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Origami Bird Needlepoint Pattern

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Origami Bird Needlepoint Pattern - Materials Needed
 Origami Bird Needlepoint Pattern

Origami Bird Needlepoint Pattern - Full-Color chart

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The ancient art of paper folding, known as Origami, inspired this needlepoint pattern featuring a bird against a decorative background.

Finished Size: Approximately 10 x 10 inches

Mesh Size: 12-count

Size of Canvas Needed: 14x14 inches

DMC Tapestry Wool: 2 skeins each of light tan and medium tan, 1 skein each of pale yellow, dark blue, medium blue, red, purple and green.

TIP: For added sparkle, add metallic blending filament to the wool.

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