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Appliqué Umbrella Whether or not you have a dog, you'll love this umbrella that coordinates with our Designer Doggy Duds. From "Uncommon Threads" episode DUCT-129

The focus switches to humans as Susan Beal shows how to hand-stitch oilcloth cutouts to an umbrella to match your pet's new wardrobe. (This appliqué project looks great with or without a coordinating dog!)

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Materials:

Appliqué Umbrella

remnant of oilcloth in the pattern of your choice
scissors
double-stick tape
umbrella
needle and thread

1. Cut the desired shapes or patterns out of oilcloth, leaving 1/4" of extra material around the edge of the appliqué.

2. Use double-stick tape to place it on the umbrella (figure A). Repeat to add as many appliqués as you like.

3. Using small stitches, hand-sew the appliqué on all around the perimeter (figure B). Knot the thread securely when you reach the end.

Figure A

Figure B

4. Repeat for each appliqué.

GUESTS :

Susan Beal
Website: www.pdxsupercrafty.com