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Secret Garden Felt Pattern: Broccoli

Posted on Mar 05, 2015

Secret Garden Felt Pattern: Broccoli

The heartfelt smile on this green veggie is sure to make him a favorite. Look for free felt patterns to make other Secret Garden felt characters. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: - Felt in chartreuse, pink, and red - Embroidery thread in coordinating colors - Embroidery needle - Iron-on adhesive - Two 1/4" (5mm) green buttons - 1/2" (15mm) green pom-poms - Scissors - Fabric glue - Permanent marker - Pins - Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Step 1

Enlarge the pattern to 190%. Cut the required pieces from felt, and heat set the cheeks and heart. Embroider the mouth, and use an eyelash stitch for the eyelashes. Stitch 1/4" (5mm) green buttons in place for the eyes.

Step 2

Pin the two broccoli pieces together, and whip stitch around the edges, leaving an opening for stuffing. Stuff the broccoli and stitch the opening closed.

Step 3

For the broccoli top, use fabric glue to attach 1/2" (15mm) green pom-poms as shown.

Step 4

This how-to is excerpted with permission from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574213652/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1574213652&linkCode=as2&tag=craftfocom-20">"Felt from the Heart: How to Hand-Stitch Cute and Cuddly Felt Stuffies"</a> by Ana Araujo, published by Design Originals