Free Project Instructions! This week enjoy a spectacular wildflower display, courtesy of Australia, as well as the animals and birds that call that beautiful country home. New designs showcase the fascinating wildflowers native to Australia. Realistic flowers feature vivid colors and fine details of petal and leaf. Enliven pillows, quilts, wall hangings, and more with brilliant blooms! The same wildflowers also star in light-stitching vintage designs, perfect for sprucing up home decor and apparel. Whimsical stacks of kangaroos, koalas, kookaburras, and more will be sweet on children's items and totes. Australian animal silhouette designs are one-color wonders of the natural world, perfect for towels and fleece. Skip down the page and delight in the flora and fauna of Australia! Make an embroidered catchall organizer, and you'll have a cute place to keep important items handy! Click here for free project instructions!

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Australian Wildflowers
Australia is a magnificent country full of incredible natural wonders, including spectacular wildflower displays. Now, through the magic of embroidery, you can bring this stunning floral display into your home. Stitch brilliant wildflower designs onto garments and home decor items to create your own picturesque "landscape" of vivid blooms and fascinating foliage! The Fringe Lily's petals appear to be fringed, a look created by a delicate collection of hairs that produce a halo effect around each flower. Although this plant hails from Western Australia, it is quite easy to grow in eastern parts of the country as well. On the right, the Cooktown Orchid is Queensland's floral emblem. The name refers to the northern Queensland town where Captain Cook had his ship repaired in 1770. The Cooktown Orchid is considered one of Australia's showiest orchids.
Available in three sizes: 5.81"X6.16" and 4.80"X5.10" and 3.64"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 5.81"X5.84" and 4.80"X4.83" and 3.84"X3.86"

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Waratahs are large shrubs or small trees that produce large, compact flower heads with numerous small red flowers and a ring of red bracts. Waratahs are a little tricky to grow but are nonetheless popular ornamental plants in Australian gardens. They are the floral emblem of New South Wales. Sturt's Desert Rose is the floral emblem of Australia's Northern Territory, and has also been known as Darling River Rose, Cotton Rosebush, and Australian Cotton. Its natural habitat is stony or rocky slopes, or dry creek beds.
Available in three sizes: 6.25"X5.85" and 5.19"X4.85" and 3.87"X3.60"		Available in three sizes: 6.26"X5.81" and 5.18"X4.78" and 3.86"X3.55"

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Many Eucalyptus trees (left) are known as gum trees because they exude large amounts of sap from any break in the bark. The flowers are distinctive, with lots of fluffy stamens that may be white, cream, yellow, pink, or red. Golden Wattle (right) is Australia's national flower. Its brilliant yellow, fragrant flowers make it a popular garden plant, and have been used in perfume making.
Available in three sizes: 5.85"X6.23" and 4.85"X5.15" and 3.64"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 5.87"X6.27" and 4.87"X5.19" and 3.61"X3.85"

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The lovely flower on the left is called the Flame Pea (also commonly known as the Heart-Leaf Flame Pea) and occurs naturally in the forests of south-western Australia on gravelly or loam soils. On the right, the Pimelea Daisy Bush is closely related to Aster, and is a hardy plant that grows in many settings.
Available in three sizes: 5.86"X6.12" and 4.86"X5.07" and 3.71"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 5.86"X6.40" and 4.86"X5.29" and 3.55"X3.85"

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The color and shape of Kangaroo Paws (left) make them one of the most rewarding native Australian plants for the home garden. They are the floral emblem of Western Australia. Around 150 species of Guinea Flowers (right) occur in Australia. Guinea Flowers are a genus of trees, shrubs, trailing shrubs, and climbers, and the five-petalled flowers of almost all species are varying shades of yellow.
Available in three sizes: 5.85"X6.74" and 4.80"X5.54" and 3.34"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 5.99"X5.86" and 4.97"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.77"

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The flower on the left has the charming common name of the Running Postman, and can be a good plant for ground cover. It is moderately frost tolerant, and will bloom from winter through to early summer, depending on its location. The Blue Leschenaultia was named after Jean-Baptiste Louis-Claude-Theodore Leschenault de la Tour (17763-1826), a botanist with French explorer Nicolas Baudin's expedition to Australia.
Available in three sizes: 6.15"X5.86" and 5.09"X4.86" and 3.85"X3.67"		Available in three sizes: 5.84"X7.42" and 4.84"X6.13" and 3.05"X3.86"

