Koala in a Gum Tree

What's included • Pre-embroidered design • Full instructions • Stitch guide • Paint guide • Paint mixing instructions • Varnishing instructions • Fabric • Batting • Backing fabric

Finished size: 6" x 6.5" (16cm x 13cm

Skill level: Beginner

Typical completion time: 3–6 hours

Perfect for: Beginners, Gift makers, Adults, Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here Your mug rug is cute, but it gets cuter with paint.

A sleepy little koala nestles into the crook of a smooth gum branch, round ears puffed like soft grey pom‑poms. Its fur is a blend of silvery greys and warm charcoal, with a velvety nose that gives it that unmistakable koala charm. One paw curls securely around the branch while the other rests lazily against its chest, as if it has paused mid‑hug. Fresh eucalyptus leaves frame the scene in gentle arcs—soft greens, muted sages, and a hint of blue mist—creating a calm, bushland canopy around the koala. Its eyes are half‑closed in that peaceful, contented way only koalas can manage, as though it’s drifting between dreams and the warm afternoon breeze. The whole motif feels quiet, cosy, and deeply Australian—perfect for beginners, young stitchers, and anyone who loves a calm, cuddly character perched in its favourite tree.

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