PHOTO: 1-30-10
MATERIALS
Felt:
old gold – wcf0420 (block)
antique white – wcf1102 (chicken body and wing)
licorice – toy2003 (comb, beak and 2 legs)
Floss:
antique white – 3865
slate – 3799
DIRECTIONS – Refer to pattern and photo for applique placements and cutting instructions.
1] Make a copy of the pattern.
2] Cut out felt using material list above and pattern. Transfer any embroidery markings.
3] Position chicken on block. Using a running stitch, sew legs, beak and comb to block using 2 strands #3799. The leg, beak and comb seam should be under the chicken.
4] Using a blanket stitch, sew chicken to block using 3 strands #3865.
5] Using a blanket stitch, sew wing to chicken using 3 strands #3865.
6] Using a stem stitch, embroider wing detail using 6 strands #3799.
7] French knot an eye using 6 strands #3799.