PHOTO: 3-1-2010
MATERIALS
Felt:
robin’s egg blue – toy0580 (block)
pistachio ice cream – toy0703 (inchworm)
blue spruce – wcf0539 (stem and leaf)
loden – wcf0709 (grass blade)
copper – wcf0661 (flower)
pumpkin spice – wcf0650 (flower center)
Floss:
pistachio ice cream – 772
blue spruce – 502
loden – 522
copper – 920
pumpkin spice – 976
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.
3] Using a blanket stitch, sew flower to block using 3 strands #920. (Note: use running stitch at outer edge)
4] Using a blanket stitch, sew flower center to flower using 3 strands #976.
5] Using a stem stitch, add petal detail using 6 strands #976.
6] Using a running stitch, sew stem to block using 2 strands #502.
7] Using a blanket stitch, sew leaf to block using 3 strands #502.
8] Using a stem stitch, add leaf detail using 6 strands of #502.
9] Using a blanket stitch, sew grass blade to block using 3 strands #522. (Note: use running stitch at outer edges)
10] Using a stem stitch, add grass blade detail using 6 strands #502.
11] Using a blanket stitch, sew inchworm to grass blade using 3 strands #772.
12] Using a stem stitch, add body segment detail and legs using 6 strands #502.
13] French knot an eye using 6 strands #920.