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4 Designs by Nancy Tremblay

Approx Finished Size:

4" x 5½" each

Originally published in Leaflet 1000, Felt For All Seasons

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seWiNG All of the projects were assembled by hand, using the following type of stitches:Note: Keep all stitches as even in length and evenly spaced as possible.coNceALiNG KNots For a neat finished appearance, begin stitching by coming up with needle from the back side of the top piece of felt first, then complete stitching (Fig. 2).Fig. 2

WHiPstitcH Starting from wrong side of top layer of felt, bring needle out at 1 and carry thread up and over outside edges of all thicknesses. Take needle into backside of felt and pull thread through all thicknesses, coming out at 2. Continue in this manner for further Whipstitching (Fig. 3).Fig. 3

bAcKstitcH This stitch gives the appearance of a solid line as each Backstitch touches and is the same size as the next. It is often used for outlining pattern markings such as the mouth on the Polar Bear Ornament. Bring needle up at 1, go down at 2 and bring needle up at 3 (Fig. 4a). To continue, go down at 4 and come up at 5. At this point, 2 Backstitches have been completed (Fig. 4b). Continue in this manner for further Backstitching.Fig. 4a Fig. 4b

General Instructions It is important for you to read and familiarize yourself with this entire section before beginning the projects. Carefully trace the pattern pieces exactly, as any deviation may change the size as well as the final appearance of your finished project. Note: If you plan to use the pattern frequently, you should glue the pattern pieces to a stiff material, such as manila folder, and cut out. All of the projects were put together by hand, although you may choose to use a sewing machine.FAbric Felt is a fairly sturdy non-woven fabric made of matted fibers of wool, fur or mohair, often mixed with cotton or rayon. Unless a project requires hemming, it is not necessary to do so, as felt does not ravel or fray. The felt for these projects was purchased by the yard, or in 9" x 12" squares at fabric stores and hobby shops.GeNerAL suPPLies: Quilt batting Polyester fiberfill Sharp pointed scissors Pinking shears White chalk marking pen or soft lead pencil Tracing paper Cardboard Needles: embroidery and beading Craft glue Straight pins Note: Refer to supply lists for individual projects for specific items needed.cuttiNG Once you have traced and cut out all pattern pieces required for your project, lay pattern on felt and carefully draw around each pattern piece using a white chalk marking pen (available at fabric store notions counter) or soft lead pencil. Be sure to include pattern markings for ease of final assembly. Keep all lines clean to prevent smudges on felt pieces. Using sharp pointed scissors, carefully cut out the felt pieces by cutting as close to the inside edge of the chalk or pencil lines as possible (Fig. 1).Fig. 1


AttAcHiNG seQuiNs AND beADs Thread a single strand of embroidery floss through your needle and come up from the wrong side of foundation, through back of sequin and bead (Fig. 8a). Come back down through sequin ONLY and foundation (Fig. 8b). Move on to attach next sequin; or fasten securely on wrong side of foundation.Fig. 8a Fig. 8b

WorKiNG WitH PAtterNs Locate all pieces required for specific project and trace patterns onto tracing paper or typing paper; this will allow patterns to be reused. Cut from tracing paper, following guidelines on each pattern piece.

strAiGHt stitcH These stitches can be any length or go in any direction (Fig. 5). Example: Ear and paw stitching for the Polar Bear Ornament. Come up at 1, then down at 2, and up again whenever you are going to start the next stitch.Fig. 5

ruNNiNG stitcH This basic stitch, used for joining and appliquéing pieces together, forms a dotted, or broken line on both the front and back of the fabric. Both front stitches and back stitches should be equal in size. Bring needle up at 1 and go down at 2 (Fig. 6), come up at 3 and go down at 4. Continue to work row of Running Stitches.Fig. 6

tAcKiNG stitcH Using a single strand of thread, knot end. Come up from wrong side of foundation, through back of appliqué piece (this stitch does not show on front side of appliqué). Come back down through foundation. Fasten securely on wrong side of foundation (Fig. 7).Fig. 7


