Standing full upright with both stubby wings flung wide, one orange claw lifted mid-step, the whole pose reads like this bird just got startled by something very small. Eyes are massive, taking up almost half the head, each one a big white satin circle with a dark pupil dot dead centre and a thin black satin ring outlining it. Beak is a chunky orange wedge with an open-mouth look and thats what seals the panicked energy.
Body feathers are beige and warm tan filled with directional satin so individual feather shapes show when you look close. Head and neck have looser fringe fill threads sticking out at odd angles, like the bird forgot to sort itself out. Nine colours total and most of em are tonal variations of that beige-tan-brown family. Youve also got white for the eyes, orange for the beak and feet, and a dark outline thread tying the cartoon silhouette together.
Density is 833 stitches per square inch and the big 5.05 by 7.49 inch size tops out at 31,515 stitches, so it stitches at a moderate pace. Smallest size is 2.36 by 3.5 inches. Pop a midweight cutaway on woven cotton or canvas. Pick white, yellow, light blue or orange fabric, the warm tan colouring sings against those backgrounds. Skip dark grey or brown backgrounds, the body feathers go flat against similar tones.
People spot it on a bag or a shirt and just stop. The face does all the work. A customer last week said her kid saw it on a tote she was making and demanded one on the school bag by Monday. Its the kind of thing that works at any age as long as the person wearing it doesnt take themselves too seriously.
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.
- Kids school bag or backpack patchStitch the 3-inch on a canvas kids backpack front pocket as a school year personalisation that holds up through daily wear
- Funny gift tote for a bird loverEmbroider the 4-inch on a tote bag, fill it with bird chocolates or socks as a funny gift for a bird-obsessed friend
- Childrens clothing chest pocketPlace the small size on a childs shirt chest pocket, the big round eyes stay bold even at the 2.36 inch minimum
- Novelty apron or kitchen towelStitch the 5-inch on a white linen apron bib for someone who cooks and collects funny things for their kitchen
- Wildlife educator kids teeUse the medium size on a cotton tee for a wildlife educator who works with kids at a nature centre or school programme
- Comedy gift wrap pouchEmbroider on a small drawstring pouch as comedy gift wrap, the face on the pouch is half the joke before its even opened
- Zoo or nature centre souvenir productStitch the 4-inch on a canvas bag to sell as a souvenir at a zoo gift shop or a safari park visitor centre
- Hoop art for a playroom wallMount the 4-inch in a 6-inch wooden hoop and hang it in a childs bedroom or nursery for instant wall art
Dimensions
9 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.36 × 3.50 in | 12,914 |
| 2.69 × 4.00 in | 14,987 |
| 3.03 × 4.50 in | 17,133 |
| 3.37 × 5.00 in | 19,225 |
| 3.71 × 5.50 in | 21,380 |
| 4.04 × 6.00 in | 23,869 |
| 4.38 × 6.49 in | 26,375 |
| 4.71 × 7.00 in | 28,907 |
| 5.05 × 7.49 in | 31,515 |
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.
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