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Australian Wildflowers Design Packs
Purchase the design pack and stitch a whole garden of Australian wildflowers! Colorful flowers will look lovely on tote bags, towels, wall hangings, and more.
	Order the designs individually by clicking the links above, or get the pack with all 12 designs, priced at only $19.97! Click on a link below to see the designs in the pack, and add the pack to your basket. The pack is available in 3 sizes: **Lg - Designs smaller than 6"x10" **Md - Designs smaller than 5"x7" **Sm - Designs smaller than 4"x4"

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Australian Wildflowers (Vintage)
Sometimes a lighter design is called for, such as when it's a low nap towel, a lightweight T-shirt, or a delicate chiffon scarf that you're going to embellish. Plant beautiful and light vintage Australian wildflowers in these places for a graceful and elegant look! The Fringe Lily's serrated petals give it its name, while the Cooktown Orchid is the floral emblem of Queensland. Both will be delightful decorations on table linens, quilts, and wall hangings!
Available in three sizes: 4.65"X9.40" and 3.39"X6.85" and 1.90"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 3.55"X9.42" and 2.59"X6.86" and 1.46"X3.85"

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Let a Waratah (left) and a Sturt's Desert Rose bloom on your next project! Open and airy floral designs will bring a fresh look to garments and home decor items.
Available in three sizes: 3.68"X9.40" and 2.69"X6.86" and 1.51"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 3.27"X9.41" and 2.38"X6.85" and 1.34"X3.85"

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The delicate stamens of a Eucalyptus Gum (left) and the graceful blooms of the Golden Wattle are perfect for lightweight scarves and skirts. Add a fresh floral embellishment to your apparel!
Available in three sizes: 4.01"X9.39" and 2.96"X6.85" and 1.67"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 3.66"X9.39" and 2.67"X6.85" and 1.50"X3.85"

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The Flame Pea is a very interesting flower shape, and will add a lot of interest wherever it's planted! On the left, the Pimelea Daisy Bush is a hardy plant despite its fragile appearance. Pair them together on a pillow for a lovely addition to any room!
Available in three sizes: 3.31"X9.39" and 2.42"X6.86" and 1.36"X3.84"		Available in three sizes: 2.80"X9.39" and 2.05"X6.85" and 1.15"X3.86"

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Who can resist a flower named the Kangaroo Paw? It's a unique looking plant that will be a conversation piece on home decor and apparel. On the right, a guinea flower adds cheer to towels and even kitchen curtains.
Available in three sizes: 3.85"X9.40" and 2.81"X6.85" and 1.58"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 3.12"X9.41" and 2.27"X6.86" and 1.28"X3.85"

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The flower on the left has the charming common name of the Running Postman, and the flower on the right is called the Blue Leschenaultia. No matter what you call them, they'll dress up T-shirts and table linens!
Available in three sizes: 3.12"X9.42" and 2.28"X6.88" and 1.29"X3.87"		Available in three sizes: 3.59"X9.39" and 2.63"X6.86" and 1.47"X3.86"

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Australian Wildflowers (Vintage) Design Packs
Lovely and light-stitching vintage Australian wildflowers are just right for adding a pretty decoration to skirts, shirts, low nap towels, table linens, and more!
	Order the designs individually by clicking the links above, or get the pack with all 12 designs, priced at only $16.97! Click on a link below to see the designs in the pack, and add the pack to your basket. The pack is available in 3 sizes: **Lg - Designs smaller than 6"x10" **Md - Designs smaller than 5"x7" **Sm - Designs smaller than 4"x4"

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Down Under Stack 'Em Up
Sweet animals from the Land Down Under join the growing collection of stacks, in whimsical designs sure to add a lot of color and fun anywhere you stitch them! Cheerful prints and patterns on bellies only add to these adorable stacks' appeal. A group of kangaroos is called a mob, and this mob is ready to bring a whole lot of color to children's items, quilts, tote bags, and more. The koala's closest living relative is the wombat, but this stack of koalas will be happy to join your family on sweatshirts, pajamas, and towels!
Available in three sizes: 5.64"X9.41" and 4.12"X6.88" and 2.31"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 4.92"X9.40" and 3.59"X6.85" and 2.02"X3.85"

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The kookaburra are large birds best known for their unmistakable call, which sounds very much like loud, echoing human laughter. The crocodiles in this cute stack have big toothy grins of their own. Stitch both onto your next project for lots of smiles!
Available in three sizes: 5.36"X9.40" and 3.89"X6.83" and 2.18"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 5.85"X9.09" and 4.42"X6.87" and 2.48"X3.85"

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The platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young. The platypus is an interesting looking animal, too, with its duck bill, beaver tail, and otter feet. Kids will especially enjoy these funny creatures on blankets and bibs!

