Cup of Cocoa

PHOTO: 1-19-10

MATERIALS

Felt:

beige – wcf0626 (block)

white – wcf1100 (whipped cream)

pink – wcf0909 (cup)

cotton candy – toy0905 (scalloped bands and handle)

Floss:

white – white

beige – 840

pink – 963

cotton candy – 604

loden – 522

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 cup to block using 3 strands #963.

4] Using a stem stitch, add the cup lines using 6 strands #522.

5] Using a blanket stitch, sew the side edges of the bottom scalloped band using 3 strands #604. 

6] Using a blanket stitch, sew the side edges of the top scalloped band using 3 strands #604.

7] Using a running stitch, sew handle to cup using 2 strands #604.

8] Add French knots in the center of each scallop of the two bands using 6 strands #white.

9] Using a blanket stitch, sew the whipped cream to the block using 3 strands #white.

10] Using a stem stitch, add whipped cream detail using 6 strands #white.

11] Using a straight stitch, add "sprinkles" to whipped cream using 6 strands #840.

12] Using a lazy daisy stitch, add flowers to cup lines using 6 strands #white.

13] Add French knots to the center of each flower using 6 strands #840.

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