This listing is for an instant download PDF sewing pattern to hand sew THREE hanging wool felt birds. Turn them into a mobile or garland, make them as ornaments, or as playtime friends ~ there are so many possibilities! This project was recently featured in Taproot Magazine Issue 51, "Imagine." The pdf pattern is 10 pages long and includes very detailed written directions, beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, and a full color photo gallery of inspiration.

To complete this pattern, you will need:
Embroidery needle
Embroidery floss in 6 colors to match your felt
Felt in 6 colors (preferably wool felt)
Glass beads in two colors
100% wood battling
Scissors
Pins

Finished birds range from 4.5" to 6" in length.
Skill Level II: best for beginner adults and savvy kids

You can also purchase this pattern as a complete boxed set of materials and printed directions here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1338279647/feathered-friends-sewing-kit-set-of-3

My “Feathered Friends” pattern emerged from endless musings over the dye pot; all of my wool felt is dyed by hand with plant-based materials. While inspired by the frequent feathered visitors to our Massachusetts home, it does not attempt to capture specific bird species, but leaves room for your own imaginings. When selecting felt, you can be whimsical or follow the three different bird combinations depicted in my photos to suggest common species: the “Soaring” silhouette for a high-flying swallow or lark, “Swooping” for a large songbird, and “Fluttering” for a small sparrow or golden finch. Hang them from a sturdy branch or wreath of vines in your home, and welcome your backyard birds into your family. Enjoy!