Originally Posted by
RedGarnet222
I can see a single simple red bird appliqued inside the branches to set off the red border. Perfection!
Great idea!!
..... or how about ghost-quilting the bird in place using a contrasting thread.
Likewise quilt-in presents in under the tree.
This way, you don't take from the simplistic beauty of the tree, yet have some added detail for the up-close-and-personal viewer!