All Broken Up

Adorn your scissors with this spooky-cute fob from Italian designer, Teresa Murgida. Stitched in a quintet of DMC flosses atop Wichelt linen, the design is a quick stitch and can be finished into a fob before the first goblin knocks on your door.

Skill Level: Intermediate Materials

• 8" x 9" piece 32- count natural brown

linen from Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans®

USA six-strand embroidery floss* • Size 26 tapestry needle Stitch Count: 32H x 48W Design Size: 2" x 3"

Instructions:

Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Work backstitch using two strands of floss.

Finishing Materials & Instructions

• 4½" x 6" coordinating backing fabric • 4½" x 6" fusible fleece • Polyester fiberfill • 1/8"-inch coordinating ribbon • Sewing needle and thread • Fabric marker

Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible. Attach fusible fleece to reverse side of stitched piece following manufacturer’s instructions.

Lay stitched piece facedown. Measure and mark a line 1/2"–1" from stitching on all sides, staying on grain line of fabric when possible. Lay stitched piece on backing fabric with right sides facing; pin layers together.

Sew around design along drawn line, leaving an opening at bottom for turning. Trim both layers to 1/4" seam allowance; trim corners to 1/8" seam allowance. Turn right side out; fill with polyester fiberfill and sew opening closed.

Referring to photo, attach ribbon around opposite corners; tie in a bow and trim ends. Tack ribbon in place with matching thread or floss.