Warm Brown Owl with Golden Eyes
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Owls have captivated human imagination across cultures for millennia, symbolizing wisdom, vigilance, and mystery. With their distinctive forward-facing eyes and silent flight, these raptors are perfectly adapted nocturnal hunters. Their ability to rotate their heads nearly 270 degrees and their enormous eyes relative to body size make them remarkable predators, equally at home in forests, grasslands, and even urban environments worldwide.
- Stitch count: 75 x 108
- 14 colors in the palette
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75 x 108 stitches 14 colors
Pattern description
This charming counted cross-stitch owl captures a woodland friend in earthy, rustic tones. The design features rich chocolate brown plumage contrasted against cream-colored facial markings and breast, with striking golden-yellow eyes that seem to gaze directly outward. At 75×75 stitches using 14 DMC thread colors, it strikes an ideal balance for intermediate needleworkers seeking a project with satisfying complexity without overwhelming detail.
The owl's composition—centered and symmetrical—makes it equally suited for framed wall art in a nursery, child's bedroom, or woodland-themed décor. The warm, earthy palette creates an inviting, naturalistic mood that complements both traditional and modern interiors. Stitchers will appreciate the variety of shades required to build depth in the feathering and the striking eye detail that brings immediate personality to the finished piece. This pattern works beautifully on cream or natural Aida fabric, allowing the warm tones to shine.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 75 x 108 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.4 x 7.7 inches or 136 x 196 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.3 x 13.6 inches or 286 x 346 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
