Bring masked glamour to your stitching with this elegant side-profile portrait of a woman in an ornate masquerade mask. The design pairs pink, black, white and purple with sweeping curls, feather-like plumes, fine swirls and filigree, so it reads as theatrical without losing its refined linework. It suits anyone drawn to feminine statement embroidery, especially for masquerade themes, dressy accessories or gifts with a fashion-led feel.
This is a dense nine-colour design, so it has the presence to stand out best on stable fabrics and structured items rather than anything too flimsy. It would look especially striking on the back of a black jacket, the front of a tote, a velvet or twill cushion cover, or the panel of a dressing gown where the profile and flowing mask ribbon have room to show. Because the stitching is heavily worked, the finished design gives a rich, polished surface that complements darker grounds beautifully and lets the pink feathers and eye detail do the talking.
