I started attaching the wool felt pieces to the little quilt centre. I had watched a Lori Holt video on the topic and thought her idea of stapling the pieces together was a good one. Some folks like to use a fusible product on the back of the pieces and iron them in place but I prefer a 'puffier' aspect so some type of removable basting is my choice.
When selecting a matching thread, I use my DMC thread colour card. The colour card has been so useful for selecting colours and substitutions for projects.
I used the freezer paper method to transfer the patterns onto the felt. My (Karen Kay Buckley) micro-serrated scissors were perfect for cutting out the pieces.
My buttonhole stitch is a bit wonky but it's a whimsical piece so no big deal.
Then came the embroidery of the stems. It will need a good pressing before I attach the buttons.
With Easter fast approaching, I thought I'd better start my Heart to Hand 'Bowl Filler Buddies'. I had printed the designs onto freezer paper (which had been ironed onto printer paper), and cut them out at the retreat.
I decided to do the bunny first. The directions are very sketchy and some of the pieces overlap others. It's important to put the partially-covered pieces in place first, then do the overlapping. For example, the right, back leg of the bunny was attached first.
The instructions also state to use three strands of floss for the buttonhole stitch. I decided to use two instead. First, because I didn't want the stitches to be so prominent. I had used three strands on the hind leg and wasn't keen on how it looked. Second, because when using two strands, I thread one long strand through my needle, match the two ends and stitch with the doubled thread.
I then crocheted a couple more 'lanterns' while watching TV with Scooter.
Tomorrow most of the girlies will be here for a stitch/craft day. Should be lots of fun.
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