Soaring Kite

PHOTO: 1-07-10

MATERIALS

Felt:

baby blue – wcf0510 (block)

peacock – wcf0536 (kite)

chartreuse – toy0715 (tail ties)

old gold – wcf0420 (tail ties)

Floss:

peacock – 3810

white – white

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 kite to block using 3 strands #3810.

4] Using a stem stitch, add kite strings using 6 strands #white.

5] Position and pin kite bows to block.

6] Using a stem stem, sew kite tail to the block, attaching kite bows as you go, using 6 strands #white.

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