Spools

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.

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