Watermelon

PHOTO: 6-14-11

MATERIALS

Felt:

black – wcf1000 (block and seeds)

white – wcf1100 (inner rind)

strawberry parfait – toy2201 (melon)

chartreuse – toy0715 (outer rind)

Floss:

white – white

strawberry parfait – 309

chartreuse – 906

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.

3] Using a blanket stitch, sew melon to block using 3 strands #309.

4] Using a running stitch, sew inner rind to block using 2 strands #white.

5] Using a running stitch, sew outer rind to inner rind edge using 2 strands #906.

6] Using a blanket stitch, sew outer rind to block along top and 2 short edges using 3 strands #906.

7] Using a running stitch, sew seeds to melon using 2 strands #310.

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