Single Peacock Feather, close-up. Eye of the Feather: The center "eye" is a solid Satin Stitch oval in iridescent blue (or sepia in your palette). Barbs (Hairs): The long hairs extending from the stem are NOT solid. They are individual, long Stem Stitch lines that curve gracefully. Stem: A thick, raised Backstitch line running down the center. Texture: Between the main barbs, there is a very loose Cross-Hatch Fill (grid) in gold thread to create a shimmering, transparent effect. Style: Airy, delicate, high contrast between the solid eye and wispy edges.