Hummingbird and Flower Jewel-Toned Cross-Stitch
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Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of true hovering flight, achieved through rapid wing beats—up to 80 times per second in many species—that allow them to feed on nectar while suspended motionless in air. Their metabolic rate is extraordinarily high; they must consume roughly half their body weight in sugar daily to fuel this aerial acrobatics. Despite their tiny size, hummingbirds are fiercely territorial and can dive at speeds exceeding 60 mph to defend preferred flowering plants, making them among nature's most agile and determined fliers.
- Stitch count: 167 x 100
- 30 colors in the palette
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167 x 100 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This 167×167 stitch pattern captures a hummingbird in mid-flight with rich jewel tones—deep teals, warm browns, and a striking crimson wing patch—hovering above delicate green plants. The advanced 30-color palette rewards experienced stitchers with sophisticated color transitions that bring depth to the bird's feathered body and luminous beak. Stitched on Aida fabric with DMC threads, this composition balances the dynamic diagonal movement of the bird against the calm vertical stems below, creating visual rhythm across the canvas. Perfect for framing as a nature study or gifting to wildlife enthusiasts, this needlework project combines technical complexity with the meditative satisfaction of counted cross stitch.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 167 x 100 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.9 x 7.1 inches or 303 x 181 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.8 x 13 inches or 453 x 331 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
