Pavo in Latin means peacock. Our beautiful Pavo is stitched in silver and turquoise metal threads on a deep pink silk background. The threads used in the piece are #1 and #4 Japan imitation silver, antique silver twist #14 and #18, #5 crinkle, #5 passing thread, a new thread called Prism™, and the metallic thread labeled On the Surface ™in turquoise, plus pale pink and silver check purl and pearl purl. Silk threads used in this piece are Eterna™turquoise and dark pink, and a silk couching thread.

Techniques used in the piece are padded satin stitch, diagonal satin stitch, French knot, outline stitch using check purl, couching techniques, creating a twisted thread from one of the metallic threads, attaching chips of check purl to the foundation silk to form small flowers on the tree limb.

Proficiency level: Beginner/Intermediate

Technique: Metal Thread Embroidery

Kit Cost: $50.00

Measures: 5.25 wide by 6 inches high.