Thread Painted Birds

They are not paint, but only fabric and thread. My thread painted birds are lovingly free motioned stitched on my sewing machine. The backgrounds are made of fabric cut up like confetti and captured beneath tulle and thread.

confetti background

Birds are hand cut appliqué cotton fabrics layered over the confetti background.

Six textile art pieces depicting birds on branches, with colorful backgrounds and various fabric textures.

Thread painting is done by moving the fabric under the sewing machine and using the needle as a pencil. Shading is done by changing the thread color. This time consuming process is what gives the birds their realistic look.

Art quilt of a abird perched on a branch with green leaves and red berries, set against a background of various shades of blue and beige fabrics.

Bird Gallery 1

Bird Gallery 2

Bird Gallery 3

Bird Gallery 4

These artworks are 5" by 7" and comes double matted in 8 by 10 black wooden frame with glass.

My unique little birds make great gifts for family and friends. They come ready to hang on the wall or sit on your desk or table.