Anchor Stranded Cotton: 1 skein each of 29, 112, 189, 239, 303 and 401. Use 3 strands throughout.

Satin Jacquard fabric (for Ties): 2 pieces, each measuring 27cm x 60 [70, 80] cm

Rowan Patchwork Fabric: 1 piece of Lemon, measuring 30cm x 40cm

Oddments of dupion silk in Green, Fuchsia and Cobalt

1 pack of Vilene Lightweight Iron-on Interfacing

1 pack of Vilene Bondaweb fusible transfer paper

Sylko Sewing thread: 1 spool in toning shade to Main Fabric

Prym crewel needle No. 6.

Prym trick marker or sharp pencil

Centre Panel
Back the Lemon fabric with lightweight iron-on interfacing.

Print off the Motif Template.  Cut out around outer edge and around blue line for inner section.  Using the Trick marker or a sharp pencil position the template centrally on the Lemon fabric and trace around outer and inner edges. Trace another 2 motifs each side, spacing them 1.5 - 2cm evenly apart.

Label them Motif A, B, C D and E, working from right to left.

Apply Bondaweb to the reverse of the dupion silk oddments. Trace around the outline of the inner motif working Motif A and D in Cobalt, B and E in Fuchsia and Motif C in Green. Cut out and apply to Lemon fabric.

Using the Embroidery Diagram and Key to Embroidery shown below for correct colourway for each motif, work the embroidery on the motifs.

Key to Embroidery 

Motif:	A	B	C	D	E
Chain Stitch	112	189	29	112	189
Running Stitch	410	29	239	410	29
Blanket Stitch	239	303	410	239	303
French Knot	29	112	189	29	112
Lazy Daisy Flower	303	410	29	303	410
Lazy Daisy Tip	303	29	410	303	29

On completion of motifs, work random Lazy Daisy Flowers within the gaps between the motifs where desired. You may wish to embellish further with sequins and beads at this point.

Use 0.5cm seam allowances throughout.

Trim embroidered panel to 27cm wide.

With right sides together and raw edges even pin short sides of Ties to short sides of panel. Sew seams using toning sewing thread. Press open on reverse.

With right sides together and raw edges even fold in half lengthways, pin then sew together along long side, leaving a large enough gap for turning.

Move seam to centre back and press open.  Stitch across ends at an angle. Trim seam allowances.

Press seams. Turn to right side and press again taking care not to flatten embroidery.  Sew up opening.