Firecracker Block

PHOTOS: 8-23-09

MATERIALS

Felt:

Norwegian blue toy0579 – block

red wcf0932 – inner explosion

mellow yellow toy0424 – outer explosion

straw wcf0403 – firecracker top

white wcf1100 – firecracker pieces

Floss:

Norwegian blue – 798

red – 304

mellow yellow – 3821

straw – 739

white – white

black – 301

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.

3] Using a running stitch, sew outer explosion to block using 2 strands of #3821 floss.

4] Using a running stitch, sew inner explostion to block using 2 strands of #304 floss.

5] Using a blanket stitch, sew the outer edge of the 2 pieces of the firecracker to block using 2 strands of white floss. Using a running stitch, sew the jagged edges to the block using using 2 strands of white floss.

6] Using a running stitch, sew the top of the firecracker in place using 2 strands of #739 floss. 

7] Using a stem stitch, embroider wick using 6 strands of #301 floss.

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