PHOTOS: 6-26-11
MATERIALS
Felt:
antique white – wcf1102 (block)
beige – wcf0626 (spools)
mellow yellow – toy0424 (thread)
chartreuse – toy0715 (thread)
Norwegian blue – toy0579 (thread)
Floss:
beige – 436
mellow yellow – 3821
chartreuse – 906
Norwegian blue – 798
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 running stitch, sew spool "A" to block using 2 strands #436.
4] Using a blanket stitch on the sides, and a running stitch across the top and bottom, sew mellow yellow thread to spool "A" using 3 strands #3821.
5] Using a running stitch, sew spool "B" to block using 2 strands #436.
6] Using a blanket stitch on the sides, and a running stitch across the top and bottom, sew Norwegian blue thread to spool "B" using 3 strands #798.
7] Using a running stitch, sew spool "C" to block using 2 strands #436.
8] Using a blanket stitch on the sides, and a running stitch across the top and bottom, sew chartreuse thread to spool "C" using 3 strands #906.
9] Using a stem stitch, add detail to spools using 6 strands #436.
10] Using a satin stitch, embroider the spool holes using 6 strands #436.
11] Using a stem stitch, add embroidered threads to spools in coordinating colors using 6 strands of #3821, #798, and 906.