Kookaburra

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: Intermediate

Typical completion time: 3–6 hours

Perfect for: Gift makers, Adults, Painters

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

Your kookaburra perches proudly, chest puffed and eyes bright with mischief. Its rounded body is covered in soft, layered feathers — creamy white through the chest and belly, with gentle tan and chocolate tones along the wings. The tail fans out in neat stripes of russet and brown, giving a lovely rhythm to the design. Its head is slightly tilted, as if mid‑laugh, with that signature strong beak catching the light. Around the eyes, a soft mask of brown feathers adds character and warmth. The kookaburra’s stance feels confident yet friendly — a little king of the gum trees, ready to chuckle at the world. A few eucalyptus leaves or blossoms nearby complete the scene, tying it perfectly into your Australian animal collection.

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