Bright Blue Indigo Bunting on Warm Foliage
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The indigo bunting is one of North America's most striking songbirds, its brilliant blue plumage unmistakable in summer woodlands and field edges from the eastern United States to Central America. The males' vivid cobalt coloring, which can appear almost luminescent in bright sunlight, serves as a visual signal to females and rivals during breeding season. Despite their jewel-like appearance, indigo buntings are relatively small finches, often overlooked until they sing—their clear, energetic warble is a signature sound of late spring and summer mornings across their range.
- Stitch count: 112 x 84
- 30 colors in the palette
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112 x 84 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Capture the brilliant azure plumage of an indigo bunting perched against a warm, autumnal backdrop in this 112 x 112 stitch counted cross-stitch pattern. The design features the bird's distinctive cobalt head and body in striking contrast to earthy gold, orange, and rust tones that fill the background, creating a jewel-like composition ideal for intermediate stitchers seeking visual impact.
This pattern calls for 30 DMC thread colors to render the bunting's complex coloring—from deep navy wing details to bright sky-blue highlights on the crown and back. The warm foliage backdrop provides both a pleasing color complement and a peaceful forest-perch mood, making this an excellent choice for nature lovers and birdwatchers. Stitched on standard Aida fabric with the included DMC palette, the finished piece brings vibrant wildlife imagery into any room and works beautifully as a gift for bird enthusiasts or as a focal-point wall accent in a cottage or naturalist's space.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 112 x 84 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8 x 6 inches or 203 x 152 mm
Suggested Material Size: 13.9 x 11.9 inches or 353 x 302 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
