Felt is also the perfect base for embroidery as it is so easy to work with and does not fray. 'If you are completely new to embroidery, I would suggest you practise on a scrap of felt first. I believe you will be amazed at what you can achieve with a little patience. Do not worry about irregularities in your stitching; this is what gives the fi nished item its charm and handmade look. Hand stitching and creating beautiful things is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic ways you can spend your time, so get comfortable, take your time and enjoy the process, one stitch at a time. Happy stitching!' - Corrine Full step-by-step images are included for a whole host of embroidery stitches, including: Seed stitch This is a really fun stitch, which is great for filling spaces and adding texture. Make all the stitches the same length for consistency. French Knots This is one of my favourite little stitches for making eyes for many of my animals. It is perfect for the birds in this book. Lazy daisy stitch This beautiful little stitch looks like a petal, which is how it got its name, but it also makes the perfect feather for our little birds. Star stitch This is really just a series of long straight stitches all crossing in the middle to look like a star. To keep it symmetrical, I like to make a + shape and then add another one slightly tilted. It's time to create your birds, here are a few to add to your flock Puffins are undeniably cute and full of character, which explains why they have been dubbed the clowns of the sea. I find them very endearing and, to me, they represent wildlife by the Atlantic at its best. I really enjoyed making this little puffin, so I hope you will too. It's time to create your birds, here are a few to add to your flock Without a doubt one of the loveliest and most majestic of birds, the peacock is a symbol of pride and beauty. I wanted to keep a folky, naïve look to mine but I knew I wanted him to have a gorgeous open tail in full display. I even gave him a little sparkle with a few sequins, but feel free to add more. It's time to create your birds, here are a few to add to your flock Flamingos are stunning birds and I have always been fascinated by their distinctive colours, which can be affected by their diet. They have become very trendy, but I think their appeal is timeless. It is worth trying your best to seek out the perfect colour of pink for your own flamingo. It's time to create your birds, here are a few to add to your flock Toucans are very popular birds who are instantly recognizable because of their huge colourful beaks. This one was a lot of fun to make and will add a touch of colour anywhere you decide to hang it. Puffin Peacock Flamingo Toucan
✔ Author(s): Corinne Lapierre
✔ Title: Folk Embroidered Felt Birds: 20 Modern Folk Art Designs to Make & Embellish
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (533 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1782216987
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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