Peacock — Description for Kits, Cards, or Posters

What's included • Pre-embroidered design • Full instructions • Stitch guide • Paint guide • Paint mixing instructions • Varnishing instructions • Fabric • Batting • Backing fabric • Border strips

Finished size: 16" x16.5" (41cm x 42cm)

Skill level: Advanced

Typical completion time: 6–10 hours

Perfect for: Gift makers, Adults, Painters

Paints not included. Shop our fabric paints here

A peacock stands with a kind of effortless grandeur, as though he’s fully aware he’s the most dazzling creature in the garden. His body is a deep, velvety blue — rich and jewel‑toned — with a smooth, rounded chest that catches the light like polished satin. His neck curves in a gentle S‑shape, long and elegant, tapering up to a small, expressive face with a fine beak and bright, alert eyes. Atop his head sits his signature crest: a delicate fan of slender feathers tipped with tiny blue‑green droplets, like a crown made of raindrops. His tail — even when not fully fanned — is a sweeping cascade of greens, teals, and golds. Each feather carries the iconic “eye” marking: a soft oval of turquoise, ringed with gold, deep blue, and a hint of emerald. When imagined in full display, the tail becomes a shimmering halo behind him, each eye-spot like a tiny painted jewel. His legs are pale and sturdy, giving him a slightly prancing, proud stance, as though he’s mid‑strut across a palace courtyard or your favourite garden path. Overall, he feels regal but playful — a creature made of colour, confidence, and a touch of magic.

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