Doll House Petit Point Pillow #2

You will need:

    1 Skein #938 DMC embroidery floss

    1 Skein #436 DMC embroidery floss

    1 Skein #437 DMC embroidery floss

    1 Skein #438 DMC embroidery floss

    1 Skein #921 DMC embroidery floss

    3 1/2" X 3 1/2" Silk canvas (40/1)

    Stretcher bars if not already mounted

    1 Cotton ball

    2 1/2" X 2 1/2" White fabric (Lining weight is best)

    Matching sewing thread

    #24 Tapestry needle

    Thumbtacks



1.  If needed, bind and mount canvas in stretcher bars with thumbtacks.

2.  Following the graph, stitch the bargello with 2 strands embroidery floss.

3.  Carefully, cut out the pillow top with 1/2' bare canvas on all sides for seam allowance.

4.  Match the fabric and needlepoint with right sides together.

5.  Stitch around 3 sides using back stitches.

6.  Trun the pillow outside out.  Caution should be exercised to insure the needlepoint is not distorted.

7.  Pad the pillow with enough cotton to make a nice size puff.

8.  To close the opening, turn raw edges inside the pillow.  Slip stitchthe opening close.