Gorgeous bird alert! This is the American Kestrel, the smallest North American falcon. I've never been lucky enough to see one of these in the wild, but I am fascinated by how beautiful they are and by the way they hover while hunting. Of course I had to stitch one for my bird collection. This is from Crossed Wing Collection's Gone Birding, No. 32. I stitched him on 28 ct. Eek from PTP.
I guess the fabric choice is kinda unconventional, but I'm going for maximum color with this collection so I'm really steering away from neutrals. I am very happy with the way it's coming together.
Have no fear, Wilbur fans! He'll be back soon!
Happy Stitching!
Beautiful , amazing , love it. hugs June.
ReplyDeleteSending a hug, June!
DeleteIt's very pretty on that fabric.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Thank you, Marilyn!
DeleteHe looks amazing on your fabric choice, Honeybee. It reminds me of a captured sunset.
ReplyDeleteI thought maybe it might look like a sunset with some wispy clouds!
DeleteThis is a beautiful bird, we have them in the fields and trees behind our home, there an amazing bird. Love the fabric choice, it is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Oh, how lucky you are!
DeleteOh, what a handsome bird! I think we have some around. As I'm driving down the highway, I sometimes see a bird on the power lines, and think "robin" but as I get closer think not. I never get a good enough look to verify if it's a kestrel. You did good with the fabric - it does look like a sunset.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see one! They're so beautiful!
DeleteGreat fabric for it! 🧡
ReplyDeleteThat really is a gorgeous bird! I would love to see one as well. I love your fabric choice, too- it's a fun idea to use such a great variety of colors for your stitched birds collection.
ReplyDeleteMary