This 4.5" x 2” embroidered patch features artist Allison Stoiser's Linne’s design of a common loon, a water bird that spends summers in northern North America. This patch, the state bird of Minnesota, is perfect for lovers of birds and visitors to the Great Lakes.

• 4.5" x 2"
• Iron-on backing, or can be sewn on your garment
• By Allison Stoiser

Application Instructions

To adhere this patch to your garment, you will need: * An iron * An ironing board or other heat-resistant flat surface * Your patch * A thin cotton cloth (e.g., tea towel or washcloth) * A clean garment

To apply the patch, you will need to: * Lay your clean garment on a flat surface. * Turn your iron on and set the temperature to the correct setting for your fabric; ensure that the steam setting is turned off and that there is no water in the iron’s reservoir. * Place the patch face-up on the garment and cover it with a thin cotton cloth. * Press down on the garment, moving the iron in a circular motion for 10-30 seconds.

Meet the Artist

Allison Stoiser is an Upstate South Carolina-based wildlife artist with a background in entomology and a love of birding. Her work offers a playful, contemporary take on natural history and scientific illustration in order to capture the beauty of the world's fauna, flora, and funga. When she's not at her art desk, you can find her in the forest looking for caterpillars, moths, mushrooms, and more!