PHOTO: 3-10-10
MATERIALS
Felt:
mellow yellow – toy0424 (pistil)
evening glow – wcf0838 (block)
pink – wcf0909 (inner petal)
shocking pink – wcf0912 (outer petal)
Floss:
chartreuse – #906
mellow yellow – #3821
pink – #963
shocking pink – #603
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 blanket stitch, sew out petal to block using 3 strands #603.
4] Using a running stitch, sew inner petal to outer petal using 2 strands #963.
5] Using a running stitch, sew pistil to block using 2 strands #3821.
6] Using French knots, stitch pollen using 6 strands #3821.
7] Using a stem stitch, stitch vines using 6 strands #906.
8] Using French knots, add tiny flowers using 6 strands #3821.