Golden bird in flight, muted green wings
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Birds have captivated human imagination and artistic tradition for millennia, symbolizing freedom, grace, and transcendence across cultures. In medieval bestiaries and Renaissance art, birds in flight became shorthand for the soul's ascent and spiritual aspiration. The posture of this particular bird—wings fully extended and body rising—echoes centuries of artistic convention that uses upward flight to convey uplift and hope. Golden hues, historically associated with the divine or precious, reinforce this symbolic weight, making avian imagery one of the most enduring and emotionally resonant subjects in decorative needlework and fine art alike.
- Stitch count: 100 x 68
- 6 colors in the palette
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100 x 68 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate cross-stitch pattern captures a bird mid-flight in bold golden yellows and soft olive-greens, rendered in six DMC thread colors across a 100×100 stitch count. The composition is dynamic and uncluttered, with the bird's wings spread wide and its body stretched in a graceful ascending pose. The warm yellow tones of the plumage contrast softly against the cooler, muted green accents that suggest foliage or depth, creating visual balance without overwhelming detail. At intermediate skill level, the pattern offers a satisfying challenge in color blending and directional stitching, making it ideal for stitchers ready to move beyond simple solid blocks into more nuanced, organic forms.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 100 x 68 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 7.1 x 4.9 inches or 181 x 123 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13 x 10.8 inches or 331 x 273 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
