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Festive Folksy Bird Decorations
Festive Folksy Bird Decorations
Festive Folksy Bird Decorations
Festive Folksy Bird Decorations
Festive Folksy Bird Decorations
Festive Folksy Bird Decorations

Festive Folksy Bird Decorations

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About this pattern

Create a whole flock of delightful birds to nest in your Christmas tree or make three to hang as an original window display. They are crafted using luscious wool felt for the main shape and scraps for the wings. Craft a matching gift tag to give to your nearest and dearest.

Essentials

  • Felt, wool: cream, red
  • Ribbon: gingham, red, 22cm for each bird
  • Threads: red; green; cream
  • Card, green, 7.5cm x 15cm; cream, 8cm x 15.5cm
  • Ric rac, red
  • Toy stuffing
  • Glue, acid-free
  • Paper, cartridge
  • Hole punch, single

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    Stitch a bird

    1. Cut two bird pieces from red felt, using the free template provided at www.sewmag.co.uk. Cut two fabric wings from scraps and attach them to the main body using an acid-free glue stick then add two eyes in cream felt.

    2. Take a piece of plain white cartridge paper and lay both sides of the bird on it right sides up, this will help the stitching process and stop the felt from being pulled below the needle. Embroider both the eye and the wing on both pieces, using the image as a guide, then tear the paper away.

    3. Pin the bird pieces with r

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