Skinny Fish

Four colourful fish in a profusion of stitches

The fish in this pattern are full of fantastic embroidery stitches, from zigzag back to seeding to fly stitch filling. They’re also lovely and colourful. So, really fun to embroider. Whether you stitch them as is, or split them up into solo swimmers or pairs. Whatever suits your project.

They’ve embellished cushions and tote bags, and tea towels for a beach hut. I’ve used two and two on hand towels as a gift. What will you do with yours?

“This is a wonderful, unusual pattern. I am embroidering it on a big linen shopping bag. There are a lot of different stitches, which gives me the opportunity to practise without getting bored. Thank you.” – Monika, Heilbronn, Germany 

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This design measures 10 x 7¼ inches | 25x18.5cm. The fish measure 10 x 2 inches | 25x5cm each.

The pattern includes: 

• A list of the fabric, DMC thread colours and needle types and sizes you’ll need to complete the embroidery.
• Instructions for four different ways to transfer the design to fabric.
• A crisp, clean and precise line drawing of the design at the right size for embroidering. It’s also given in reverse if you want to create an iron-on transfer.
• The artwork is set up to fit on A4 or US letter-sized paper for easy printing on a home printer.
• Clear and easy to follow embroidery instructions that tell you which stitch, thread colour and how many strands of thread to use.
• Helpful tips to make it even easier for you to replicate the design.
• High-quality, full-colour photos to refer to while stitching and zoom in on to see the stitching up close. 
• Support before and after you’ve bought. Get in touch any time, just remember I’m in South Africa so our time zones may differ.

You’ll find detailed and easy to follow instructions on how to do all the embroidery stitches used in this pattern in 120 Embroidery Stitches, which you can find in the books section.

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I retain the copyright for this pattern, which is for personal use only. By buying it, you agree not to upload, duplicate (forward, print or make copies) or sell the design, instructions, pattern or any finished item featuring this design. Thanks for respecting the thought and hard work that goes into creating these patterns.

© Kelly Fletcher | Fellenn