Make a canvas picture

1 Download the small bird template and copy onto tracing paper. Cover the back of 17cm square green felt with fusible webbing and trace the small bird motif onto the backing paper. Using embroidery scissors or a scalpel carefully cut the shape out, so that you are left with the papercut motif.

2 Peel the backing paper and position on top of a small square of ecru felt. Cover with a handkerchief and press with a hot iron. Using three strands of cream embroidery thread work small star stitches around the border. Work French knots for the eye, chest and tail area.

3 Using embroidery scissors, snip away the excess ecru felt around the motif, following the scalloped edge. Using a pencil, mark a 1cm border all the way around the edge of the frame. Apply PVA to the line and stick green ric rac into place. Apply more adhesive to the felt motif and stick to the front of the canvas.

Stitch a felt cushion

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