Felt apple

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They're done! I've been working on this set of brooches for a customer and finished the last one this morning. They're made of felted wool from sweaters, bits of leather, and backed with felted wool from an army blanket. They're each about 2.5" across, making them almost life-size. I've really enjoyed working with these colors and could see making a mobile or something else with them. Maybe decorate some of my kids' t's with them or something.

Gather the following Supplies: Red, green and brown felt Fiberfill Scissors Needle and thread {green, red and brown} Sewing machine Glue Using the pattern below {copy and paste it into word to enlarge, the apple body is approximately 3 1/2 inches long}. Cut the apple pieces out of felt. Starting with two of the four pieces, begin sewing one side together starting a 1/4 of an inch down from the top. Continue until all 4 of your pieces have been sewn together. When all 4 sides are sewn…

These felt apples look so tasty you’ll be wanting to make an apple a day! Designed to be used as a pincushion, they are a gift that is easy to make.

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