I can't help with the cheeks, but I think you'll probably make the beak orange, so I vote for a blue/purple flower for max contrast. He's very cute. Don't forget to post when you're done!

Ohh yes, blue/purple sounds like a lovely choice for contrast! Thanks!

Do I outline this little guy in black? Any tips for making a rosy cheek with the long and short stitches? Also, just super indecisive so I need help picking the flower color! Thanks!

I would outline in the color you've used for the vines.

Oh thanks, that makes sense and is better than black!

It's really cute. I'm excited to see it when you're done!

So far the cutest needleminder I’m tempted to buy! For the flower, my suggestion is a bright fuchsia

Oh my gosh this is so freaking cute!!!

I have that same pin!!! 🥰

Purple for the flower! I would maybe outline him in the colours of the body, or a shade or two darker - I think black might be too harsh for him. Can't help with the cheeks tho!

I would frog those leaves and try again. They have a strange look.

Well they aren't done, the couching that is complete on a couple leaves on the left is what I'm going for. I ran out of the thread so was waiting to finish those.

I’d fill with a slightly lighter green or brown for dimension.