Bring bright charm to children’s stitching with this appliqué peacock, shown in cheerful blues, teal and light green with pink and yellow touches. The little ladybird detail gives it extra personality without taking attention away from the sweeping tail feathers and decorative swirls. With its clear beak, feet, wing and eye, it suits anyone after a playful bird design that still reads neatly from a distance.
It would sit beautifully on a pinafore, cardigan back, quilt block or a roomy tote in cotton, denim or cord. The appliqué style lets the larger shapes of the body and tail stand out cleanly, while the 20 thread colours add definition around the feather details and accents. It is moderately dense, so it gives a well-filled finish that works especially well on stable fabrics where the curves and layered colour can stay crisp.
