And speaking of birds... if you are thinking of trying a long & short hummingbird than go to http://dmc-threads.com/hummingbird-vintage-chinese-screen/ I copied this image and pattern and they're from the embroidery on a vintage Chinese screen... What a great pattern and I am going to do this for sure!!!!
I follow their site. Most times their things are not in my interest range but every once in a while I find an absolute jewel and this pattern is definitely a gem...
As I commented on the DMC blog, I don't think this bird is really a hummingbird. The beak is way too broad and short. Hummingbird bills are long and think and pointy.
ReplyDeleteI certainly don’t know Chinese birds, but it reminds me of some kind of flycatcher…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_flycatcher
Scroll down to view the pictures of various varieties of Monarch Flycatchers...
Gerry I'm so glad your feeling better, i can't wait to see my lorikeet. I'm so glad he makes you feel alive.
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ReplyDeleteYou make me blush! I can't help it I just love lots of color. And that bird is a beautiful one. You are right that is the way I would design a bird if I could
Glad to hear you are feeling better!!