Thorny Devil

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

Skill level: Intermediate

Typical completion time: 6–10 hours

Perfect for: Gift makers, Adults, Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here

The thorny devil stands like a tiny desert guardian, all angles and attitude, with a body covered in soft, rounded spikes that look fierce but feel almost playful in illustration. Its silhouette is wonderfully chunky: a stout little lizard with a wide, triangular head, a plump belly, and a tail that tilts upward like it’s ready to wag.Across its back runs a patchwork of diamond-shaped plates, each one a mix of warm desert colours—sandy golds, rusty reds, and muted browns—perfect for a palette that feels sun‑baked and earthy. Two small horns crown its head, giving it a slightly grumpy but endearing expression, especially when paired with its bright, bead‑like eyes.Its legs are short and sturdy, each ending in tiny claws that look made for tip‑toeing across hot sand. When posed in a friendly stance, the thorny devil feels less like a spiky reptile and more like a determined little adventurer, ready to trundle along with quiet confidence.

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