Volume 1 Number 1 
Winter 2004 

Page 8  

• Main Fabric: Velvet or plain broadcloth if you plan to embroider. Otherwise, choose a nice print in muslin (calico) or broadcloth.
• Scrap piece muslin or broadcloth as lining
• Emery
• Matching sewing thread
• Matching Size 40 or upholstery thread
• Size 8 or 10 sharp and size 8 or 10 straw
• Tiny amount of foam, fiberfill or cotton batting
• Fine twisted cord (purchased or make it yourself)
• Craft or wool felt for non-embroidered emery

Cut main and lining fabric from pattern. Place lining on wrong side of fabric.

With right sides of main fabric facing, sew up side and across bottom using 1/8-inch (3mm) seam allowance. Trim excess fabric at corner. Turn.

Fold under top edge 1/8 inch (3mm).

With the heavier thread, make a row of small running stitches through the fold at top of cone.

Fill with powdered emery. Place small piece of foam (fiberfill or batting) at top.

Pull gathering stitches until edges of fabric meet.

To make twisted cord, use 2 strands of no. 8 pearl cotton or 3 strands of floss, for a finished length of approximately 5 inches (12.5 cm).

Loop the cord. At center of top, placing excess ends inside gathered edge, leave a 3-inch (7.5 cm) loop free.

Sew loop securely as you sew around the gathered stitches to close off the top. You needn't be fancy at this stage.

If you are embroidering bullion flowers and buds, use the straw needle. Start the thread (do not knot) toward the bottom of of the cone and come up toward the top. Make sure the end is pulled inside, then make a backstitch or two at the center of where you wish to begin the flower, bud, leaf or bead.

	(Top View) Place bullion roses as shown in pink. Scatter lazy daisy leaves, beads, 3 bullion buds and stems in between the roses. Make the embroidery as close to the top as possible to hide the closure, and "drip" down the side slightly.
	Alternatively, using the pattern at left, cut a piece of matching felt. Make a slit to pull through the loop, then sew down (or glue). Watch for a scissor case coming in the Spring Issue.