Australian Homespun

Beautiful BLOOM

MATERIALS

• 10in square of solid white fabric

• 10in square of light fusible stabiliser

• Six squares, 2 1/2in of assorted pink print fabrics

• Six iron-on 3/4in pentagon papers or one sheet of Hugs ’n Kisses appliqué paper or template plastic and stiff paper

• 18 x 13cm (7 x 5in) frame with an opening 15 x 10cm (6 x 4in)

• Stiff acid-free cardboard

• Appliqué needle and crewel #7 embroidery needle; Helen uses Hugs ’n Kisses needles

• Fine (60wt) polyester machine-sewing thread such as Bottomline in a neutral colour

• Glue

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