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.