Mushroom Forest & Snail
A Woodland Adventure: Stitch the Mushroom Forest & Snail Pattern!
Hello, crafty friends, and welcome back to the Flourishing Fibers blog! I'm Sara, and I am so excited to share a project that’s very close to my heart. After months of designing, stitching, and perfecting, it’s finally time to introduce you to the Mushroom Forest & Snail Paper Embroidery Pattern!
This design captures a tiny, charming moment in a woodland world, complete with three distinct mushrooms, leafy branches, and a sweet little snail who has found the perfect perch. It’s a wonderful project for all skill levels and a perfect way to practice some lovely, classic embroidery stitches.
To guide you every step of the way, I’ve put together a full video tutorial. Let’s get stitching!
What You'll Need
Before we begin, let's gather our supplies. For this project, you will need:
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The "Mushroom Forest & Snail" Pattern (available as a digital download in our shop!)
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Cardstock (100lb is recommended)
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Embroidery Floss (in your favorite woodland colors)
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An Awl or Piercing Tool
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Foam Tape or Mounting Tape
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A piece of backing cardstock for assembly
A Guide to Your Stitching Journey
This pattern uses a variety of simple but effective stitches to create a rich, textured look. In the video, I walk you through each one, but here’s a quick overview of the techniques you'll use and the recommended order of work to make the process as smooth as possible.
Start Here for the Smoothest Stitching
To avoid any frustrating snags later on, I highly recommend starting with these two elements first:
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The Snail's Shell: We'll use a Reverse Chain Stitch to create its lovely spiral.
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The Green Leaves: These are created with a combination of a Whipped Back Stitch for the outlines and a classic Stem Stitch for the center stem.
Completing these first clears the way and makes the rest of the project a breeze!
Bringing the Forest to Life
Once the snail and leaves are done, we'll move on to the other elements of our design:
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Mushrooms: We use Straight Stitches for the gills, Stem Stitches for the caps and stems, and tiny French Knots for the little scales. It's easiest to start with the gills to define the mushroom's shape!
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Branches: You’ll get to practice your Stem Stitch, Straight Stitches, and the lovely Detached Chain Stitch (or lazy daisy) to create the different styles of leaves.
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Final Touches: We'll add some sparkle with French Knot berries and some simple Straight Stitch stars in the sky.
Share Your Creation!
I truly hope you enjoy bringing this little woodland scene to life. There is nothing more rewarding than finishing a project and having a beautiful piece of handmade art to display.
If you create your own "Mushroom Forest & Snail," I would absolutely love to see it! Please feel free to tag @FlourishingFibers on social media so I can see and share your wonderful work.
Thank you for joining me on this stitching adventure. Until next time, happy crafting!
-Sara
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