PHOTO: 1-30-10
MATERIALS
Felt:
old gold – wcf0420 (block)
antique white – wcf1102 (body)
licorice – toy2003 (head, ear, legs and tail)
Floss:
antique white – 3865
slate – 3799
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] Position sheep on block. Using a running stitch, sew legs, tail and head to block using 2 strands #3799. The leg, tail and head seams should be under the sheep’s body.
4] Using a blanket stitch, sew body to block using 3 strands #3865.
5] Using a running stitch, sew ear to head using 2 strands #3799. Note: only sew along short, straight edge. The rest of the ear should hang free.
6] French knot an eye using 6 strands #3865.
7] Using a stem stitch, embroider swirls using 6 strands #3799.