Bring gentle colour to your stitching with this stylised hummingbird hovering beside a flower, drawn in elegant linework rather than heavy fill. The long beak, swept wing feathers and neat tail give the bird a lively, suspended feel, while the flower, stem and leaves keep the whole design balanced and easy on the eye. With six thread colours working through red, blue, yellow, green and dark outlining, it suits anyone who likes florals with a little movement, especially for ladieswear and everyday accessories.
Because it is an open, lightly stitched design, it sits well on fabrics that benefit from a softer finish, such as cotton blouses, linen tunics, lightweight tote bags or pillowcases. The stitching gives you colour and detail without turning the design stiff, so the bird and bloom keep their airy look on the fabric. It is a lovely choice when you want something decorative and feminine that feels clean, bright and easy to wear.
