Embroidery frame with an embroidered dandelion

1   Print the template and tape it to the fabric.

2   Place a piece of papier-mâché under the fabric.

3   Dot the pattern onto the fabric with a sharp pencil. If necessary, twist the pencil a couple of times to create clearer marks.

4   Lift off the template.

5   Draw the pattern using a pencil, and place the fabric in the embroidery frame.

6   Embroider flower stems using contour stitches.

7   Embroider the yellow flower heads with flat stitches.

8   Embroider the head pins of the seedling with lock stitches.

9   Embroider seeds on the stalk using French knots.

10   Embroider seedlings under the yellow petals and flat-stitched leaves. Embroider the leaves from the edge of the leaf to the middle of the leaf from both sides – and draw the leaf in the middle with a pencil if necessary.

11   Embroider the root with flat stitches.

12   Use two pieces of yarn for roots.

13   Pull half of the yarn to the back – attach it – and stick the end back to the front.

14   Tighten the finished embroidery in the frame and adjust the position before cutting, if necessary – be careful not to cut the roots. Cut off excess fabric along the edge of the embroidery frame.