Inspired by the colorful geckos found throughout tropical forests, this project is great for our beginner-to-intermediate crafters. It's also a wonderful way to practice small, precise stitching. To refine your embroidery skills, we recommend keeping each blanket stitch nice and short as you work around your Felt Gecko’s gentle curves. Additionally, because this little guy’s toes are so delicate, a cutting machine is the best option for keeping everything neat and tidy.

One of the very best things about these Felt Geckos is how easy they are to make your own. Once you choose the perfect shade of felt for your base color, let your imagination take over. We chose contrasting shades of green for our gecko’s body and spots. However, we encourage you to use whatever speaks to you. Mix tropical blues, leafy greens, sunny yellows, or coral pinks to stitch a colorful family of geckos. Once you add a pair of cute little craft eyes, they’ll look right at home climbing up your houseplants or peeking out from bookshelves.

If you need a few tropical pals to join your Felt Gecko, check out our Ring-Tailed Lemur, Toucan, and Baby Monkey for a rainforest full of excitement!

So, whether you stitch a single gecko or a whole rainbow of curious climbers, this project is a wonderful reminder of just how fun nature can be. When your Felt Gecko is ready to climb, share it with our crafters' community and on social using #MadeWithLia.

FAQs

What stitches are used?

This project includes blanket stitch, whip stitch, and straight stitch

Do I need a cutting machine?

No. The printable template can be cut by hand, though a cutting machine makes trimming the tiny toes quicker and more precise.

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