Jewel-Toned Kingfisher on Aquatic Reeds
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Kingfishers are among the most colorful and skilled fishing birds in the world, found on nearly every continent. Their iridescent plumage—particularly the striking blues and oranges visible in this design—serves both as camouflage in dappled water-light and as a signal of health and vitality to potential mates. These compact hunters have outsized heads, powerful beaks, and exceptional eyesight that lets them spot prey beneath the water's surface from considerable heights. A kingfisher can dive at speeds approaching 25 mph, making them one of nature's most dramatic and efficient predators.
- Stitch count: 124 x 158
- 18 colors in the palette
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124 x 158 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This striking kingfisher pattern captures the bird in brilliant jewel tones—sapphire and cerulean blues, vibrant orange-red accents, and deep teal highlights—creating a rich, sophisticated color palette. Perched among stylized reed stems in soft sage and olive greens, the composition balances intricate detail with clean, graphic appeal. At 124 × 124 stitches with 18 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-level design rewards careful color placement with a polished, gallery-worthy result.
The counted cross stitch technique brings out the kingfisher's scaled plumage beautifully, with layers of blue creating dimension across the wings and body. Stitched on Aida fabric, the pattern's moderate stitch count and well-defined color blocks make it accessible to embroiderers with foundational skills but enough complexity to hold visual interest throughout. This design works wonderfully as a framed wall piece, bringing nature-inspired elegance to any room or as a thoughtful handmade gift for bird lovers.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 124 x 158 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.9 x 11.3 inches or 225 x 287 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.8 x 17.2 inches or 375 x 437 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
