Hibiscus

PHOTO: 3-10-10

MATERIALS

Felt:

mellow yellow – toy0424 (pistil)

evening glow – wcf0838 (block)

pink – wcf0909 (inner petal)

shocking pink – wcf0912 (outer petal)

Floss:

chartreuse – #906

mellow yellow – #3821

pink – #963

shocking pink – #603

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. Note: when cutting out random flowers, do not cut perfect circles. The flowers are meant to be slightly askew. Refer to photo.

3] Using a blanket stitch, sew out petal to block using 3 strands #603.

4] Using a running stitch, sew inner petal to outer petal using 2 strands #963.

5] Using a running stitch, sew pistil to block using 2 strands #3821.

6] Using French knots, stitch pollen using 6 strands #3821.

7] Using a stem stitch, stitch vines using 6 strands #906.

8] Using French knots, add tiny flowers using 6 strands #3821.

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