Dragonfly

PHOTO: 3-1-2010

MATERIALS

Felt:

robin’s egg blue – toy0580 (small wings)

periwinkle – toy0581 (large wings)

purple sage – wcf0582 (body)

blue spruce – wcf0539 (block)

loden – wcf0709 (leaf)

Floss:

robin’s egg blue – 159

periwinkle – 340

purple sage – 161

blue spruce – 502

loden – 522

copper – 920

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 leaf to block using 3 strands #522.

4] Using a stem stitch, add detail to leaf using 6 strands 502.

5] Using a running stitch, sew large wings to block using 2 strands #340.

6] Using a running stitch, sew small wings to block using 2 strands #159.

7] Using a running stitch, sew body to block using 2 strands #161.

8] Using a stem stitch, add wing detail and antenna using 6 strands of #161.

9] Using a stem stitch, add vines using 6 strands #502.

10] Using a straight stitch, add markings to body using 6 strands #920.

11] French knot tiny flowers using 6 strands #920.

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