A bird song
This is the first article in a series dedicated to the “Bird Song” project.
As usual, each article will contain photos, explanations, and several color variations for this work.
The design for this project can be downloaded HERE or directly from the 2024 designs menu on this blog.
The first part focuses on making the little leaves and flowers that form the background of the embroidery, and you’ll find 3 different color versions.
The colors
All in silk
Threads used
for petals, Stef Francis extra fine Silk n° 09, 13, 35
for hearts, Soie d’Alger (Au Ver à Soie) n° 914, 2625, 2936
for leaves, House of Embroidery raw Silk 5 Blue Gum, 54 Forest
With House of Embroidery threads
Threads used
for petals, House of Embroidery Good on Black 89A, Tropicana 85A and 85C stranded cotton
for hearts, DMC 900, 727, 326 stranded cotton
for leaves, House of Embroidery stranded cotton 5A Blue Gum, 54BC Forest
With DMC threads
Threads used
for petals, DMC 4120, 4100 stranded cotton
for hearts, stranded cotton DMC 349, 946
for leaves, stranded cotton DMC 319, 320
The flowers
Use a version of the suggested colors, distributing them among the flowers as you wish.
The petals of these flowers are embroidered in blanket stitch with 1 thread.
Embroider the flower’s heart in French knots with 2 threads and 1 wrap. Add radiating straight stitches in the same color and with one thread in each petal.
The leaves
Two shades of green are available for each color version. Distribute them across the leaves to give them movement and life.
All these little leaves are made with a 2-thread close fly stitch.
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