Jewel-Toned Bird with Gradient Wings
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Birds have captivated human imagination across cultures for millennia, symbolizing freedom, grace, and transcendence in art and mythology. Their ability to move through three-dimensional space—a gift humans lacked for most of history—made them natural metaphors for the soul, the spirit, and aspiration itself.
- Stitch count: 78 x 64
- 23 colors in the palette
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78 x 64 stitches 23 colors
Pattern description
A pixelated bird takes flight in this intermediate counted cross-stitch pattern, rendered in a striking jewel-tone palette that shifts from emerald green through cyan and purple to deep navy. The design spans 78 × 78 stitches and requires 23 DMC thread colors, making it an engaging project for stitchers ready to move beyond simple designs.
The composition captures the bird in profile, wings extended in graceful motion, with a long trailing tail. Color gradients create dimension across the wings, moving from cool turquoise in the upper register to warm magenta and burgundy in the lower section, giving the piece visual depth.
This pattern works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and translates well as a framed needlework piece or decorative pillow. The intermediate skill level rewards careful thread selection and attention to the gradient transitions—rewarding work for those seeking a project with complexity and visual payoff in a manageable stitch count.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 78 x 64 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.6 x 4.6 inches or 142 x 116 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.5 x 10.5 inches or 292 x 266 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
