Kate - A Goldfinch Lady in Liberty Lawn

This is Kate, a goldfinch lady in Liberty Lawn. Up in the North of England young goldfinches are known as Grey Kates so it seemed appropriate. They are also known as Thistle Tweakers which is not quite so elegant.

Her plumage is stylised and hand stitched both to the front and the back of the bird to give a good dense pattern.  She is dressed in Liberty Lawn Classic fabric with coordinating skirts and underskirts.  Her shoes are red leather and she sports a tiny lavender sachet with a hand stitched sampler pattern.  She is finished with buttons and organza ribbon with a ring to her back so she can hang.

 I thoroughly enjoyed making her and the intricacy of her patterning.  They are one of our most common visitors to the bird feeders and always bring a little golden flash to the garden when I see them.  I hope you like her.