Sunflower Wall Hanging
Craft
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Sunflower Wall Hanging Approx Finished Size: 27" x 22½"
Nourished by the sun, the golden sunflowers in our summery wall hanging have grown to tower over a white picket fence. Assorted brown buttons make ingenious sunflower seeds. Originally published in the Summer 1992 issue of Celebrations to Cross Stitch and Craft magazine ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
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INSTRUCTIONS
For a 27" x 22½" wall hanging, you will need: ⅔ yd of 44/45"w blue fabric for background ⅞ yd of 44/45"w brown checked fabric for outer border and wall hanging back ½ yd of 44/45"w brown fabric for inner border and flower centers ⅓ yd of 44/45"w gold fabric for petals 5" squares of green (solid or print) fabric for leaves – 12 ⅔ yd of ½" thick polyester batting 23" length of green single fold bias tape for stems 23¼" length of 1"w white grosgrain ribbon for fence rail 1½ yds of 1½"w white grosgrain ribbon for fence pickets paper-backed fusible web disappearing ink fabric marking pen liquid fray preventative tracing paper thread – white, green, brown brown buttons in assorted sizes clear‑drying craft glue Sewing/crafts glue stick five ¾" dia cabone rings 27" length of ½" dia dowel
PREPARING FABRIC PIECES
1. Wash, dry, and press all fabrics and trims. 2. For background, cut one 23¼" x 18½" piece from blue fabric. 3. For stems, cut one 11½" length, one 9½" length, and one 2" length from bias tape. 4. For fence pickets, cut nine 6" lengths from 1½"w ribbon. Matching long edges, fold one ribbon length in half. Use a ¼" seam allowance to sew across one short end of ribbon. Turn ribbon right side out to form a point (Fig. 1); press. Repeat for remaining ribbon lengths.
Fig. 1
7. Backstitching at beginning and end of stitching, topstitch outline and vein of each leaf on drawn lines; trim fabric to ⅛" from stitched outline of leaf. Apply fray preventative to edges of leaves; allow to dry. To form pleat in leaf, match dashed line to dotted line; securely tack pleat. Repeat for remaining leaves. 8. For petals, cut two 21" x 12" pieces of gold fabric. Cut a piece of paper‑backed fusible web slightly smaller than one gold fabric piece. 9. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse web to the wrong side of one gold fabric piece; remove paper backing. Matching edges, fuse wrong sides of gold fabric pieces together. 10. Trace petal pattern, page 3, including markings, onto tracing paper; cut out traced pattern. Use disappearing ink fabric marking pen to draw around petal pattern 28 times on gold fabric. Follow Step 7 to make 28 petals. 11. For flower centers, cut an 18" x 6" piece of brown fabric. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse web to wrong side of fabric. Do not remove paper backing at this time. 12. Trace both flower center patterns, page 3, onto tracing paper; cut out traced patterns. Draw around patterns on paper‑backed side of brown fabric piece for two small flower centers and one large flower center; cut out. 13. For large flower, remove paper backing from large flower center; place web side up on ironing board. Position bases of 10 petals ¼" inside edge of flower center, overlapping petal edges. Covering exposed web with removed paper backing, use tip of iron to fuse petals to back of flower center. Repeat for remaining flowers, using 9 petals for each flower.
SEWING PIECES TO BACKGROUND
5. For leaves, cut 6 pieces of paper‑backed fusible web slightly smaller than green fabric squares. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to fuse web to wrong sides of 6 green fabric squares; remove paper backing. Matching edges, fuse one fabric square with web to wrong side of each remaining green fabric square.
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6. Trace leaf pattern, page 3, including markings, onto tracing paper; cut out traced pattern. Use disappearing ink marking pen to draw around leaf pattern on one side of each green fabric square. Refer to line on pattern to draw vein down center of each leaf.
1. Lay background right side up on a flat work surface. Referring to photo for placement, position stems, fence rail, and fence pickets on background. (Align raw edges of ribbon and bottom edges of left and right stems with raw edges of background; position bottom ¼" of center stem under fence picket.) Pin in place. Draw around each piece with disappearing ink marking pen. Remove all pieces. 2. Use glue stick to glue stems to background. Stitching close to edges, topstitch stems to background. Repeat for fence rail and fence pickets. 3. Referring to photo for placement and beginning on left side with large flower, fuse flower centers to background.
