Folk Embroidered Felt Birds: 20 modern folk art designs to make & embellish

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Then grab the color of felt you want to make it. We used white, but gray, beige or any light color would look great. We also used green for the olive branch. Step 1: Cut out the Pattern Pieces Step 4: Place both body shapes wrong sides together and sew blanket stitch all the way round, leaving around 3cm for stuffing. Don’t forget to sew in a loop of ribbon for hanging as you go! Craft felt with one main color for the bird and another for the wing or, alternatively, use fabric for the wing

Then add a little detail stitching on the tail to create a decorative pattern similar to the wing. Step 7: Draw a floral or vine decorative pattern on on of the bird wings, and draw an eye onto one of the bird bases. The square format of this beautiful book makes it feel different and inside it is filled with the enthusiasm of the author for her felt birds. And if you like this project, why not have a look at our other needle felting posts, including needle felting projects for beginners, our felted cherry keyring tutorial and we love this needle felted teacup pin cushion (also by Gretel!). And theyre delightful! If you love birds (I love birds) and you like the look of folk embroidery, and you like working with felt to make three dimensional objects, then you need to add this book to your library.

How to Make a Felt Bird Ornament Tutorial With Free Printable Pattern

Step 5: Lightly stuff the bird using the blunt end of a pencil to push stuffing into the head and tail.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit. Stay in the know on our latest crafts, special offers and freebies by joining our mailing list. And of course, theres a selection of embroidery stitch instructions with step-by-step photos as well. Once this has all be laid out for you, there follows 20 easy to make colourful birds which are so pleasing to the eye! I particularly like the use of sequins on the pigeon to add texture and shimmer. Start to fill up the design gradually with your chosen stuffing. With this design, I like to start with the tail area and push a small amount of fiber fill in this area.If you want a book to help you sew felt into beautiful birds... look no further!! The clear photographs and instructions are just so easy to follow. This book would be a lovely present and you could give the person a few felt squares, some thread and let them start creating right away!! Love it!! Gretel Parker has designed these gorgeous colourful felted bird brooches, and we think they have serious gift appeal! They are the perfect way to inject a touch of fun into your spring accessories. Needle felting is a great project for profit, and stunning designs like these needle felted birds can command a considerable markup, as well as only using a small amount of roving wool. To make the beak, fold the red felt into a triangle by inverting the top 2 corners in then fold it into half. Although we have plenty of printable felt flower patterns in our Etsy shop as well as some woodland themed animal patterns, ocean inspired patterns and even felt sloth patterns, these are the latest printable patterns to be added to the shop. If you're a beginner at sewing plushies, you'll find it easier to cut the wing from felt which does not fray. Choose a different color for the wing or at least a lighter or darker shade so that it stands out well.

Most of the time, I can gently push pieces of stuffing in with my fingers. To help fill out narrow sections such as the tail and beak, you may find it helpful to use some blunt ended tweezers or an embossing stylus with a round ball head. If you use tools to help, just push gently so you don't ruin any stitching. The projects in the book are all darling! And the instructions are excellent and very accessible. If you enjoy making things and you like birds, folk art, and felt, this book would be right up your alley! Im pretty sure it will put a smile on your face!Once the wing is in place, you can position the button eye and sew that on as well. Other alternative options for the eye can include a bead, some stitching or a circle of felt. The main beginner issue is not adding in enough stuffing. You nearly always need more than you think. Just add in small sections at a time. Don't get impatient and try to stuff in a huge amount in one go because it won't look good.