This delightful hedgerow bird composition was inspired by the tree and hedge sparrow communities that Nicola encounters when she walks her dog Quince across the fields. It is a masterclass in embellished crewel work and surface embroidery, and includes Split Stitch, Stem Stitch, Back Stitch, Satin Stitch and variations, Long and Short Shading, Couching, French Knot and Ghiordes Knot Stitch.
Blossom Hedge Sparrows
40cm x 40cm hopsack cotton with printed animal/foliage motif
(h: 24cm x w: 32cm)Embroidery and Chenille needles
Appletons crewel wool
Fine d’Aubusson wool
De Vere Yarns worsted wool
DMC stranded cotton and Etoile metallic cotton
Au Ver A Soie Un Fil metallic filament
Madeira metallic
Gutermann polyester sewing thread
Benton and Johnson metal thread
Miyuki seed bead
Sequin