Stork Border with Water Lily Center
Explore more patterns
Download the free PDF chart once you sign in.
Did you know?
Storks have held symbolic significance across many cultures for centuries, representing fertility, prosperity, and the arrival of new life. In European folklore and heraldry, the stork emerged as a noble bird, particularly revered in Dutch and German traditions where it appeared on coats of arms and decorative tiles. Their long legs and deliberate movements made them iconic subjects in folk art and needlework, where they often framed more delicate natural scenes—a compositional choice that mirrors the boundary between the cultivated and the wild, the decorative and the peaceful.
- Stitch count: 227 x 227
- 23 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 98 times
227 x 227 stitches 23 colors
Pattern description
Sixteen stork sentries stand watch around the perimeter of this sophisticated cushion cover, their navy bodies and red legs creating a striking folk-art border that frames a serene waterscape center. The composition pairs two distinct aesthetic worlds: a geometric outer frame anchors the repeating storks in formal rows, while the inner panel shifts to naturalistic wetland scenery with water lilies, reeds, and soft blue water. At 227 × 227 stitches across 23 DMC thread colors, this advanced counted cross-stitch pattern demands precision and patience, rewarding the experienced stitcher with a design that balances ornamental border tradition with peaceful botanical detail—perfect for a statement throw cushion or upholstered wall hanging.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 227 x 227 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 16.2 x 16.2 inches or 412 x 412 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22.1 x 22.1 inches or 562 x 562 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
