Tapestry Kit-Bird Fiesta to sew in counted cross-stitch

Amazing Mexican Bird Fiesta Tapestry Wall-hanging or Cushion Kit.

This vibrant design is inspired by the beautiful Mexican folk art embroidery called Otomi. Traditionally used to decorate clothing and household linens, it includes stylised animals, flowers and birds. Patterned in waved stripes using bright, often contrasting colours, these folk art designs are simple but effective.
The design uses all of the field, with tiny shapes and flowers.
The embroiderer first hand draws the pattern with a crayon or pencil, designs can be symmetrical for clothing. Each piece is unique. Embroidery commences in satin stitch using a tambour needle, which catches the stitches from the reverse and pulls through to the front. This is a quick way of filling large areas.

My design features a brilliant bird, richly detailed pattern in vibrant colours on a black background. The background is completely filled with flowers, butterflies, sacred hearts, a snail, dots and spots. A scattering of roccaille beads is added last for extra sparkle.
The finished tapestry also shows how I have bound the edges using a random sequence of odds and ends of remaining tapestry wool.

This Animal Fayre Designer Tapestry kit contains everything you will need to make it. There’s loads of wool, a pattern folder, wool organiser cards to keep everything neat and safe.

For beginners, I have included detailed instructions and my contact details in case you need more help!

There’s an excellent, high quality chart which shows you exactly where to place your stitches, even better, you can share the chart with friends when you have finished your beautiful needlework!
There are a few handy extras such as an organza wool bag and a couple of organiser card to keep your wools tidy and ready for when you will need them.
I’ve popped in two needles so you have a spare.
The whole kit is in a lush black gift bag.
Sewn using Victorian cross stitch, no need for a frame.

Anchor and Appletons Tapestry wool
Anchor Gold Lame
Size 18 tapestry needles
Zweigart 10 HPI blank interlock canvas
Full colour and symbol chart
Colour symbol palette
Instructions
Wool organiser cards
Organza wool bag
Gift bag packaging
Rocaille beads

Size: 16.4″ x 18.4″, 41cm x 43.5cm

Animal Fayre Designs Design Charts are subject to copyright and can not be copied and resold. They are for personal use only.