Warm Rustic Bird With Outstretched Wings
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Birds in flight have captivated artists across cultures for centuries—representing freedom, grace, and the beauty of movement through air. The outstretched-wing pose is a classic artistic choice, capturing that suspended moment of weightlessness and power that makes flight such a compelling subject for embroidery and needlework.
- Stitch count: 55 x 69
- 9 colors in the palette
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55 x 69 stitches 9 colors
Pattern description
This beginner-friendly counted cross-stitch features a single bird rendered in warm earth tones—rich browns, soft golds, and peachy pastels—captured mid-flight with wings dramatically spread. The 55 × 55 stitch count makes it an ideal first project, requiring just nine DMC thread colors and fitting neatly onto a standard-sized Aida fabric hoop or small finished piece.
The composition emphasizes movement and grace, with the bird's body layered in gradient shades that create subtle dimension without complex shading techniques. Its rustic color palette suits cottage décor, farmhouse themes, or nature-inspired stitching collections. At beginner level, the straightforward pixel-based bird shape translates easily to counted stitches, making this pattern perfect for learning consistent tension and color transitions while producing a charming wall accent or framed gift.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 55 x 69 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 3.9 x 4.9 inches or 100 x 125 mm
Suggested Material Size: 9.8 x 10.8 inches or 250 x 275 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
