Pocketful of sunshine
If you had a pocket, had a pocketful of sunshine, we think it might look a little like our pal, Sunny! Our Felt Sunflower Buddy brings one of the world’s happiest flowers to life as a sweet, hand-stitched friend. Her smiling face, leafy arms, and sweet sunflower-embroidered dress make her an adorable addition to your felt animal stuffie collection and a sure-fire way to brighten up your day.
Project Includes
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- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
- Detail Scissors
- Embroidery Needle
- Straight Pins
- Stuffing Tool or Chopstick
Materials
- Lia Griffith’s Wool Blend Felt (1 sheet ea.) — Camel, Sunshine, Eucalyptus, and Fern
- Embroidery Floss — DMC Tan (436), Topaz (725), Fern Green (522), Very Light Avocado Green (471), Very Dark Straw (3852), and Dark Beige Brown (839)
- Polyester Fiber Fill — Lia Griffith Stuffie Puff
- 5mm Craft Eyes
- Blick Studio Brush Markers Peach Blush (079)
- Dritz Disappearing Ink
- Tacky Glue
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Because our Felt Sunflower Buddy is an intermediate project, some experience with 3D felt construction will be helpful. Before you frame her sweet face with individually stitched petals, you’ll first build Sunny’s dimensional head and body. Then, using simple embroidery, you’ll add some of our favorite details, like her cute little sunflower pocket and soft leafy arms. Finally, a touch of peach art marker gives her those perfectly rosy cheeks.
And while, yes, there are quite a few small pieces to assemble, don’t worry. A little tacky glue can make that process a whole lot easier. As you work, use just enough to hold your felt pieces in position before stitching them permanently into place. This is especially helpful around the petals, where careful placement creates that iconic sunflower shape around Sunny's face.
Although sunflowers are famous for their sunny yellow color, real varieties range from pale and buttery, deep gold, orange, and even rich burgundy. So, while we dressed our Felt Sunflower Buddy in classic yellow and green, there's plenty of room to make her all your own. Try a warmer autumn palette, change the color of her dress, or give her cheeks and embroidered details your unique personal touch.
Once you've finished stitching, share your Felt Sunflower Buddy with us in our crafters' community or on social using #MadeWithLia. And if you’re already thinking about the autumn days ahead, pair your new pal with our Felt Pumpkin Head Buddies to carry your décor from the final sunny days of summer straight into fall.
FAQs
What stitches are used?
This project includes blanket stitch, whip stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, detached chain stitch, ladder stitch, double-running stitch
What skill level is this Felt Sunflower Buddy?
This is an intermediate felt-sewing project. Familiarity with basic hand stitching and 3D felt construction will make assembling the head and body easier.
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