FSL 3D Aster Flower Embroidery Project

The four Color Sequence Charts for the Aster flower are shown above and differ in size from the first one to the last. Because they are a one-color flower, they are easy to create.

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1. Sew each of the four sections using water soluble stabilizer in a 4 x 4 inch hoop.
2. Remove from hoop and trim excess stabilizer-leaving 1⁄4 inch around the outside.
3. Hold design sections under running water until stabilizer falls away.
4. Blot with paper towel.
5. While flower sections are still wet, insert the flower center piece (stamen section from a purchased silk flower) through the center (smallest set of petals) of the flower.
6. Continue adding the other three sections-smallest to largest-to the center of the flower.
7. Add the calyx on to the center post so it fits snuggly. If it does not fit well, use a bit of hot glue to secure it in
place.
8. Insert the stem (from purchased silk flower) into the bottom of the stamen section.
9. Arrange petals as desired and let dry. Hanging them upside down to dry helps to keep their shape.
10. Depending on the stem, you may want to use floral tape to wrap it. Your Aster flower is complete.

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