I am actually working on this pattern at the moment. The one wing has 49 pieces (feathers). It is a very well written pattern and everything is step by step. When she says trace the broken lines and not the inside solid ones, that's exactly what it means. (I couldn't stop myself from tracing them, and they're not used at all) I stressed about it too, I did buy some brown batiks but used other fabrics from my stash. I don't have quite the contrast in my colours as the pattern picture, but I'm pleased with it. I've only stitched a small amount on it, but will post a picture when it's finally finished.