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.