VENETIAN

MASKS
CREATE THESE UNIQUE LACE MASKS!

Venetian masks have been around for hundreds of years, and thanks to their changing
styles and periodic resurgences, we wanted to make it possible to embroider your
very own!

The designs in the Venetian Masks Collection are all stitched out in the traditional free
standing lace technique meaning they are specially digitized for water-soluble stabilizer.
When that water-soluble stabilizer is removed, a beautiful lace mask will remain behind!

The collection includes 12 gorgeous, intricate lace designs to choose from. As a bonus,
we have included instructions and ideas on how to personalize your mask even more.
Wait until you see how we show you how to make it a stunning shadowbox art piece or a
dazzling masquerade mask. No matter which way you choose to make these masks, you
will surely make a statement!

Carrie Burr
Anita Goodesign, Inc.

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Visit our website www.anitagoodesignonline.com for additional information and videos.

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 MATERIALS LIST
In Your Sewing Room
Lace Masks
⊲⊲ Embroidery machine, power cord
⊲⊲ 2 pieces of Water soluble stabilizer
⊲⊲ Embroidery hoop
⊲⊲ Projects CD & USB stick ⊲⊲ Embroidery thread to coordinate with design
⊲⊲ Sewing machine feet: embroidery foot ⊲⊲ Matching bobbin
⊲⊲ Spray Paint of choice
Notions
⊲⊲ Ruler
⊲⊲ Rotary cutter & mat
⊲⊲ Embroidery needle, size 75/11
⊲⊲ Universal needle, size 80/12

We have added additional ways to make your

lace mask truly unique. We have included a
materials list for not only constructing the
lace masks, but as well as making the mask a
framed art piece or embellishing it for a special
occasion.

Masquerade Mask ⊲⊲ Ribbons or elastic

⊲⊲ Pearls
⊲⊲ Glue Gun
⊲⊲ Silk Flowers
⊲⊲ Gemstones
⊲⊲ Any other
Shadowbox Art Piece ⊲⊲ Feathers embellishments of
⊲⊲ Wooden dowel your choice!
⊲⊲ 2 - “A” Size Square Quilt Blocks (examples
shown from Quilting 1-2-3 Collection)
⊲⊲ 11” x 14” shadowbox box picture frame

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 DESIGNS

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 EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES...

Shadowbox Art Piece

This is a wonderful way to showcase
your talent and art. We created this
by constructing our mask as a lace
embroidery design and spray painting
it at the end. Then, we chose two “A”
size quilt blocks from our Quilting
1-2-3 Premium Collection to act as
our background behind the mask.
We stitched the two blocks together
using our traditional technique (see
the About Us section on CD ROM
for instructions on stitching blocks
together). The mask can be placed
anywhere on the background quilt
blocks and tacked in place. See the
following pages for examples and
ideas.

Masquerade Mask
Whether you are looking for ideas for
Halloween, need something for Marti
Gras or you just like masks in general,
this is the project for you. This is such
a fun project! All the lace masks are
completely customizable so you can
make up several of them in different
styles. We started with the traditional
lace mask embroidery design. Then,
the rest is up to you! See the following
pages for ideas on how to make your
mask one of a kind!

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 SHADOWBOX ART PIECE

1. Lay out your stitched quilt blocks and finished mask.

We used “A” size quilt blocks from our Quilting 1-2-3 Premium Collection.
Can be done with any quilt block of choice!

2. Place your mask in desired position.

3. Tack in place.

Ready to Frame!

4. Insert into Frame.

Finished Shadowbox Art Piece!

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SHADOWBOX ART PIECE

Design 4 (VEN-MASK4) used with a Stephen Wilson

Studio quilt block.

NOTE: Quilt blocks are not inlcuded in this collection.

Design 6 (VEN-MASK6) used with A” size quilt blocks

from our Quilting 1-2-3 Premium Collection.

NOTE: Quilt blocks are not inlcuded in this collection.

Design 5 (VEN-MASK5) used with A” size quilt blocks

from our Quilting 1-2-3 Premium Collection.

NOTE: Quilt blocks are not inlcuded in this collection.

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 MASQUERADE MASK

CHOOSE YOUR EMBELLISHMENTS!

⊲⊲ Glue Gun ⊲⊲ Feathers ⊲⊲ Ribbons ⊲⊲ Pearls

⊲⊲ Gemstones ⊲⊲ Wooden dowel ⊲⊲ Elastic ⊲⊲ Silk Flowers

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MASQUERADE MASK

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 EMBROIDERING VENETIAN MASK

A B

This is first step. You need to wind your bobbin to match your Next, choose a hoop that is as close to the design size as
top thread. possible. This helps the stabilizer keep proper tension. Hoop
two layers of water soluble stabilizer.
Note: See your machine manual for help on winding a bobbin.

C D

There are only 2 embroidery steps. We did the collection all in Remove the design from the hoop and trim away any excess
white, however you can use two different colors in each step. stabilizer.

E F

Rinse the lace mask under warm water. This will dissolve away Place the lace on a paper towel to completely dry.
remaining stabilizer.

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 EMBROIDERING VENETIAN MASK

G H

Once your mask is completely dry, you are ready to spray paint Place your mask on a flat surface and spray paint the front of
your mask. We chose a base color spray and a glitter spray to the mask with your base color. Immediately after the base color,,
go over the base. spray your glitter on top. This will allow the glitter to stick to the
base color. Leave on flat surface to completely dry.

This is an example of a completed mask.

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 VENETIAN MASK DESIGNS
VEN-MASK1

A Size 8.7” x 4.9” - (Stitches - 60441)

VEN-MASK2

A Size 8.9” x 6.1” - (Stitches - 64538)

B Size 8.4” x 5.8” - (Stitches - 61183)

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 VENETIAN MASK DESIGNS
VEN-MASK3

A Size - 8.8” x 4.4” (Stitches - 56642)

VEN-MASK4

A Size - 9.0” x 6.0” (Stitches - 54569)

B Size - 8.6” x 5.8” (Stitches - 51948)

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 VENETIAN MASK DESIGNS
VEN-MASK5

A Size - 9.1” x 4.6” (Stitches - 56409)

VEN-MASK6

A Size - 9.3” x 6.7” (Stitches - 67230)

B Size - 8.1” x 5.8” (Stitches - 58482)

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 VENETIAN MASK DESIGNS
VEN-MASK7

A Size - 9.3” x 6.7” (Stitches - 65793)

B Size - 8.1” x 5.8” (Stitches - 57184)

VEN-MASK8

A Size - 9.3” x 6.6” (Stitches - 67219)

B Size - 8.1” x 5.8” (Stitches - 58976)

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 VENETIAN MASK DESIGNS
VEN-MASK9

A Size - 9.6” x 4.5” (Stitches - 49558)

VEN-MASK10

A Size - 9.2” x 5.3” (Stitches - 48580)

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 VENETIAN MASK DESIGNS
VEN-MASK11

A Size - 9.2” x 5.3” (Stitches - 58025)

VEN-MASK12

A Size - 9.7” x 4.7” (Stitches - 64323)

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