Quokka Quaker

There I was, just stitching on a quaker, and this little critter came along and photo-bombed it! Known for their photogenic quality (and tendency to photo-bomb), Quokkas are sometimes called “the world’s happiest animal”, and I felt it was my way of just giving everyone a hug…

I had this idea some years ago (I am sadly fond of alliteration) and it’s been so much fun to bring it to life. I’ve not had the opportunity to visit Wadjemup/Rottnest Island where the Quokkas live, but I’ve had a wonderful time researching it, and the flora and fauna that call it home.

While the Quokka Setonix brachyurus is the most iconic inhabitant, Wadjemup contains a wide variety of native species, including the stunning Wadjemup Daisy Trachymene coerulea, the Rainbow Bee-Eater Merops ornatus and the majestic Rottnest Island Pine Callitris preissii.

The Quokka is a small wallaby (kind of a cousin to the kangaroo), and are herbivores – eating succulents and even wattle tree leaves. In researching them, I was fascinated to discover that they can climb trees?! I highly recommend searching out pictures and videos of these lovely creatures when you need a smile…

This design has a stitch count of 99w x 67h and uses full crosses over 2, and a couple of back-stitches. My model was stitched 2 over 2 on 32-count “Platinum” by Zweigart, using Cottage Garden Threads “Bookshelf” Edit (my collaboration with CGT) and DMC White. The pattern contains a full DMC conversion.

I framed my model in a standard, 6 x 8-inch frame; make sure to leave some extra room around each side if you’d like to do the same.

The chart is available in hard-copy or PDF from my Etsy store, as well as threadpacks in full-skein or pre-sorted variety. You can also source them from Cottage Garden Threads, who kindly give me a small commission on the sales of threadpacks associated with my designs. Happy Quokka stitching!