PHOTO: 3-10-10
MATERIALS
Felt:
chartreuse – toy0715 (palm leaves and ground)
mellow yellow – toy0424 (tree trunk and coconuts)
evening glow – wcf0838 (sun)
peacock – wcf0536 (block)
Floss:
chartreuse – #906
mellow yellow – #3821
evening glow – #946
mac ‘n cheese – #977
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 across the top edge of the ground and running stitches along the side and bottom, sew ground to block using 3 strands #906.
4] Using a blanket stitch across the curved section of the sun and running stitches along the side and top, sew sun to block using 3 strands 946.
5] Using a running stitch, sew trunk to block using 2 strands #3821.
6] Add palm leaves one at a time, overlapping as you go. Two will overhang the block, Cut these flush with the block. Using a blanket stitch around the palm leaves and running stitches along the sides, side palm leaves to block using 3 strands #906.
7] Using a stem stitch, add leaf details using 6 strands #906.
8] Using a running stitch, sew on coconuts using 2 strands #3821.
9] Using a straight stitch, add detail to trunk using 6 strands #977.