{"product_id":"shoebill-hand-embroidery-pattern-study-71","title":"Shoebill Hand Embroidery Pattern - Papyrus Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eShoebill hand embroidery pattern with a 20-page PDF stitch guide. This is a digital download for stitching by hand; no finished embroidery or supplies are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive papyrus heads frame a standing shoebill. Its broad bill, grey feather planes and long toes define the portrait, with the slender plants leaving room around the heavy head and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInside the guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA numbered map divides the design into 7 working areas. The guide includes stitch direction and sequence, preparation, practice samples, finishing guidance and 20 suggested DMC shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking areas: Shallow water and reflections; Papyrus stems and basal leaves; Five airy papyrus heads; Folded wings and dark tail; Breast and long neck feathers; Head, eye and mottled bill; Two legs and spreading toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the contrast in this mostly grey shoebill design?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from value, shape and surface: the broad bill, feather groups and narrow papyrus stems need different treatment. The long toes should remain visible against the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiles included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-page Stitch Guide PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Embroidery Stitch Sampler - Essential Needlework Handbook, 16-page bonus PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour reference JPG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-size A3 transfer PDF with a 50 mm print-control bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite-background and transparent line art PNGs at 600 dpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensioned SVG linework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 lifestyle concept JPGs for placement inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and printing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full design field is 23.2 × 30 cm, including margins, in portrait orientation. This is the drawing field, not the bird’s body length. Print the A3 PDF at Actual Size \/ 100% and measure the 50 mm control bar. Allow extra fabric beyond the field for mounting or sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you stitch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested level: intermediate to advanced. Use stable, even-weave linen, six-strand embroidery cotton, a fine needle and a frame that accommodates the design. The reference shows muted burgundy-brown linen. Test your transfer method and the suggested thread colours on your chosen cloth before starting; screen colours and thread dye lots vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFile use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDF guide is in English. No physical item is shipped. The SVG contains linework, not machine-embroidery stitches. Lifestyle images do not include sewing patterns for the objects shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal, non-commercial use only. Do not resell, share or redistribute the files, linework or reference images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAI tools were used in developing the design and reference visuals. Lifestyle images are digital placement concepts, not photographs of a stitched sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy 71 · Shoebill Before the Papyrus Door · Stitchesly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/hand-embroidery-pattern-stitch-guides-1\"\u003ehand embroidery patterns and stitch guides\u003c\/a\u003e from Stitchesly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitchesly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58804454719869,"sku":"BIRDS-SG-71","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/3860\/5949\/files\/birds-sg-71-01.jpg?v=1790968063","url":"https:\/\/www.stitchesly.com\/es\/products\/shoebill-hand-embroidery-pattern-study-71","provider":"Stitchesly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}