Cutcliffe XIX

Published on Jul 26. 2025 - 2 days ago
Updated or edited 13 minutes ago

This is pattern number 19. This pattern has tails!

Tails Blue Dun, Light Fox Fur, Yellow Silk Rib, Wing of Staring, Hackle Light Blue.

Tail: 2 blue dun fibers
Body: light fox fur from the roots
Rib: primrose silk wide
Wing: Starling
Hackle: light blue dun two turns

Enjoy!

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