Sunflower

PHOTOS – 07-11-11

Felt:

pumpkin spice – wcf0650 (flower center)

lavender – wcf1582 (block)

mellow yellow – toy0424 (flower petals)

pea soup – wcf0729 (leaf and stem)

Floss:

pumpkin spice – 976

pea soup – 471

black – 310

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] Using a blanket stitch along the leaf edge, sew leaf to block using 6 strands #310.

4] Using a running stitch, sew bottom and side of leaf to block using 2 strands #471.

5] Using a blanket stitch, sew stem to block using 6 strands #310.

6] Using a blanket stitch, sew petals to block, overlapping as you go, using 6 strands #310.

7] Using a running stitch, sew center to block using 2 strands #976.

8] Using a stem stitch, embroider center swirl and leaf detail using 6 strands #310.

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