Adams Amy - Stitch Zakka

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Initially embroidery was used to embellish items for high society. Young girls from wealthy families learned to embroider. By the late 1700s the popularity of embroidery had spread to the general population. Today embroidery is widely used to decorate a variety of items, including clothing, small personal items, table linens, and quilts. Lecien was established in Japan in 1933 as an importer of French laces. In 1950 Lecien began to manufacture COSMO embroidery floss for the Japanese market.

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Bird Family

An intimate group of feathered softies is a simple project, and ideal for either a first-time crafter or a more experienced sewer.

With a small amount of fabric, felt, and thread, and a handful of embroidery stitches, this little family of birds will spring to life. I used patterned fabric from Leciens Centenary collection by Yoko Saito; micro mini round buttons from Dress It Up; and lightweight paper or tracing paper for drawing the templates.by Amy Adams of Lucykate CraftsFinished sizes: adult bird, 4 3; baby bird, 3 3; egg, 1 2

Materials and Supplies

ADULT BIRD

5 12 piece of felted wool (or any fabric of your choice) for body 4 8 piece of craft felt for eyes, beak, chest, and wings 4 5 piece of print fabric for wings 4 small buttons for eyes and to attach wings Embroidery floss: Dark (COSMO #364) Light (COSMO #714) Stuffing Small pebble to weight bird

BABY BIRD

4 8 piece of felted wool (or any fabric of your choice) for body 4 6 piece of craft felt for eyes, beak, chest, and wings 2 5 piece of print fabric for wings 4 small buttons for eyes and to attach wings Embroidery floss: Dark (COSMO #364) Light (COSMO #714) Stuffing Small pebble to weight bird

EGG

3 6 piece of craft felt for egg 1 1 square of craft felt for decoration 1 small button for decoration Embroidery floss: Dark (COSMO #364) Light (COSMO #714) Stuffing Embroidery Stitches