my sewing room by making very small log cabin blocks, melding them with the piece and framing the whole to hang it up.
Many embroidery magazines have projects that might work for your pieces. You could maybe check the library for books or magazines for inspiration.