PHOTO: 10-18-2010
MATERIALS
Felt:
vanilla latte – wcfo627 (block)
copper kettle – toy0660 (tree trunk)
pumpkin spice – wcf0650 (3 leaves)
old gold – wcf0420 (4 leaves and bird)
beige – wcf0626 (2 leaves and wing)
loden – wcf0709 (grass)
Floss:
copper kettle – 301
pumpkin spice – 976
old gold – 783
beige – 436
loden – 522
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 transfer any embroidery markings. Cut the grass using landscape "D".
3] Using a blanket stitch along the top and a running stitch along the 2 sides and bottom, sew grass to block using 3 strands of #502.
4] Using a running stitch, sew trunk to block using 2 strands #301.
5] Using a stem stitch, sew leaves to block along the center stem using 6 strands #301. Note: The outside edges of the leaf will not be sewn down.
6] Using a straight stitch, add veins to leaves using 6 strands #301.
7] Using a running stitch, sew bird on tree trunk using 2 strands #783.
8] Using a running stitch, sew wing on bird using 2 strands #436.
9] French knot eye using 6 strands #522.