Measure and cut the two rectangles, A and B,
out of felt or wool felt. Cut one piece of ribbon or
fabric for the top layer, C.
Place layer C on top of layer B
1
⁄
4
inch (.6 cm)
from the left edge, and pin in place. Zigzag stitch
over the edge of layer C down the length of the
strip, and backstitch at each end to secure.
Fold the edge of layer C under at the top and
bottom so it is under layer B. Place layer B on top
of layer A; center them so the exposed edges are
even. Pin to secure.
Straight stitch on all four sides of layer B. Back-
stitch at the beginning and end of each row of
stitches. Your stitching lines will crisscross at the
corners.
1
2
3 4
Be sure to keep C tucked
under B when straight
stitching!
A– 2½×8 inches
(6.25×20.25 cm)
45Chapter 3: Stitching Basics
B– 2×7½ inches
(5×19 cm)
C– ½×8½ inches
(1.25×21.5 cm)
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