PHOTO: 3-10-10
MATERIALS
Felt:
mellow yellow – toy0424 (block)
evening glow – wcf0838 (beak)
mac ‘n cheese – wcf0434 (beak tip)
pink – wcf0909 (wing)
shocking pink – wcf0912 (body)
Floss:
evening glow – #946
mac ‘n cheese – #977
pink – #963
shocking pink – #603
peacock – #3810
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. Note: when cutting out random flowers, do not cut perfect circles. The flowers are meant to be slightly askew. Refer to photo.
3] Using a running stitch, sew beak to block using 2 strands #946.
4] Using a running stitch, sew beak tip to beak using 2 strands #977.
5] Using a running stitch, sew flamingo to block using 2 strands #603.
6] Using a blanket stitch, sew wing to flamingo using 3 strands #963.
7] Using a stem stitch, add wing detail using 6 strands #963.
8] Using a stem stitch, add waves using 6 strands #3810.
9] Using a French knot, add eye using 6 strands #3810.