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4. (Note: For machine appliqué set sewing machine for a medium width zigzag stitch and a short stitch length. Set upper thread tension slightly looser than for regular stitching to achieve an even, balanced zigzag stitch. To begin a line of stitching, hold upper thread toward you and sew over it 2‑3 stitches; do not backstitch at end of stitching. Pull thread ends to wrong side when stitching is complete; knot and clip threads.) Appliqué raw edges of flower centers. 5. Referring to photo for placement, securely tack base of each leaf to background.
ASSEMBLING WALL HANGING
(Note: Use a ¼" seam allowance for all seams.) 1. For inner border, cut two 1⅝" x 18½" strips of fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to sides of background. Press seam allowances toward strips. Cut two 24½" x 1⅝" strips of fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to top and bottom of background and attached strips. Press seam allowances toward strips. 2. For outer border, cut two 2¾" x 19¾" strips of fabric.
Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to sides of background and attached strips. Press seam allowances toward strips. Cut two 28" x 2¾" strips of fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to top and bottom of background and attached strips. Press seam allowances toward strips. 3. For backing, cut a piece of fabric same size as wall hanging front. Cut a piece of batting same size as backing fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, place backing fabric on wall hanging front; place batting on backing fabric. Pin layers together. 4. Beginning at bottom edge and leaving an opening for turning, sew layers together. Trim batting seam allowance close to stitching; trim corners diagonally. Turn right side out, carefully pushing corners outward. Whipstitch opening closed. 5. Use clear‑drying craft glue to randomly glue buttons to flower centers. 6. Securely tack cabone rings 1" below top edge on wrong side of wall hanging. Insert dowel through rings.
We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission. LeisureArtsLibrary.com • #800388
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Sunflower Wall Hanging Approx Finished Size: 27" x 22½"
Nourished by the sun, the golden sunflowers in our summery wall hanging have grown to tower over a white picket fence. Assorted brown buttons make ingenious sunflower seeds. Originally published in the Summer 1992 issue of Celebrations to Cross Stitch and Craft magazine ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
Click Here to sign up for the FREE Leisure Arts E-newsletter at www.leisurearts.com to receive free projects, book reviews, handy tips, and more Inspiration!
INSTRUCTIONS
For a 27" x 22½" wall hanging, you will need: ⅔ yd of 44/45"w blue fabric for background ⅞ yd of 44/45"w brown checked fabric for outer border and wall hanging back ½ yd of 44/45"w brown fabric for inner border and flower centers ⅓ yd of 44/45"w gold fabric for petals 5" squares of green (solid or print) fabric for leaves – 12 ⅔ yd of ½" thick polyester batting 23" length of green single fold bias tape for stems 23¼" length of 1"w white grosgrain ribbon for fence rail 1½ yds of 1½"w white grosgrain ribbon for fence pickets paper-backed fusible web disappearing ink fabric marking pen liquid fray preventative tracing paper thread – white, green, brown brown buttons in assorted sizes clear‑drying craft glue Sewing/crafts glue stick five ¾" dia cabone rings 27" length of ½" dia dowel
PREPARING FABRIC PIECES
1. Wash, dry, and press all fabrics and trims. 2. For background, cut one 23¼" x 18½" piece from blue fabric. 3. For stems, cut one 11½" length, one 9½" length, and one 2" length from bias tape. 4. For fence pickets, cut nine 6" lengths from 1½"w ribbon. Matching long edges, fold one ribbon length in half. Use a ¼" seam allowance to sew across one short end of ribbon. Turn ribbon right side out to form a point (Fig. 1); press. Repeat for remaining ribbon lengths.
