Warm Golden Phoenix in Flight
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The phoenix is one of mythology's most enduring symbols, found across Egyptian, Greek, Persian, and Chinese traditions. In legend, this magnificent bird is reborn from its own ashes, making it an eternal emblem of renewal, resilience, and transformation. Its characteristic features—brilliant plumage, an arching neck, and sweeping tail feathers—have inspired artists for millennia. The phoenix represents hope after hardship and the cyclical nature of life itself, a powerful metaphor that transcends culture and time.
- Stitch count: 158 x 204
- 20 colors in the palette
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158 x 204 stitches 20 colors
Pattern description
This ethereal phoenix rises in rich golden and warm amber tones, a majestic embroidery rendered in 20 DMC thread colors across 158 x 158 stitches. The bird's graceful silhouette features sweeping feathers that curl and fan outward, with decorative scrollwork echoing its wings. Advanced stitchers will appreciate the color gradations that bring dimension to the plumage, transitioning from deep bronze to bright yellow.
Creating this counted cross-stitch pattern demands patience and careful attention to the intricate color transitions that define the phoenix's form. On 14-count Aida fabric, this project becomes an engaging meditation on shading and placement. The warm palette makes it perfect for framing above a fireplace or adding mythical elegance to a needlework collection—ideal for those who love fantastical creatures and the symbolism of renewal that the phoenix represents.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 158 x 204 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.3 x 14.6 inches or 287 x 370 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.2 x 20.5 inches or 437 x 520 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
