Bring playful charm to your stitching with this elegant funny ostrich head, drawn with oversized eyes, neat lashes and a bright yellow beak that gives it a wonderfully knowing expression. The mix of blue, light blue, grey, white and black threads adds soft shading through the face and feathery plumage, while the wispy curl details keep the whole piece light and whimsical. It suits anyone who likes animal designs with character rather than cartoon slapstick, especially bird lovers and makers sewing for gifts with a bit of wit.
This design would look especially good on a denim jacket back, a canvas tote, a sweatshirt chest or the front of a cushion where the face can do all the work. With seven thread colours and a moderately dense build, it has enough detail to read clearly without losing the loose, airy feel in the feathers. The larger sizes will show off the eye detail and thread-like curls beautifully, while the smaller ones still keep that amused ostrich expression intact.
