NEW - Bird's Nest Embroidery Pattern
exhibit a) real bird's nest
During a recent early-morning outing, I came across a bird's nest that had fallen from a tree (don't worry -it was empty). There was a piece of string curling out of it which reminded me...
exhibit b) not a real bird's nest
A reader once suggested leaving our bits and ends of embroidery floss outside so that birds could use them build their nests. Which, of course, made me imagine a fanciful nest made up of colorful floss and metallic threads...I would so loooove to see a nest like that! Have you ever seen one? I haven't. So...
MOTHER'S NEST IS BEST - PDF Pattern
Here's a pattern of what I imagine this might look like! A nest of twigs and multi-colored bits of floss. Seemed like a nice idea for Mother's Day. The full pattern has a border to fit inside an 8" hoop, and it can also double as a baby sampler. Enjoy! xo
jen
i put out my bits of cotton and wool yarn (and bits of wool felt) earlier this year, and i did see birds selecting pieces for their nests. also, red squirrels really liked the small squares of felt that were mixed in. there’s a very pretty squirrel nest around somewhere!
Jenny | Sublime Stitching
@Terri Thanks for the good tips! Most floss ends that I discard aren’t usually longer than a few inches since I stitch until I just can’t stitch any more! I will be sure to leave out the metallics. xo
Terri Sue
leaving natural threads out is okay. they shouldn’t be too long or the birds can get them wrapped around their legs. string doesn’t wrap like floss does. you do not want to put out metallic, polyester, acrylic, rayon or any other man made fiber. they are harmful if ingested. they also won’t decompose. when you’re throwing things out into nature, be careful!
Jenny | Sublime Stitching
@jennifer Yay! Hello again! I’m so glad you saw this! So nice to hear from you again!
jennifer
I left that comment! I am tickled pink that it inspired you! (I don’t get out much). Love, love, love all your designs!
Erin McDonald
I got this PDF pattern! I love love love birds! Watching them, listening to them and now stitching them! Thanks for such a sweet , fun and easy pattern. And I like the color guide so much I will probably actually use it for this pattern! I <3 SUBLIME STITCHING always and foreva!
Lauren
Lovely, sweet pattern! And thanks for the post; it reminded me to lay out some floss for the birds this morning. One cardinal is building a nest outside of my window, and I’m SO hoping to see bits of floss show up in it!