The Thistle

pattern per George M. Kelson

Tag: Gold twist; light yellow floss

Tail: Two GP toppings; Indian Crow above and below

Body: Fiery brown and black Pig's wool

Rib: flat gold tinsel

Hackle: Black from the second turn of tinsel

Throat: Black

Wing: Teal, GP red breast fibers, Kori Bustard, Amherst Pheasant tail, Bronze Mallard, GP topping

Sides: Jungle Cock nail

Horns: Blue and red/blue Macaw

Head: Black with black Rabbit fur

Hook: H. Milward & Sons 2867 O’Shaughnessy 2/0