Fidgeon is one of a range of Dream Bird patterns by Jo Avery.
Difficulty Rating: 2 ( easy)
With his melodic song and colourful tail feathers the fidgeon can be found living high up in the branches of evergreen trees such as Scots pine where he lives on insects and pine nuts. An aggressively territorial bird, the males use their large beaks for duelling contests that can last for hours, leaving both birds too exhausted to mate. The females can often be heard making a strange call that’s reminiscent of sighing.
Disclaimer: bird information is completely made up for fun. This bird comes straight out of Jo’s imagination!
Create your own Fidgeon using needle-turn applique and simple embroidery embellishment. These adorable birds can be used on quilts, cushions or clothing. Or why not collect them all together and make a fabric book like Jo? Fabric Book instructions are available as a separate pattern or FREE with the Dream Bird Bumper Bundle of 10 patterns.
This 8 page PDF pattern contains templates and instructions to make a 8" block (motif size 5½"). The pattern includes full embroidery stitch guide, extensive needle-turn applique tips and instructions for raw-edge machine applique. This is one of a series of Dream Bird appliqué patterns from Jo Avery, and can also be purchased with 4 others as part of 'Dream Bird Bundle 2' or as part of the 10 pattern Dream Bird Bumper Bundle.
Requirements
9” x 9” background fabric
Scraps of different coloured fabric for bird
Water soluble pen or similar
Matching thread for appliqué. I recommend Aurifil 80wt cotton
Embroidery threads in a range of colours to coordinate or contrast with your fabric. I recommend Aurifil 12wt wool
Suitable needles for both weights of thread
Clover Appliqué Pins (optional)
This is a PDF Digital Download. You will see the download box on the order confirmation page of the website after your payment has been accepted. An email will also arrive with a button to 'Access Content'.
