Cute Stork Family Embroidery Design, Instant Download

Two tall storks facing each other with a little baby bundle hanging between them. The feathers on the body use directional satin stitching that fans out from the spine, giving that layered look you get on real bird illustrations. The wing tips go to black, the beaks and legs are a warm orange, and the baby bundle is a soft sky blue with a tied knot at the top. Seven colours total and the pale body plumage takes up most of the stitch count, which is why the density sits at 1114 stitches per square inch.

Smallest version is 3.47 wide by 3.5 inches tall at 23643 stitches and the largest goes to 7.43 by 7.5 inches running 62,082 stitches. Thats a significant build at the top end. I stitched the 5-inch onto a white linen cushion last spring for a new baby nursery set and the feather detail was genuinely impressive, you could see each individual directional layer. A customer ordered 6 of the same size for a baby shower table display and she came back to say people thought they were printed napkins not stitched.

Press a firm cutaway backer for baby garments and any knit fabric, its the safest option for this stitch count. Tearaway handles 100 percent cotton canvas and woven linen well. The my main digitising tool underlay for the stork body uses a light crosshatch base so the satin doesnt sink into the fabric weave. But skip the heavy topping on smooth cotton, its not needed and just adds finishing time.

Try a 4 size onto a muslin swaddle corner for a handmade baby gift. Stitch the 7-inch size onto a linen wall panel for a nursery art piece. Pop it on a cotton zip pouch for a new-mum hospital bag gift. Add the smallest size to a bib or burp cloth for a matching set.