Abstract: Hardanger embroidery designs, which can be performed by a sewing machine, preferably a computerized machine with digitized design embroidery patterns. The method employs a layer of fabric 11 and a layer of removable stabilizer 12. A wingneedle stitches square eyelet patterns reminiscent of hand-sewn hardanger. Sets of concentric underlay stitch lines 15 bind fabric 11 and removable stabilizer 12 about cutwork sections 16 before removing fabric from said cutwork sections. Sets of intersecting underlay stitch lines 18 replace bar threads in cutwork sections. Each set of intersecting underlay stitch lines 18 is anchored to sets of concentric underlay stitch lines 15 and associated fabric 11. Lace fill stitches 19 stitch onto removable stabilizer 12 in conjunction with intersecting underlay stitch lines. Lace fill stitches are anchored to either intersecting or concentric underlay stitch lines.

Abstract: Translucent applique cutwork embroidery designs can be performed by a sewing machine, preferably a computerized machine with digitized design embroidery patterns. The method employs a foundation fabric 11 and a removable stabilizer 12. Once a cutwork section 14 in an applique cutwork embroidery design is defined with a set of concentric underlay stitches 13 that bind said foundation fabric to removable stabilizer, said foundation fabric is removed from said cutwork section. An applique fabric 16 is then stitched in place over the cutwork section with another set of concentric underlay stitches 13 that are sewn in approximately the same location as the first set of concentric underlay stitches. Excess applique fabric 16 is cut away. The applique cutwork seam 18 joining applique fabric to foundation fabric is finished with zigzag stitches 17 that overcast all said concentric underlay stitches.