Lace Corner Machine Embroidery Design - 3 sizes

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Lace Corner is a digital machine embroidery design for napkins, tablecloths, towels, handkerchiefs, pillowcases, bed linens, lightweight curtains and elegant home textiles. The design creates a lace-style corner effect, but it must be stitched on fabric with stabilizer.

Important: this is not FSL and not freestanding lace. Do not stitch this design only on water-soluble stabilizer as a separate lace piece. It needs a fabric base.

This is a digital embroidery file for embroidery machines. No physical napkin, towel, tablecloth, handkerchief, lace insert or finished product will be shipped.

Product Details

• SKU: RPE-794
• Size 1: 100.0x100.0 mm (3.94x3.94 "), Stitches : 16592
• Size 2: 130.0x130.0 mm (5.12x5.12 "), Stitches : 21880
• Size 3: 200.0x200.0 mm (7.87x7.87 "), Stitches : 32370
• File formats: PES, PEC, HUS, VIP, DST, EXP, SEW, DAT, VP3, JEF, XXX
• Use: lace-style corner embroidery for fabric projects, not freestanding lace

Best Projects for This Lace Corner

Use this design as a decorative corner on stable fabric items. The smallest size fits many 100x100 mm / 4x4 inch hoop projects, while the larger sizes work better for table linens, pillowcases and larger home textile pieces.

• linen napkins and table settings;
• tablecloth corners and table runners;
• handkerchiefs and guest towels;
• pillowcases and bed linens;
• lightweight curtains and decorative home textiles;
• fabric panels with a lace-style openwork look.

Not FSL: What This Means

This design looks like lace, but it is not freestanding lace. It should be embroidered on fabric. Water-soluble stabilizer can be used as an additional support only when needed, but not as the only base for stitching.

If you need a true freestanding lace project, choose a design that is clearly marked as FSL or freestanding lace.

Fabric and Stabilizer Tips

For linen, cotton, batiste, calico and stable woven fabrics, use medium tear-away or lightweight cutaway stabilizer. For thin fabric, use cutaway stabilizer or add an extra support layer to reduce puckering.

Do not stretch the fabric in the hoop. Lace-style corner designs show distortion quickly, especially on napkins and handkerchiefs. Hoop the fabric smoothly and keep the grain straight.

Placement Tips

Mark the same distance from both edges before stitching. For napkin or tablecloth sets, make a placement template so every corner is aligned consistently. For the 200x200 mm / 7.87x7.87 inch size, keep enough fabric around the embroidery so the corner does not look crowded.

Useful Related Links

• More lace-style designs: Lace embroidery designs.
• More corner designs: Corner machine embroidery designs.
• Richelieu and lace corners: Richelieu & Lace Corners.
• If you need cutwork-style projects: Richelieu embroidery designs.
• Matching lace-style center motif: Lace square Machine Embroidery Design.
• Another large corner option: Richelieu Corner Machine Embroidery Design.

Designed by Royal Present Embroidery

This lace corner embroidery file is part of the Royal Present Embroidery collection for practical stitching projects and home textile decoration. Learn more about Ludmila Konovalova, machine embroidery designer.

FAQ

Is this lace corner design FSL?

No. This design is not FSL and not freestanding lace. It must be stitched on fabric with stabilizer.

Can I stitch it only on water-soluble stabilizer?

No. Do not stitch this design only on water-soluble stabilizer. Use fabric as the base. Water-soluble stabilizer may be used only as additional support if needed.

Will the smallest size fit a 4x4 hoop?

The smallest size is 100.0x100.0 mm / 3.94x3.94 inches. Check your machine’s real embroidery field because some 4x4 hoops do not stitch exactly to the edge.

What can I make with this design?

Use it for napkins, tablecloths, towels, handkerchiefs, pillowcases, bed linens, lightweight curtains and decorative fabric corners.

What stabilizer should I use for linen napkins?

Use medium tear-away stabilizer for stable linen. If the linen is thin or soft, use lightweight cutaway stabilizer for better support.

How do I prevent puckering?

Do not stretch the fabric in the hoop. Use enough stabilizer, keep the grain straight and test stitch on the same fabric before embroidering the final item.

Can I use this design on tablecloth corners?

Yes. Mark equal distance from both edges and use the same placement template for every corner.

Which size is best for handkerchiefs?

The 100.0x100.0 mm / 3.94x3.94 inch size is the most practical for handkerchiefs and small napkins.

Which size is best for tablecloths?

The 130.0x130.0 mm / 5.12x5.12 inch or 200.0x200.0 mm / 7.87x7.87 inch size is better for tablecloths and larger home textiles.

Do I need to test stitch this design?

Yes. Test stitching is important because lace-style embroidery can react differently on linen, cotton, thin fabric and large corner placements.