Fig. 1
7. Backstitching at beginning and end of stitching, topstitch outline and vein of each leaf on drawn lines; trim fabric to ⅛" from stitched outline of leaf. Apply fray preventative to edges of leaves; allow to dry. To form pleat in leaf, match dashed line to dotted line; securely tack pleat. Repeat for remaining leaves. 8. For petals, cut two 21" x 12" pieces of gold fabric. Cut a piece of paper‑backed fusible web slightly smaller than one gold fabric piece. 9. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse web to the wrong side of one gold fabric piece; remove paper backing. Matching edges, fuse wrong sides of gold fabric pieces together. 10. Trace petal pattern, page 3, including markings, onto tracing paper; cut out traced pattern. Use disappearing ink fabric marking pen to draw around petal pattern 28 times on gold fabric. Follow Step 7 to make 28 petals. 11. For flower centers, cut an 18" x 6" piece of brown fabric. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse web to wrong side of fabric. Do not remove paper backing at this time. 12. Trace both flower center patterns, page 3, onto tracing paper; cut out traced patterns. Draw around patterns on paper‑backed side of brown fabric piece for two small flower centers and one large flower center; cut out. 13. For large flower, remove paper backing from large flower center; place web side up on ironing board. Position bases of 10 petals ¼" inside edge of flower center, overlapping petal edges. Covering exposed web with removed paper backing, use tip of iron to fuse petals to back of flower center. Repeat for remaining flowers, using 9 petals for each flower.
SEWING PIECES TO BACKGROUND
5. For leaves, cut 6 pieces of paper‑backed fusible web slightly smaller than green fabric squares. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to fuse web to wrong sides of 6 green fabric squares; remove paper backing. Matching edges, fuse one fabric square with web to wrong side of each remaining green fabric square.
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6. Trace leaf pattern, page 3, including markings, onto tracing paper; cut out traced pattern. Use disappearing ink marking pen to draw around leaf pattern on one side of each green fabric square. Refer to line on pattern to draw vein down center of each leaf.
1. Lay background right side up on a flat work surface. Referring to photo for placement, position stems, fence rail, and fence pickets on background. (Align raw edges of ribbon and bottom edges of left and right stems with raw edges of background; position bottom ¼" of center stem under fence picket.) Pin in place. Draw around each piece with disappearing ink marking pen. Remove all pieces. 2. Use glue stick to glue stems to background. Stitching close to edges, topstitch stems to background. Repeat for fence rail and fence pickets. 3. Referring to photo for placement and beginning on left side with large flower, fuse flower centers to background.
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4. (Note: For machine appliqué set sewing machine for a medium width zigzag stitch and a short stitch length. Set upper thread tension slightly looser than for regular stitching to achieve an even, balanced zigzag stitch. To begin a line of stitching, hold upper thread toward you and sew over it 2‑3 stitches; do not backstitch at end of stitching. Pull thread ends to wrong side when stitching is complete; knot and clip threads.) Appliqué raw edges of flower centers. 5. Referring to photo for placement, securely tack base of each leaf to background.
ASSEMBLING WALL HANGING
(Note: Use a ¼" seam allowance for all seams.) 1. For inner border, cut two 1⅝" x 18½" strips of fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to sides of background. Press seam allowances toward strips. Cut two 24½" x 1⅝" strips of fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to top and bottom of background and attached strips. Press seam allowances toward strips. 2. For outer border, cut two 2¾" x 19¾" strips of fabric.
Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to sides of background and attached strips. Press seam allowances toward strips. Cut two 28" x 2¾" strips of fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, sew strips to top and bottom of background and attached strips. Press seam allowances toward strips. 3. For backing, cut a piece of fabric same size as wall hanging front. Cut a piece of batting same size as backing fabric. Matching right sides and raw edges, place backing fabric on wall hanging front; place batting on backing fabric. Pin layers together. 4. Beginning at bottom edge and leaving an opening for turning, sew layers together. Trim batting seam allowance close to stitching; trim corners diagonally. Turn right side out, carefully pushing corners outward. Whipstitch opening closed. 5. Use clear‑drying craft glue to randomly glue buttons to flower centers. 6. Securely tack cabone rings 1" below top edge on wrong side of wall hanging. Insert dowel through rings.
We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission. LeisureArtsLibrary.com • #800388
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