Partridge in a Pear Ornament measure 10cm x 7.5cm wide (4” x 3”) excluding the tassel and hanging loop.
*INTERMEDIATE, an ideal project if you are familiar with the basics of raised embroidery and are looking for a small project that provides a little bit of a challenge.
A plump little partridge rests happily on the branch of a pear tree on this pear shaped little ornament.
The body of the partridge is embroidered as a separate piece, or slip, before being stitched in place over layers of felt padding. The slightly raised wing is created as a piece of needle-lace, then stitched in place over the top. The plump pear, ripe for the picking is also padded with felt and a simple wired leaf creates the final touch on this small piece of raised embroidery.
The detailed, fully illustrated instruction will help guide you step by step through the project however, you might find it helpful to have your stitch directory at hand.
IN THIS KIT YOU WILL FIND everything you need to complete the project
* Ice blue silk dupion
* Quilter’s muslin for backing
* 2 pieces of cotton homespun
* 13 stranded silks
* Metallic thread
* 2 skeins of cotton
* 5 needles
* Glass beads Wool felt
* Wadding
* Beading wire
* Card templates
* Appliqué paper & plastic film
YOU WILL ALSO NEED
10cm (4”) embroidery hoop, inner ring bound
15cm (6”) embroidery hoop, inner ring bound
Light coloured sewing thread
Small pliers or old scissors for cutting wire
Baking (or tracing) paper
Dressmaker’s carbon paper
Stylus or empty ball point pen
Sharp HB lead pencil
We associate a Partridge in a Pear Tree with the festive season, but this little pear shaped ornament is pretty enough to leave hanging around all year.