Wading Pelican Among Coastal Marsh Greens
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Pelicans are remarkable wading birds found on nearly every continent, known for their massive throat pouch and collaborative hunting behavior. These skilled fishers can dive from great heights or scoop prey while floating, and they often gather in flocks along coastlines, estuaries, and inland waterways. The curved, elegant posture visible here—with the distinctive long neck and focused stance—is characteristic of a pelican at rest or in shallow-water foraging mode, a behavior witnessed countless times across marshes and beach communities worldwide.
- Stitch count: 167 x 114
- 50 colors in the palette
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167 x 114 stitches 50 colors
Pattern description
A solitary pelican wades through shallow coastal waters in this 167-stitch counted cross-stitch design, captured in soft, muted earth tones and sage greens that evoke a quiet waterside moment. The composition emphasizes the bird's elegant curved neck and focused posture against a naturalistic backdrop of reeds and water, rendered across 50 DMC thread colors in an advanced-level pattern. The gentle color palette—cream, soft blue-gray, muted olive, and tan—creates a serene, contemplative mood ideal for nature lovers seeking a calming needlework project that rewards patient, detailed stitching.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 167 x 114 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.9 x 8.1 inches or 303 x 207 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.8 x 14 inches or 453 x 357 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
