Little Bluebirds

Create a cute little family of bluebirds to adorn your home or give as a special handmade gift, with Tonia Gretschmann’s softie pattern. The little birds look sweet in soft blue but mimic the look of other birds by playing with the colours.

• Full materials list ensures you’ll know exactly what you need
• Pattern sheet included with all shapes provided full size, ready to trace
• Working with felt means that there are no raw edges to turn under – assembling these birds is very straightforward
• Use beads for the birds’ eyes, or substitute satin stitch if they’re intended for a young child
• All stitching is done by hand – no sewing machine required
• It’s easy to adapt the project as felt comes in a whole rainbow of colours
• Only easy embroidery stitches are used: blanket stitch, straight stitch and whip stitch
• A very straightforward project – one that an older child could make with a little supervision from an adult as a great introduction to crafting
• Really easy to make as it doesn’t require many materials or equipment
• Ideal for beginners who may not have made a softie before – an excellent first time soft-toy project