Add graceful colour to your stitching with this stylised appliqué peacock, shown lifting off from a branch dotted with berries. The curved wing, long feathered tail and neat crest swirl give it a lively sense of movement, while the dark blue, blue, light green and pink palette keeps it decorative rather than fussy. It suits anyone who likes bird motifs with a more designed, graphic look, especially for statement pieces that need a strong central image.
Because the design is open and lightly stitched, it will sit especially well on denim jackets, canvas totes, cushion covers and linen table runners without feeling heavy. The appliqué style lets the broad shapes of the bird read clearly, while the 18 thread colours pick out details like the eye, beak, legs and feather accents. It has enough presence for the back of a jacket or the front of a shopping bag, but it would also look elegant centred on a tea towel or framed panel.
