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Owl Key Fob

by Coats & Clark |

Item # 17017260P5
Beginner Varies

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • 1 Each ANCHOR Stitchable Felt™ Sheets (red & black)
  • Cotton embroidery floss (dark blue, light blue, goldenrod, black, white)
  • Large-eye tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Scallop decorative scissors
  • Key ring
  • Small amount red or black batting (for stuffing)
  • ANCHOR Stitchable Felt™ Sheets - 9"x 12" sheets with 7 holes/inch (available in 8 colors)

DIRECTIONS:


    Diagram 1
  1. Follow the cross-stitch chart using 6 strands of Anchor Embroidery Floss to create the owl on the red felt.

    2. Diagram 2
  2. Cut red square of stitchable felt with scallop scissors leaving an unstitched border around the owl. Cut black felt about a quarter inch larger all around.

    3. Diagram 3
  3. Cut black strip of stitchable felt with pinking shears 7/8"x 3 1/2".

    4. Diagram 4
  4. Loop the black strip of felt through the key ring and sew to the top edge of the black square of felt.

    5. Diagram 5
  5. Layer the red square on top of the black square. Sew cross stitches with black floss through both layers on 3 sides of the square to hold them together. Push a small amount of batting between the layers.

    6. Diagram 6
  6. Sew cross stitches through all the layers on the last side of the square to complete.

Stitching on stitchable felt


Cross-Stitch
  • Each crossed stitch is placed over a square of the perforated felt following chart. To print the chart, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above).
  • Bring needle out at A, reinsert at B, out at C and in at D. Repeat for as many stitches as needed. To work the crossing stitch in the other direction, bring needle out at E and reinsert at B and repeat for all stitches.
    • BackStitch
  • Follow the chart for the direction of the backstitch, bringing needle up at one end of the square and down at other side of square. For continuous row of backstitches, bring needle out at A, insert needle at B and out again at C. Continue working from right to left.

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