PenguinApproximate Finished size: 3" x 5"mAteriALs NeeDeD Fabric: 9" x 12" rectangle of black felt 5" x 5" square of white felt 3" x 3" square of green felt 2" x 6" rectangle of yellow felt 2" x 2" square of red feltNotions: 6" length of gold cord one - ½" white pom-pom 3 green sequins 3 green beads 4 red sequins 4 red beads 2 small black sequins 2 crystal beads Polyester Fiberfill Embroidery floss: white, black, red, green and yellow Needles: embroidery, beadingDirectioNs: 1. Trace and cut out patterns J‑1 through J‑10 (page 8); cut following pieces from felt: 2 black bodies, 1 white face, 1 white chest, 2 red hats, 2 white hat bands, 1 yellow beak, 1 green bow, 2 yellow feet, 2 black wings and 2 green holly leaves.2. Front: Referring to photo and using a single strand of matching floss, Whipstitch the following pieces to black body front in order as follows: White chest and White face. Fold yellow beak in half and Straight Stitch beak to face along center of fold. Using a single strand of green floss, attach green bow with 3 green sequins and beads at center of bow, leaving ends of bow loose. Using a single strand of black floss, attach 2 black sequins and crystal beads for eyes.3. Joining front and back: Lay penguin front on penguin back, wrong sides together with all edges even. Pin. Using a single strand of black floss, Whipstitch together along outside edges leaving an opening at top. Fold 6" length of gold cord in half to form hang loop. Stuff; insert both ends of gold cord to form a 2½" hang loop at top and complete Whipstitching.4. Wings: Using a single strand of black floss, Whipstitch wings to sides of penguin.5. Feet: Using single strand of yellow floss, Whipstitch feet to bottom of penguin.

6. Hat: Using single strand of white floss, Whipstitch white hat bands to front and back of hat. Lay hat front on hat back, wrong sides together, with all edges even. Pin. Using a single strand of matching floss, Whipstitch hat front to hat back along 2 long side edges. Attach ½" white pom-pom to point of hat. Stuff hat with fiberfill. Using single strand of white floss, Whipstitch hat to penguin head. Using a single strand of red floss, attach 2 holly leaves with red sequins and beads.

Waving SnowmanApproximate Finished size: 3½" x 5¼"mAteriALs NeeDeD Fabric: 9" x 12" rectangle of white felt 4" x 8" rectangle of black felt 4" x 8" rectangle of green felt 3" x 3" square of yellow felt 2" x 2" square of orange felt 2" x 2" square of light orange felt 4" x 4" square of red felt 1" x 3" rectangle of dark brown feltNotions: 6" length of gold cord 4 red sequins 4 red beads 2 small black sequins 2 black beads 5 orange sequins 34 small green sequins 39 crystal beads Polyester Fiberfill Embroidery floss: white, black, yellow, orange, red, green and brown Needles: embroidery, beadingDirectioNs: 1. Trace and cut out patterns K‑1 through K‑17 (page 7); cut out the following pieces from felt: 2 white bodies, 1 green vest front, 1 green vest back, 1 orange nose, 2 black hats, 2 red neck scarves (K‑3), 1 each red scarf pieces K‑4 and K‑5, 2 red hat bands, 1 white arm, 1 green pocket, 1 yellow hanky, 2 green holly leaves, 1 yellow broom bottom, 1 light orange broom band, 1 dark brown broom handle, and 2 red ear muffs.


2. Front: Using a single strand of matching floss and referring to photo for placement, Whipstitch the following pattern pieces to snowman’s front body in order as follows: green vest front, yellow hanky, green pocket, 1 red neck scarf K‑3, red scarf pieces K‑4 and K‑5 (clip bottom of scarf pieces to create fringe), brown broom handle, white arm, yellow broom bottom, orange broom band (clip bottom of broom piece to bottom edge of broom band to create broom bristles), orange nose, 1 black hat and 1 red hat band. Using single strand of red floss, attach 1 red sequin and bead to center of vest and attach 2 green holly leaves with 3 red sequins and beads to hat band front. Using a single strand of green floss, attach 12 small green sequins and crystal beads on scarf and 6 small green sequins and crystal beads over bottom and side edges of pocket. Using a single strand of orange floss, attach 5 orange sequins and beads on orange broom band. Using a single strand of black floss, attach 2 small black sequins and beads for eyes. Using a double strand of black floss, Backstitch mouth according to General Instructions for Backstitch.3. back: Referring to Fig. 9 and using a single strand of matching floss and Whipstitch, attach the following remaining pieces to snowman body back in order as follows: green vest back, red neck scarf, black hat and red hat band.Fig. 9

4. Joining front to back: Place snowman body front over body back, wrong sides together, with all edges even. Pin. Using a single strand of matching floss, Whipstitch snowman front to snowman back along outside edges leaving an opening at the top. Stuff; then insert both ends of gold cord to form a 2½" hang loop at top and complete Whipstitching. Remove pins.

