Blue Jay with Jewel-Toned Flowers
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The blue jay is one of North America's most recognizable and vocal songbirds, known for its bold personality and striking plumage. These intelligent corvids are social creatures often seen in small flocks, with distinctive black and white head markings and brilliant blue upper parts that serve both as camouflage among dappled sunlight and as a signal of the bird's robust health and vitality to potential mates.
- Stitch count: 64 x 54
- 13 colors in the palette
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64 x 54 stitches 13 colors
Pattern description
A vibrant blue jay perches gracefully above a spray of delicate blossoms in this 64×64 counted cross-stitch design. The bird's distinctive markings—rich navy and white head stripes, bright cyan wing details, and golden-yellow accents—are rendered with surprising detail across just 64 stitches, making this pattern a rewarding intermediate project.
The color palette draws from 13 DMC thread colors, balancing cool blues and cyans with warm coral, pink, and sunny yellow tones. Below the jay, red and pink flowers with green foliage create a complementary garden scene, grounding the design with natural beauty and seasonal charm that works year-round.
Whether framed as wall art, stitched into a greeting card, or incorporated into a small pillow, this needlework captures the lively spirit of backyard birdwatching. The finished piece makes a thoughtful gift for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts, or a bright accent for a cottage or kitchen space.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 64 x 54 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.6 x 3.9 inches or 116 x 98 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.5 x 9.8 inches or 266 x 248 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
