Quick and easy decoration for your Easter table

Cute Table Runner for your Easter brunch

Easter is just around the corner - are you looking for an easy decoration idea? Then follow our instructions and turn a simple table runner into a cute table decoration in no time at all.

You will need:

• Toolbox Software (Lettering module)
• BERNINA embroidery machine
• Table Runner
• Transfer sheets to print and iron on
• Embroidery thread
• Tear-away stabilizer
• Spray adhesive
• Rabbit photo

Create the lettering in Toolbox

• Start the BERNINA Toolbox software.
• Select "New" and enter a file name for the project. Confirm with "OK".

• Select "Lettering" and enter "Happy" into the input field. 

• Select the desired font. We have used "Armed Forces Block".

• Click on an empty section of the working area, so that the text no longer is selected.
• Enter "Easter" in the input field. The previously-selected font is maintained and new text is created.

• Move the new text to the right and position it next to "Happy".

Define the form of the font

• Highlight "Happy" and open the text box options. Select the desired shape. We have chosen a wave-shaped form.

• Select "Easter" and choose the same text box.
• The shape of the text box can also be adjusted. If the text is highlighted, red triangles will appear at the corners. If you click on one of these triangles, it can be dragged around to move the corner.

• A red line with a round endpoint will also appear. This can also be moved to alter the curvature of the baseline. This allows you to make the shape flatter, for example.

• Shape your text until you are happy with it.
• Highlight both words. Switch to "Select" and choose "Select All". Or, it's even easier with Ctrl + A on the keyboard. Rotate the lettering to 0°.

Position the embroidery design

• If the display does not show a hoop or the large oval hoop, select "View", open "Select Hoop", and select the Large Oval Embroidery Hoop. If the hoop is not displayed, you can activate this by clicking on "Show Hoop".

• Position the text in the center of the hoop and enlarge it to the size of the hoop by dragging the corners of the text box.

• Select "Export", open the USB drive, and save the embroidery design on the USB flash drive.

• Print out the embroidery design to make positioning it easier. Click on "Print", select the printer, and print out the preview.

Embroider the lettering

• Print the rabbit out on transfer paper and cut it out around the edge of the design.
• Place the printed text as well as the rabbit on the table runner to determine the positioning. It is best for the lettering if you mark the center with a textile pen.

• Secure the stabilizer onto the underside of the table runner using spray adhesive and put the runner into the hoop. The embroidery template will help you hoop it precisely.  

• Embroider the lettering.
• Following the manufacturer's instructions, iron the image of the rabbit onto the table runner.

Done!

Now just spread the cute table runner across your table and add some chocolate eggs or Easter bunnies! We hope you enjoy your Easter holiday and have lots of fun making this item. :-)

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