Blue Heron with Olive Accents Cross-Stitch
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Great blue herons are North America's largest wading birds, known for their patient hunting stance and lightning-fast strikes in shallow water. Their distinctive blue-gray plumage, combined with darker flight feathers and warm buff tones along the neck, make them instantly recognizable. These solitary hunters can stand motionless for long periods, waiting for fish, frogs, and small mammals to venture within striking distance—a behavior that captures perfectly the contemplative poise this cross-stitch pattern conveys.
- Stitch count: 114 x 92
- 6 colors in the palette
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114 x 92 stitches 6 colors
Pattern description
This striking heron pattern captures a wading bird in cool, jewel-toned blues with warm olive-green accents and coral highlights. The design uses six DMC thread colors to create dimensional plumage and a graceful S-curve pose across 114 x 114 stitches, making it an engaging intermediate project. The asymmetrical composition and layered color transitions demand attention to thread placement but reward with a sophisticated, nature-inspired piece perfect for a bird lover's workspace or bedroom.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 114 x 92 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.1 x 6.6 inches or 207 x 167 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14 x 12.5 inches or 357 x 317 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
