Bold Bee with Black and Gold
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Honeybees are among nature's most crucial pollinators, visiting millions of flowers to gather nectar and pollen—a single bee may visit 50 to 100 flowers in a foraging trip. Their iconic striped bodies serve as a warning signal to predators, advertising their ability to sting in defense of the hive. Bees are highly social creatures that communicate through intricate dances, sharing the location of food sources with their hive mates in a remarkable display of insect intelligence and cooperation.
- Stitch count: 51 x 41
- 10 colors in the palette
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51 x 41 stitches 10 colors
Pattern description
This bright, bold bee pattern captures the insect in striking contrasts: deep black markings set against vibrant golden-yellow striping, with delicate gray-white wings extended in flight. At 51 × 51 stitches, the design is compact yet packed with visual impact, making it an ideal intermediate-level project for stitchers ready to work with multiple thread colors and crisp color transitions.
The 10 DMC thread palette ensures rich dimensionality across the bee's body, wings, and antennae. Stitched on Aida fabric, this counted cross-stitch pattern works beautifully as a framed accent piece or added to a larger needlework composition—a natural choice for spring and summer décor, garden-themed rooms, or as a thoughtful gift for beekeepers and nature lovers alike.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 51 x 41 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.6 x 2.9 inches or 93 x 74 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.5 x 8.8 inches or 243 x 224 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
