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As would be expected from the very talented Natalie, here is the most beautiful sample of her work for you all to stitch. You can download and print the full pattern as a PDF

Download blue_wrens_nest.pdf

and then pop on over to Natalie's blog - Cinderberry stitches where she has a full step by step photo tutorial of her project. Please thank Natalie for her generous offer. Hugs, Helen

Blue Wrens Nest

“Blue wren’s nest” mini tote is the perfect size to carry a small stitching project from place tor place or pop inside something sweet and give as a gift.

Fabric Requirements:

Completed size: 21 1/2cm x 15 1.2cm (8 ½” x 6”) – not including handles.

Sample picture has been stitched using Moda ‘Simplicity’ range.

Requirements (fabric ‘scraps’ can be used)

23cm (9”) White linen fabric

5cm (2”) Blue with red spot fabric

8cm(3”) Green with white spot fabric

18cm (7”) Blue and red stripe fabric

31cm (12”) ½” wide white ric rac

10cm (4”) Weaveline or iron on pellon

23cm (9”) Iron on interfacing (medium to heavyweight)

Matching cotton thread

Rotary Cutter and mat

Fine Zig pen (brown color) or fabric marker/pencil

DMC threads:

94 Variegated Khaki Green

4030 Monet’s garden

4130 Chilean sunset

4140 Driftwood

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