Two ostriches. Thats the whole pitch. But they have this energy where they look like they're absolutely having a conversation about something very important, and people respond to that when they see it. I built this one back in december after a customer wrote me saying she wanted a quirky bird pair for her daughters room, the side-by-side composition clicked immediately. Eight colours and a density of 87, solid but not brutal, across nine sizes from 3.5 reaching 7.5 inches wide. Stitch count climbs to 31,631 at the largest, so its a medium-to-long run on most home machines at full size.
And the neck sections are what you want to watch here. That long pale pink satin column needs a firm underlay pass or the pink satin shifts on textured fabrics. Use a single-run underlay at 70% density before the main satin fill on the necks, or you get that worm-like pucker along the centre. Cutaway stabiliser recommended on anything that washes regularly, the leg details are thin satin runs and they lift on knits without a proper backing. Use a 40-weight thread throughout for the colour fills and drop to a 50-weight for the leg and lash outlines. Topping isnt really needed unless youre stitching on a high-pile terry cloth, in which case float a water-soluble sheet over the top.
I get asks from folks making kids room wall hangings and nursery projects with this design alot, which makes total sense, the pair composition reads really well at the larger sizes on a square linen panel. Also works well as a matching set on two kids pillowcases, one bird each. The 5-inch size on a tote bag is probably the most popular use I see from buyers though. Run your bobbin thread slightly looser than normal on the fluffy feather sections so the top thread pulls just enough to sit proud and give the fill a lil texture.
After stitching, give this one a cold-cycle machine wash inside-out, the pale pink neck satin is the most colour-sensitive part and the first hot wash can shift it slightly if the thread was low-quality to begin with.
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 tote bag centre panelKids canvas tote centred at 5 inches, the two-bird conversational composition reads as funny and charming from a market stall distance.
- Nursery linen wall hangingNursery linen wall hanging at the full size stretched over a canvas frame, the warm grey palette suits a neutral nursery interior.
- Matching kids pillowcase pairMatching kids pillowcase pair with one ostrich each, stitch at 4 inches on cotton with tearaway and a 60-weight bobbin for a flat back.
- Canvas backpack front stitchCanvas backpack front panel at 5 inches, firm cutaway handles the load-flex stress that daily school use puts on the bag surface.
- Childrens t-shirt chest designKids t-shirt chest at 4 inches, pre-wash the cotton first so post-stitch shrinkage doesnt pull the long pink neck fills.
- Baby blanket centre motifDenim pinafore bib panel at the 4-inch size, hoop the bib separately so the panel sits flat and level during the whole run.
- Denim pinafore bib panelBaby blanket centre motif on fleece, firm cutaway and topping over the neck satin columns prevents distortion on the pile surface.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 3.12 × 4.48 in | 17,304 |
| 3.82 × 5.50 in | 21,845 |
| 4.51 × 6.50 in | 26,578 |
| 5.21 × 7.50 in | 31,631 |
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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