Purlin Dipper PDF Pattern

Purlin Dipper is one of a range of Dream Bird patterns by Jo Avery.

Difficulty Rating: 1 ( super easy)

The purlin dipper is a wading bird that lives along the coastline where it feeds on shellfish and marine invertebrates. It uses it’s extra long thin beak to dig them out of the wet sand. A common sight all around the British Isles especially in the autumn when vast flocks gather together for murmurations at dusk. A stunning sight to behold with their feathers flashing between pink and blue as they twist and turn in the evening light.

Disclaimer: bird information is completely made up for fun. This bird comes straight out of Jo’s imagination!

Create your own purlin dipper 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 1' 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
• 3 x small buttons
• Clover Appliqué Pins (optional)

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