Felt Along Day 4: The Bird Speaks!

It's Day 4 here at the Felt Along and I've finally made a beak for the little felt bird. It's cut in a triangular shape with rounded edges and measures about 1/2" long. Never having had a beak, I'm not sure if this is a good shape or size but the bird is not complaining.

His beak is stitched onto the blue background fabric using the ubiquitous Blanket Stitch. Again the Wisteria thread in a Size 8 is just the right size to keep his beak in place and lend an air of sophistication.

Now that the little bird can see and speak, it's time to add a few details for decorations. First are French Knots and and a subtle Running Stitch for his wings.

Then I add even more luscious French Knots for his belly dots. One can never have enough belly dots. The Size 5 Asters thread used in the Blanket Stitch for his body spices up the design with lots of color.

Please return for tomorrow's Felt Along episode when our little bird gets a perm!