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.