5. ear muffs: Using a single strand of green floss, attach 4 green sequins and beads to each ear muff piece. Using a single strand of red floss, Whipstitch 2 beaded ear muff pieces, (1 piece over front and 1 piece over back of ear areas), on each side of head.

Polar BearApproximate Finished size: 4¼" x 6"mAteriALs NeeDeDFabric: 9" x 12" rectangle of white felt 3" x 3" square of green felt 2" x 2" square of yellow felt 2" x 2" square of red felt 1" x 1" square of black feltNotions: 6" length of gold cord 4 yellow sequins 4 crystal beads 15 small red sequins 15 red beads 2 small black sequins 2 black beads Polyester Fiberfill Needles: embroidery, beading Embroidery floss: white, black, yellow, red and greenDirectioNs: 1. Trace and cut out patterns L‑1 through L‑6 (page 8); cut out the following pieces of felt: 2 white bodies, 1 white muzzle, 1 black nose, 1 yellow bow tie, 1 green wreath and 1 red wreath bow.2. Front: Using a single strand of matching floss and referring to photo, Whipstitch the following pieces to bear front body in order as follows, inserting a small amount of stuffing under each piece as you stitch: green wreath, white muzzle and black nose. Using a single strand of black floss, attach 2 small black sequins and beads for eyes. Using a double strand of black floss, Straight Stitch lines on both ears and all four paws. Using a double strand of red floss, Backstitch mouth. Using a single strand of matching floss, attach nine small red sequins and beads to wreath. Leaving bow ends loose, attach wreath bow to wreath at center of bow, using six small red sequins and beads. Attach yellow bow tie, using four small yellow sequins and beads in center of bow tie, and leaving bow tie ends loose.3. Place bear front on bear back, wrong sides together with all edges even. Pin. Using a single strand of white floss, Whipstitch bear front to bear back along outside edges, leaving an opening at top. Fold 6" length of gold cord in half to form hang loop. Stuff; then insert both ends of gold cord to form a 2½" hang loop at top and complete Whipstitching. Remove pins.


Waving SantaApproximate Finished size: 4" x 5½" mAteriALs NeeDeDFabric: 9" x 12" rectangle of red felt 6" square of white felt 4" x 4" squares of felt colors: green, yellow, pink, dark pink and blackNotions: 6" length of gold cord 1 - white ½" pom-pom 6 yellow sequins 6 crystal beads 4 medium red sequins 4 red beads 2 small black sequins 2 black beads Polyester Fiberfill Needles: embroidery, beading Embroidery floss: red, white, black, yellow, light pink, dark pink and greenDirectioNs: 1. Trace and cut out patterns m‑1 through m‑14 (page 9); cut the following pieces from felt: 2 red bodies, 1 pink face, 1 white beard, 2 dark pink cheeks, 1 white mustache, 1 red nose, 2 black belts, 1 yellow buckle, 1 red arm, 3 green gloves, 3 white sleeve cuffs, 4 white boot cuffs, 4 black boots and 2 green holly leaves.2. Front: Using a single strand of matching floss and referring to photo for placement, Whipstitch the following pattern pieces to Santa front body in order as follows: right and left boots, boot cuffs, belt, belt buckle, face, beard, cheeks, mustache, nose, arm, gloves and sleeve cuffs. Using a single strand of yellow floss, attach 6 yellow sequins and crystal beads to belt buckle. Using a single strand of black floss, attach 2 small black sequins and beads for eyes. Using a single strand of red floss, 4 red sequins and 4 red beads, attach 2 holly leaves to Santa hat. Using a double strand of red floss, make four Straight Stitches under mustache for mouth.

3. back: Using a single strand of matching floss and referring to Fig. 10 for placement, Whipstitch belt, remaining boot pieces, boot cuffs, sleeve cuff and glove to Santa back body.Fig. 10

4. Fold 6" length of gold cord in half to form hang loop. Place Santa front body on Santa back body, wrong sides together, with all edges even. Pin. Using a single strand of matching floss, Whipstitch over all outside edges, leaving an opening at top of piece. Before closing, stuff; then insert both ends of gold cord to form 2½" hang loop at top and complete Whipstitching. Attach ½" white pom-pom to Santa hat.

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