Contents. 4 Introduction 4 Design Inspiration 5 Flower Research 6 Flower Basics

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Vincent Chambers
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Directions 7 Stems 8 Leaves 9 Buds 9 Stamens 10

13 Bell Flowers 14 Embroidered Flowers 14 Berries

Individually-placed Petals 47 Wildflowers worked

Flowers 58 Wildflowers worked with Embroidery 68

92 Nature s Treasure 94 Wildflower Index 95 bout

1 Contents 4 Introduction 4 Design Inspiration 5 Flower Research 6 Flower Basics 7 General Directions 7 Stems 8 Leaves 9 Buds 9 Stamens 10 Individual Petals 11 Joined Petals 12 YoYo Flowers 13 Bell Flowers 14 Embroidered Flowers 14 Berries 15 Embroidery 17 Wildflowers worked with Individually-placed Petals 47 Wildflowers worked with Joined Petals 54 Wildflowers worked with Yoyo Flowers 58 Wildflowers worked with Embroidery 68 In a Category by Itself 71 Bellflowers 82 Berries 92 Nature s Treasure 94 Wildflower Index 95 bout the uthor Out of the Strong Came Forth Sweetness, 86" x 76", made by the author

the stitches than to see loose threads breaking out.

General Directions likely to be able to see the sepals.

These sepals were worked in a lazy daisy stitch using two strands of embroidery floss.

Then you can turn under the seam allowance in one operation.

These are shown on page 6. Sometimes the leaves are so small or so slender that they must be embroidered.

2 the stitches than to see loose threads breaking out. While the simple leaf is the easiest, visual interest and a more natural look can be achieved by adding a turned leaf as shown. General Directions likely to be able to see the sepals. The sepals may be appliquéd, as shown on the dog rose on page 6, but sometimes the buds are so small that the sepals must be worked with embroidery as shown here. These sepals were worked in a lazy daisy stitch using two strands of embroidery floss. The join in a turned leaf is made more easily and tidily by first stitching the two pieces together at (see below) while keeping the leaf free from the background fabric. Then you can turn under the seam allowance in one operation. Stamens Most flowers have lots of stamens which consist of a filament or stalk and an anther that carries the pollen that will be transferred to the ovary to fertilize the seeds. These are shown on page 6. Sometimes the leaves are so small or so slender that they must be embroidered. Then I will use the lazy daisy stitch, either working many tiny lazy daisies or making one into an elongated stitch for the very slender acicular leaves. The lazy daisy stitch is described on page 15. Rather than working a straight stitch and then a French knot at the end, the stamens are more easily worked in one operation with a modified French knot as shown on page 16. Buds It is important to include a few buds in a wildflower picture and it is on the buds that we are most Sometimes a flower whose petals have been shed retains remnants of the stamens, and these appear fluffy. To portray this effect, cut the fabric exactly on the straight grain so that the ends can be frayed. ppliqué the piece along the sides of the bud but Zena Thorpe Beautiful Wildflower ppliqué 9

3 Embroidery I cannot overstate the importance of the added touch that embroidery gives to your work. Many people use ink for the added definition lines and I will not give you any argument against inking, but this is the one (and only) area in which I am a purist. For my own work, if it s needlework, then it must be LL needlework. Stem Stitch The stem stitch is really a simple backstitch but it is worked left to right (if you re right-handed), instead of right to left, thereby creating overlapping stitches. I usually create a flower stem with the stem stitch with two strands of floss using small stitches. If the stem needs to be a little thicker, then I work another line of stem stitch alongside the first. I believe that two lines using two strands of floss looks neater than one line using four strands. n open lazy daisy stitch can be used to make tiny sepals or thorns on a rose stem: Step1 Using two strands of embroidery floss, bring the needle up at close to the stem. Insert the needle at B and come up at C, passing the needle over the loop of thread. Step 1 B Those wispy tendrils that add so much to the picture can be worked in stem stitch using single-strand embroidery floss, but keep those stitches small! C Step 2 Insert the needle again at D a short distance from the loop to make a sharp point. You can then work another lazy daisy stitch inside the thorn to fill in the space. Step 2 B Lazy Daisy Stitch This stitch may be worked in a ring to make flower petals. Bring the thread up at the base of the petal, hold the loop with the thumb, and anchor it with a small stitch. C D Zena Thorpe Beautiful Wildflower ppliqué 15

4 Dog Rose member of one of the largest plant families in Europe, the dog rose has masses of stamens. 24 Beautiful Wildflower ppliqué Zena Thorpe

5 Wildflowers Worked with Joined Petals Pin the flowers in place and needle-turn the outer edges. few tiny stitches in floss will trap down the messy middle and finish off the flower The leaves numbered 1 through 6 need to be placed first in the suggested numerical order. Leaves numbered 7 and 8 are applied after the stems have been worked. For the flowers you will cut 5 petals allowing ⅛" turning all around. Make a joined petal ring as shown on page 12. Primrose Petal Pattern Zena Thorpe Beautiful Wildflower ppliqué 51

6 Dandelion Pity the poor dandelion, considered more of a pest than a flower! But what garden would be complete without a weed or two, and we might as well learn to live with them since they re here to stay. The dandelion clock is so named by children because one can supposedly tell the time of day by the number of blows it takes to detach all of the parachute seeds. But don t set your watch by it! Zena Thorpe Beautiful Wildflower ppliqué 69

7 Wildflower Index ngelica 62 Bell Heather 72 Bilberry 86 Bluebell 74 Bog sphodel 18 Chickweed Wintergreen 20 Clover 64 Common Poppy 22 Cranberry 88 Curled Leaf Dock 44 Daffodil 76 Dandelion 69 Dog Rose 24 Forget-Me-Not 48 Foxglove 66 Hepatica 26 Lily of the Valley 78 Lincoln Bell 80 Meadow Buttercup 28 Meadow Cranesbill 30 Milkwort 32 Monkey Flower 34 Mountain Pansy 36 Oxeye Daisy 38 Primrose 50 Sundew 52 Wild rum 59 Wild Blackberry 83 Wild Strawberry 90 Wild Thyme 55 Wood nemone 40 Yellow Iris Beautiful Wildflower ppliqué Zena Thorpe

Farmhouse Threads and Friends

Farmhouse Threads and Friends Garden Mystery Quilt Finishing Instructions Supply List 1 completed designer blocks, cut to 9-1/ square 1/3 yard beige print fabric for top block /3 yard green print fabric