Bird Nest Table Runner

Materials

Neutral coloured fabric (You could use a pillow case, napkin etc.)
Embroidery floss (various shades of brown)
Thicker needle (with a hole big enough for the embroidery floss)
Scissors
Felt or fabric
Fabric paint
Shallow dish
Cloth (to wipe your hands or up any potential spills)
Fabric glue
Smock, apron or old clothes
Sewing machine & thread (optional & with adult help)

Directions

Take a piece of plain, neutral coloured fabric. You could make napkins, a pillow case etc. We decided to make a spring table runner. The edges were folded, ironed and sewn over with a sewing machine. You can often find items that are prepared for adding your own details in craft stores.

Take nest coloured embroidery floss and sew it into a nest pattern (see photograph for a starting idea) using simple stitching and leaving the centre empty for eggs. We had an adult add some machine sewing as well to create more of a textured look. This is a good beginner hand sewing project as it lends itself to more of an “organic” look.

Select a fabric paint that you might use for eggs such as light blue. Place a small amount in a shallow dish. Use thumb or finger prints to make eggs for your nest. Or if you would like, cut egg shapes out of felt or fabric and trace the edges with fabric paint like we did. Let dry overnight or according to the directions. Glue onto your table runner or project using fabric glue.

Want to give this as a gift? We will soon have some card ideas posted to accompany it.