Embroidery Project to Dress up a Kitchen Towel

A fun, easy and inexpensive how-to project to create a decorative kitchen dish towel. In this video an embroidery pattern and border ruffle are incorporated to show the many design possibilities.

[@jillrigby386]

Thank you so much for a very enjoyable and detailed tutorial. Even though I may not buy a ruffler, I was interested to see how it worked. I found you at random, and I’m subscribing. I love your ideas. Most of all, I liked the way you got started straight away and didn’t waste time talking about yourself and showing off jewellery and nail polish!

[@BubbasChibi]

Thank you for a very informative video. About 40+ years ago, I had a ruffler foot with an antique Singer machine. I loved it. But life.... LOL. Now I might just need to buy one for my newer Babylock Soprano.

[@GrandmaKof3]

I see you do not use stabilizer? That is my biggest struggle learning how to embroider. I do not understand which kind to use on what fabric. My second struggle is spacing. I want design at bottom of towel and when it’s done it ends up too high.

[@lauraruthruff4741]

I love making decorative towels... I've added ric-rac to help accent the fabric I've added to the bottom too.

[@paigeanneolson461]

Oh, that’s a cute idea!!

[@marywinthrop2214]

I think it would be nice to use a colored thread to hem the edges. Very nice kitchen towel and who wouldn't just love it!

[@paigeanneolson461]

Oh, I agree, colored thread would be pretty!! I’m so glad you like the video!!

[@aprilwaller123]

Love your video ,my mother loves red birds. Also love your hair!

[@paigeanneolson461]

Thank you so much!!! I’ll tell my hairdresser ☺️.

[@joannspeas8797]

Thank You. It was so helpful and i can't wait to try it.

[@annastaz1]

Wow where do I find the ratchet tool!? And the cardinal design! Please and Thank you for the videos ❤

[@paigeanneolson461]

Hi Anna! I bought that tool at B sew Inn in Fayetteville - they are a regional chain here with stores in Tulsa, Fayetteville, Oklahoma City and Muskogee, Okla. You might be able to go online and purchase one or call them and order directly. I bought the Cardinal pattern from Embroidery Library online (emblibrary.com). I’m so glad you liked it!!

[@tessahouse9960]

Very pretty! I love cardinals! I have the ruffle foot and thanks to you I know how to use it now.

[@joyfulhope4474]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It just randomly popped up and very happy it did. I am subscribing. I cannot wait to make my first embroidered towel with ruffle. you have inspired me. Love each towel you made. You explain and demonstrate all the detail so clearly. Thank you.

[@paigeanneolson461]

Joyful Hope, you are so welcome!! I’m grateful to be an inspiration for you!! 👍