Blue Tailed Whistler embroidery design measures 8cm x 10cm wide (3 1/4” x 4”).
INTERMEDIATE level, this is an ideal project if you are familiar with the basics of raised embroidery and are looking for a bit of a challenge.
A brightly coloured Blue Tailed Whistler is cheerfully perched in a small snow berry tree.
The body of the bird is embroidered as a separate piece, or slip, before being stitched in place over layers of felt padding. The slightly raised wing is also created separately before being attached over the raised body. Needle lace is used to create the tail feathers and wired leaves add a final touch to the tree the bird is sitting in.
The detailed, fully illustrated instructions 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
- Fully illustrated instructions with a step by step guide
- Ice blue silk dupion
- Quilter’s muslin for backing
- Cotton homespun and voile for detached pieces
- Wool felt for padding & Applique paper
- Adhesive plastic film & and firm card for needle lace feathers
- Beading wire
- Glass beads
- 5 needles
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18 stranded silks
YOU WILL ALSO NEED
20cm (8”) hoop, inner ring bound
10cm (4”) hoop, inner ring bound
Light coloured sewing thread
Beeswax
Embroidery scissors
Small pliers or old scissors for cutting wire (don’t ruin your good pair)
Baking (or tracing) paper
Sharp lead pencil or mechanical pencil
Stylus (or empty ball point pen)