PHOTOS – 07-11-11
Felt:
lavender – WCF1582 (block)
pumpkin spice – WCF0650 (flower centers and beak)
mellow yellow – TOY0424 (outer flowers)
black – WCF1000 (bird)
Floss:
pumpkin spice – 976
pea soup – 471
black – 310
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 flowers, do not cut perfect circles. The flowers are meant to be slightly askew. Refer to photo.
3] Using a running stitch, sew beak to block using 2 strands #976.
4] Using a running stitch, sew bird to block using 2 strands #310.
5] Using a stem stitch, embroider vine using 6 strands #471.
6] Using a back stitch, embroider legs using 6 strands #976.
7] Using a stem stitch, embroider wing using 6 strands #976.
8] Using a French knot, add eye using 6 strands #976.
9] Using a straight stitch, sew small flower petals to medium flower petals using 6 strands #310. Note: The outside of the circles are not sewn down. The stitching should just overlap the inner circle. Make 6 straight stitches. These stitches do not need to be evenly spaced. They should be slightly askew. Refer to photo.