Bring New Orleans flair to your stitching with this elegant Mardi Gras pelican, set against a lively street-scene mix of lamp post, street sign, umbrella and trumpet. The pelican is surrounded by classic carnival details including fleur-de-lis, bead necklaces, masks, king cake and curling confetti, with "Mardi Gras" worked into the design. Purple, gold and green lead the palette, while black, tan, brown and bright touches of yellow, white and orange give it the look of a festive illustration. It suits anyone who wants a distinctly Louisiana feel rather than a generic carnival motif, especially for women’s shirts, overshirts or accessories with a bit of personality.
Because it is a dense, heavily stitched design with 12 thread colours, it has a full, decorative finish that shows best on sturdier fabrics such as denim jackets, canvas totes, twill aprons and sweatshirt fleece. The detail in the masks, beads and street elements gives it enough presence for the back of a jacket or the front of a roomy tote, while the layered colour keeps it lively on dark or light grounds alike. If you want one design that captures the pageantry of Mardi Gras and the character of New Orleans in a single stitch-out, this one does it with real scene-setting charm.
