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RE: how do I sew this? (felt applique question) - 6/13/2008 11:06:28 PM
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lindakaye
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I think if you fill the circle for the eyes with french knots it should do. I would try it on a scrape piece first. You could also cut out a small circle of felt and stitch it on.
Also a satin stitch would work. You can go on ask.com to see how to do a stain stitch.
Good luck,
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RE: how do I sew this? (felt applique question) - 6/14/2008 8:45:17 AM
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29redballoons
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And, if all else fails...use the beads. That is a very intricate project for someone who isn't crafty...were we feeling brave? I can't wait to see it when you are done...please share as you go along. I am sure it is going to be beautiful.
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RE: how do I sew this? (felt applique question) - 6/14/2008 9:14:48 AM
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manda59
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You could use a thicker thread (wool?) for the eyes, that would make the knots bigger.
From here:
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The weight of the thread will determine the size of the finished stitch.
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RE: how do I sew this? (felt applique question) - 6/14/2008 8:18:55 PM
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Amy
How old are the children?
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I can't figure out how to sew the next part based on the pattern. I'm supposed to be making eyes for a snowman. The snowman's smile was made out of French knots and the directions seem to say that the eyes should be made the same way, but in the picture, they're a whole lot bigger than the dots that make up the smile. (I'll put pictures at the end so this makes sense) I tried using more than one strand of string to make bigger French knots, but it didn't look right. I also have a couple of small black beads that I could use, but I'm not sure if that would end up looking funny. Ideas? Suggestions? Thanks! 
That's the last time I'll underestimate my mom's abilities (the craft-y ones that I apparently did not inherit). 
