Golden pheasant in warm rustic tones
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Pheasants are ground-dwelling game birds celebrated for their striking plumage, particularly males whose iridescent feathers shift between bronze, gold, and emerald depending on light. Native to Asia and introduced worldwide for hunting and ornament, they're known for explosive, whirring flight when flushed from cover—a moment of sudden, dramatic action that embodies their wild nature.
- Stitch count: 109 x 61
- 18 colors in the palette
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109 x 61 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate needlework captures a pheasant in dynamic mid-flight, wings spread wide with rich golden-yellow plumage accented by dark brown and black feathering. The 109×109 stitch count uses 18 DMC thread colors to build depth and movement across the bird's body, from the vibrant chest to the detailed wing patterns. The warm, earthy palette creates a rustic, naturalistic mood ideal for framing in a cabin or farmhouse setting, while the counted cross-stitch technique on Aida fabric offers satisfying complexity without overwhelming intermediate stitchers.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 109 x 61 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.8 x 4.4 inches or 198 x 111 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.7 x 10.3 inches or 348 x 261 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
