I finally finished the beaded hummingbird with only a few minor glitches. I found that the modified square stitch had a tendency to leave gaps that the cotton stuffed into the body would peak through. With a little patience and time, I worked back through the holes and did my best to tie up loose ends. Overall, I think it turned out beautifully! As a finishing touch, I wired it and a beaded orchid to a miniature grapevine wreath and my mom wrapped the outer edge in ribbon. She was quite pleased with it! I am looking forward to trying it again, or maybe ordering another pattern from the author's website. She has a wonderful owl that I can't wait to try!
