PHOTO: 1-30-10
MATERIALS
Felt:
old gold – wcf0420 (block)
antique white – wcf1102 (head and body)
licorice – toy2003 (tail tuft, spots, utter, muzzle, ears and horns)
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 cow’s body on block. Using a running stitch, sew utter to block using 2 strands #3799. The utter seam should be under the cow’s body.
4] Using a blanket stitch, sew body to block using 3 strands #3865.
5] Position head on block. Using a running stitch, sew ears and horns to block using 2 strands #3799. The horn and ear seams should be under the cow’s head.
6] Using a blanket stitch, sew head to block using 3 strands #3865.
7] Using a running stitch, sew muzzle and spots to body using 2 strands #3799.
8] Using a stem stitch, embroider cow’s tail and leg detailing using 6 strands #3799.
9] Using a running stitch, sew tuft to tail using 2 strands #3799.
10] Using a straight stitch, embroider nostrils using 6 strands #3865.
11] Using a French knot, add eyes using 6 strands #3799.
12] Using a straight stitch, add teats using 6 strands #3799.