Jewel-Toned Phoenix in Bold Red Flight
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The phoenix is one of mythology's most enduring symbols of renewal and resurrection, originating in ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman tradition. According to legend, this magnificent bird cycles through death and rebirth, immolating itself in flame and rising anew from its own ashes—a metaphor embraced across cultures for resilience, transformation, and eternal hope. In medieval European heraldry and Renaissance art, the phoenix became a symbol of immortality and triumph over adversity, often depicted with dramatically fanned wings and surrounded by fire, much as this cross-stitch interprets it in jewel-toned thread.
- Stitch count: 80 x 185
- 9 colors in the palette
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80 x 185 stitches 9 colors
Pattern description
This fiery phoenix rises in rich garnet, scarlet, and gold—a classic mythological creature rendered in warm, saturated hues that glow against the pale linen ground. At 80 x 80 stitches with nine DMC colors, the design balances intermediate-level complexity with striking visual impact, capturing the phoenix's iconic arched wings and dramatic posture in counted cross stitch. The color palette shifts from deep burgundy at the crown to vibrant reds and golden-orange accents in the lower body, creating depth and movement across the compact 80-stitch canvas.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 80 x 185 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.7 x 13.2 inches or 145 x 336 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.6 x 19.1 inches or 295 x 486 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
