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Balance• WENCHE WOLFF HATLING •

It’s all about fi nding balance in your life; balance between time for others and time for yourself. Sometimes I feel like my vintage toy where I’m trying to fi t all of my life into a tiny spot. It’s time to breathe—and let your feet fi nd safe ground. ~Wenche

What You’ll Need1 light print square, 7" × 7"

for background1 gray print square, 6" × 6",

for elephantScraps of red and navy prints for

platformEmbroidery fl oss: blue, blackTemplate plastic or freezer paper

AppliquéThe appliqué patterns are on pattern sheet 3. The instructions are written for hand appliqué. Reverse the patterns for fusible appliqué.

1. Make templates from plastic or freezer paper using the patterns.

2. Prepare the appliqué pieces by tracing around the templates onto the right side of the chosen fabrics. Cut out, adding a ¼" seam allowance all around.

3. Referring to the photo, position the pieces in the center of the light print square and pin or baste in place. Stitch by hand using a blind stitch.

4. Embroider the eye using two strands of black embroidery fl oss and French knot. Embroider the head and ear using two strands of blue embroidery fl oss and backstitches. Embroider the tail using two strands of blue embroidery fl oss and two rows of backstitches. See “Embroidery Stitches” on page 138 for stitching details.

5. Press the block on the wrong side and trim it to 6½" square, keeping the design centered.

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The Splendid Sampler 2 • copyrighted material

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Backstitch

Satinstitch

Patterns do not include seam allowances.

ElephantCut 1.

PlatformCut 1

of each.