This blue bird is kinda sitting there like it owns the place, settled right down into the woven twig nest with that perfectly round shape. The bird is facing forward so ya see the full chest and the small beak. Seven colours altogether and the density on this one is high at 1,226 so the fills are actually packed in and the finished piece looks dense and rich on fabric.
The nest section is the technically interesting bit. Its done in tatami fill with directional changes to suggest the actual twig-weave structure, which is way harder to digitise than a flat satin fill. The bird feathers use directional stitching that follows the natural body shape so the blue sections look like actual feathers not just a coloured patch.
Five sizes from 3.5 inches wide pushing to 7.51 inches, stitch count goes from about 25,000 up to nearly 58,000 on the largest. A customer told me last spring she stitched the 5-in feature on a sand linen cushion for her sister who keeps birds and it looked like a proper nature illustration. Use a good cutaway stabiliser for any size over 4 inches, the density needs the support underneath.
Best on white, cream or sage cotton, linen, or canvas. Skip knit or stretchy fabrics because the tight stitch density will cause puckering. Pre-wash your fabric and iron flat before hooping. Use topping on anything with a slight texture so the fine feather stitching comes through cleanly.
Reach out if the thread colour order looks off or the file wont open, Ill sort it out for you.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Spring nursery wall art hoopsHooped in a 6 inch ring and hung on the wall this becomes a sweet spring nursery detail that feels handmade and personal.
- Nature themed cushion coverson a sand linen cushion the birds blue tones pop against the natural fabric colour for a clean natural decor look.
- Bird watcher gift tote bagsOn a canvas tote this is the kind of gift a birdwatcher or nature enthusiast will actually use every day.
- Spring table runner accentsA smaller version as a repeat motif on a linen table runner makes a really nice spring dining table accent.
- Kids room decorative pillowsOn a plain white pillow in a childs room the nest scene is friendly and cheerful without being cartoon-loud.
- Garden themed canvas bagsStitched on a cotton canvas garden bag this reads beautifully for allotment or plant market shoppers.
- Wildlife themed framed piecesA large 7 inch version hooped and framed in a simple frame makes a seriously nice piece of wildlife wall art.
- Baby shower gift linensOn a muslin swaddle blanket or burp cloth the soft blue bird works perfectly as a baby shower or newborn gift.
Dimensions
5 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.50 × 2.94 in | 24,907 |
| 4.50 × 3.78 in | 32,311 |
| 5.51 × 4.62 in | 40,368 |
| 6.51 × 5.45 in | 48,847 |
| 7.51 × 6.29 in | 57,913 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
Reviews
No reviews yet for this design. Be the first to share your make once you have stitched it. Tag us on Instagram and we will feature your work.
You may also like
Other designs from this collection you might love
Blue Flower Fairy Embroidery Design, Instant Do...
Cherry Blossom Branch Embroidery Design, Spring...
Frog Love Embroidery Design, Cute Valentine Fro...
Your Opinion Is Not Part of the Recipe Embroide...
Fustergluck Kitchen Rooster Embroidery Design, ...
Spring Floral Gnome Embroidery Design, Machine ...
Bee Farm Raw Honey Embroidery Design, Machine E...
Coastal Lighthouse Embroidery Design, Machine E...
Red Tulip Embroidery Design, Machine Embroidery...
Raven on Tree Embroidery Design, Machine Embroi...
Celestial Alpaca Embroidery Design, Machine Emb...
Dog High Five Embroidery Design, Machine Embroi...
Browse by category
Pick a theme, find the perfect design for your next project
About the artist
Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
Every design on Re Embroidery is hand-digitized by one person. Each file gets sketched, color-matched, and stitch-tested on real fabric before it earns a place in the shop. No team. No auto-conversion from images. Just slow, deliberate work, sometimes three or four days per design.
That's the joy I work for.
The hard part is finding my designs re-uploaded and resold elsewhere. So when you buy from Re Embroidery, you're paying one real person for the file you're about to download. That matters.
