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The Felted Chicken’s Angler Fish

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Chrissy, the proprietor of the Felted Chicken is making the most incredible needle felted Angler Fish and it is a must see. She is journaling her day-by-day process with visuals of what she has done and it is fun to see heaps of fiber evolve into a remarkable piece of art.  Chrissy’s blog is Felted Chicken and her ETSY shop carries the same name.

Chrissy:

“I’m in love with the process of creating things. It doesn’t matter what I am making, as long as my hands are busy. It could be Christmas presents for my family, large foam scenic sculptures for movie sets, hand-made needle-felted sushi, or the daily To-Do & Grocery lists I am constantly making. Currently I am making many things out of felt. I love the fabric; it reminds me of craft projects I did as a child. My sculptures are 100% hand-felted wool made by Needle-felting. Needle-felting is the process of matting and compressing animal fibers into felt by stabbing a barbed needle into the fibers over and over and over and over again. It is very time-consuming, but also amazingly fulfilling. It allows me to hand sculpt fabric without having to use a sewing machine. It combines many of my favorite things – sculpting & stuffed animals – fine art & toys – innocence & craftsmanship”.

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The design itself is simple and bold: a classic brown football with white stitching details and a bit of motion flair, giving it that action-packed feel. It’s compact and easy to follow, making it a great project for embroidery beginners or for anyone wanting a fast, satisfying stitch.

As with all DMC free patterns, the download includes a full-color guide, DMC floss suggestions, and clear instructions for which stitches to use. This one relies on backstitch, satin stitch, and straight stitch—great staples for anyone just learning or looking to practice neat finishes.

What’s fun about this pattern is its versatility. It would look great framed in a hoop, stitched onto a kid’s jersey, added to a gym bag, or even used as part of a handmade Father’s Day card. It’s also a great design to share with teens or tweens who want to try embroidery with a sporty theme.

And because it’s quick to finish, it makes a great last-minute handmade gift for sports fans, coaches, or teammates. You could even personalize it by adding initials, jersey numbers, or team colors to make it extra special.

The DMC American Football Embroidery Pattern proves that embroidery isn’t just about florals and delicate motifs—it can be fun, bold, and sport-loving too. If you’re looking to mix up your stitching routine or add something playful to your hoop wall, this pattern scores big. And it’s completely free, so why not give it a go before the next big game?