small bird landing on a cherry branch and making it bob under her weight, side view, wings still half open and tail spread for balance, seven ripe cherries hanging in pairs and five blossoms open along the branch, two petals shaken loose, loose ink-and-thread contour around the bird and the branch, embroidery hatching in crimson red on the cherries and teal with cream on the bird and chocolate brown on the bark, bold dusty rose and pastel sky blue patches behindbare branch bending under a fresh cap of snow with one small bird shaking snow off her wings, side view, three clumps of snow sliding off the twigs, two dry berries still hanging, loose ink-and-thread contour around the branch the snow and the bird, embroidery hatching in silver-white and icy blue on the snow with chocolate brown on the bark and crimson on the berries, soft powder blue and lavender patches behindround rustic loaf with three slices cut and fanned out beside it, one bread knife lying across the corner, three-quarter view from above, crumbs scattered around and a shiny crust with two slashes on top, loose ink-and-thread contour around the loaf the slices and the knife, embroidery hatching in ochre and chocolate brown on the crust with cream on the crumb and slate gray on the blade, soft peach and moss green patches behindwooden honey dipper lifted above an open jar with a thick thread of honey running down and pooling on the surface, close-up side view, two bees hovering near the rim, a scatter of golden drops on the table line, loose ink-and-thread contour around the jar the dipper and the honey stream, embroidery hatching in warm honey gold and caramel on the honey with chocolate brown on the wood and ochre with charcoal on the bees, bold amber and pale teal patches behindred fox diving headfirst into deep snow with only her hind legs and bushy tail still sticking up, three-quarter view from behind, snow spraying outward in loose flecks, ears folded back, loose ink-and-thread contour around the fox and the snow burst, embroidery hatching in rust orange and warm honey gold on the fur with cream on the tail tip, bold icy blue and lavender patches behindround owl flapping wildly after missing a branch, wings spread at odd angles and feet grabbing at empty air, front-facing, huge startled amber eyes and beak open in surprise, three feathers drifting loose beside her, loose ink-and-thread contour around the owl and the branch, embroidery hatching in warm ochre chocolate brown and cream on the feathers with charcoal gray on the wingtips, bold dusty rose and pale teal patches behindcheerful round-faced baker pulling a tray of buns out of a stone oven with a long wooden peel, front-facing slightly turned, flour handprints on the apron, one strand of hair stuck to the forehead, seven golden buns on the tray with three curls of steam rising, loose ink-and-thread contour around the baker and the tray, embroidery hatching in warm honey gold and caramel on the buns and cream with slate gray on the apron, bold ochre and dusty rose patches behindfive matryoshka dolls of decreasing size caught mid-tumble as if someone knocked them over, three of them rolling on their sides and two still upright, three-quarter view, painted folk flowers and headscarves on every one, quick stitched motion arcs behind the rolling ones, loose ink-and-thread contour around each doll, embroidery hatching in crimson red warm honey gold and emerald on the dresses with cream on the faces, bold magenta and pastel sky blue patches behindplump bearded grandfather in a knitted vest lifting a heavy copper samovar with both arms and leaning back from the weight, side view, eyes squeezed shut and cheeks puffed, felt boots planted wide apart, a curl of steam from the samovar lid, loose ink-and-thread contour around the man and the samovar, embroidery hatching in warm honey gold and caramel on the copper and chocolate brown with cream on the vest, bold rust orange and pastel mint patches behindloose bouquet of autumn branches crammed into a glass jar, three-quarter view, maple leaves rowan berry clusters and two dry seed heads sticking out at different angles, three fallen leaves lying beside the jar, water line visible through the glass, loose ink-and-thread contour around the branches and the jar, embroidery hatching in rust orange ochre and crimson on the leaves with emerald on the stems and icy blue on the glass, bold caramel and pale teal patches behindsingle large peony in full bloom with one bud beside it on the same stem, close-up three-quarter view, layered ruffled petals with curled edges and a golden center, two broad leaves with visible veins, one petal fallen below, loose ink-and-thread contour around the flower and the leaves, embroidery hatching in dusty rose deep magenta and cream on the petals with emerald on the foliage, soft pastel lilac and mint green patches behindblue-and-white folk painted teapot rattling on a stove with the lid jumping and steam bursting out of the spout, side view, painted cobalt flowers and curling vines across the belly, two curved motion lines around the hopping lid, loose ink-and-thread contour around the teapot and the steam, embroidery hatching in navy blue and pastel sky blue on the painted pattern with cream on the porcelain, soft lavender and pale teal patches behind
