Bring playful colour to a project with this whimsical applique peacock, standing neatly in a puddle with a swept tail, tiny crest curls and bright little face. The mix of dark blue, light green, yellow, pink and tan gives it a cheerful, storybook look that suits children’s clothes, nursery pieces and anyone who likes birds with a bit of personality. It feels light rather than heavy, with open stitching that lets the applique shapes and outline details do the work.
That airy construction makes it a good choice for shirts, dresses, sweatshirt fronts, tote bags and cushion covers where you want character without a solid block of stitching. The design uses 17 thread colours, so the eye, beak, wing, feet and puddle each stay clear and distinct instead of blending together. With 12 size options from 3 inch to 10 inch, it can work as anything from a small accent on a pocket or bib to a more noticeable feature on the back of a jacket or the centre of a quilt block.