Available in three sizes: 5.15"X9.40" and 3.76"X6.84" and 2.11"X3.85"

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Down Under Stack 'Em Up Design Packs
Stack up a bunch of fun with bright and whimsical animal stacks! Stitch onto pajamas, T-shirts, tote bags, and more for a wild Australia look.
	Order the designs individually by clicking the links above, or get the pack with all 5 designs, priced at only $8.97! Click on a link below to see the designs in the pack, and add the pack to your basket. The pack is available in 3 sizes: **Lg - Designs smaller than 6"x10" **Md - Designs smaller than 5"x7" **Sm - Designs smaller than 4"x4"

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Australian Animal Silhouettes

Australian Animal Silhouettes join the Safari Animal Silhouettes, along with the first and second Northwoods Animal Silhouettes collections, bringing all the beauty of stunning wildlife silhouettes together with the openness of these designs in glorious depictions of Australian animals and birds. Towels, wall hangings, quilts, and fleece will make wonderful natural habitats for a koala, a kookaburra, a dingo, and more! A national symbol of Australia, the kangaroo is important to both Australian culture and the national image. They are the only large animals to use hopping as a means of locomotion. A comfortable hopping speed for red kangaroo is 13-16 miles per hour. Stitch quickly to capture this kangaroo silhouette in mid-hop!

Available in three sizes: 8.85"X5.86" and 6.86"X4.54" and 3.86"X2.56"

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Like wombats and sloths, the koala has a very low metabolic rate and rests motionless for about 16 to 18 hours a day. So you can stitch slowly with this guy! He'll be adorable anywhere you put him.

Available in three sizes: 5.86"X6.60" and 4.84"X5.46" and 3.44"X3.86"

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Kingfishers have bright plumage, with little difference between the sexes. They nest in cavities, usually tunnels dug into banks in the ground. Let this beautiful bird land on your next project!

Available in three sizes: 9.13"X5.87" and 6.87"X4.42" and 3.86"X2.49"

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The unmistakable profile of the kookaburra is a wonderful addition to towels, wall hangings, and table runners. Change the color to match your decor!

Available in three sizes: 6.97"X5.87" and 5.76"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.26"

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The possum is a member of the arboreal marsupial species native to Australia and are herbivorous. Put simply, this means they live in trees, eat plants, and have a pouch in which they carry their young.

Available in three sizes: 9.05"X5.86" and 6.86"X4.45" and 3.86"X2.50"

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Dingoes are Australia's wild dog. They arrived in Australia about 5,000 years ago. They do not bark, but howl like wolves. They are the largest of the country's native carnivores and play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Stitch onto jacket backs, fleece, and sweatshirts for a unique and stunning look!

Available in three sizes: 5.88"X7.12" and 4.83"X5.84" and 3.18"X3.86"

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Not only does a bilby have large ears like a rabbit, they are also about the same size. Their outsized ears allow the bilby to lose heat, in a kind of thermoregulation system. Their fur is soft grey with a bluish tinge. The species tends to be very solitary.

Available in three sizes: 5.93"X5.86" and 4.89"X4.84" and 3.86"X3.82"

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The platypus is one of the few venomous mammals, with the male having a spur on the hind foot that delivers a venom causing severe pain to humans. The unique features of the platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology. The platypus is an iconic symbol of Australia, and appears on the reverse of the country's 20 cent coin.

Available in three sizes: 9.40"X4.07" and 6.87"X2.98" and 3.87"X1.67"

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The Tasmanian devil's large head and neck allow it to general the strongest bit per unit of body mass of any living mammal. It is found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania, having disappeared from the mainland thousands of years ago.

Available in three sizes: 9.40"X4.57" and 6.86"X3.34" and 3.86"X1.87"

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The sugar glider is a small gliding possum native to eastern and northern mainland Australia. The sugar glider is named for its preference for nectarous foods and its ability to glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel.

Available in three sizes: 5.86"X6.04" and 4.84"X4.98" and 3.74"X3.85"

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Australian Animal Silhouettes Design Packs
You'll go wild for stunning one-color Australian animal silhouettes! Beautiful on towels, quilts, pillows, fleece and more.
	Order the designs individually by clicking the links above, or get the pack with all 10 designs, priced at only $16.97! Click on a link below to see the designs in the pack, and add the pack to your basket. The pack is available in 3 sizes: **Lg - Designs smaller than 6"x10" **Md - Designs smaller than 5"x7" **Sm - Designs smaller than 4"x4"

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