Oh, to sing the praises of the apple. Not only are they yummy to eat and a healthy choice for a snack, they are down right cute! My very first research paper back in third grade was on The Apple. What can I say… apples and I go way back! Although not traditionally considered a summer fruit, because of their ability to store and travel well, they can be enjoyed year round. Because of that, and along with the fact that they are traditionally red, I decided to include it with our summer fruit appliques.
As always The Apple Applique was designed to fit on a 6″ x 6″ block but can be enlarged or reduced to meet your need. Enjoy!
The Pattern for the Apple Applique can be found HERE.
The July Appliques can be found HERE.
The tutorial on How to Enlarge and Reduce Patterns can be found HERE.
The tutorial on How to Cut Out Felt can be found HERE.
The Stitching Glossary can be found HERE.
Our Gallery of all our Appliques can be found HERE.
DIRECTIONS – Refer to pattern and photo for applique placements and cutting instructions.
Make a copy of the pattern.
Cut out felt using material list above and pattern. Transfer any embroidery markings.
Using a blanket stitch, sew apple to block using 3 strands of floss.
Using a running stitch, sew leaf to block using 2 strands floss.
Using a running stitch, sew shiny spot to apple using 2 strands floss.
Using a chain stitch, embroider stem using 6 strands floss.
Using a stem stitch, embroider apple detail using 6 strands floss.
