Froggie Umbrella

PHOTO: 1-07-10

MATERIALS

Felt:

baby blue – wcf0510 (block)

chartreuse – toy0715 (umbrella section "a")

shamrock – toy2709 (umbrella sections "b" and "c")

old gold – wcf0420 (cheeks)

white – wcf1100 (eye)

black – wcf1000 (iris and cane)

Floss:

chartreuse – 906

shamrock – 700

old gold – 783

white – white

black – 310

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 eyes to block using 2 strands of white.

4] Using a running stitch, sew umbrella cane to block using 2 strands #310.

5] Using a blanket stitch, sew umbrella section "a" to block using 3 strands #906. Note: Where umbrella section "a" will be covered by umbrella sections "b" and "c", using a running stitch. 

6] Using a blanket stitch, sew umbrella sections "b" and "c" over umbrella section "a" using 3 strands #700.

7] Using a running stitch, sew cheeks to umbrella using 2 strands #783.

8] Using a running stitch, sew irises to eyes using 2 strands #310.

9] Using a running stitch, sew handle to cane using 2 strands #700.

10] Using a stem stitch, add  mouth using 6 strands #310.

11] Add French knots to section points using 6 strands #310.

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