Ostrich Chase at Golden Sunset
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The ostrich is Africa's largest living bird, flightless yet capable of reaching speeds up to 45 mph when threatened. When cornered, ostriches employ powerful kicks as their primary defense, making them formidable despite their inability to fly. Their silhouettes on open savanna are iconic symbols of the African wilderness and the delicate balance between predator and prey.
- Stitch count: 240 x 158
- 30 colors in the palette
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240 x 158 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
Watch three ostriches flee across an African savanna as the sun melts into the horizon. This 240×240 stitch counted cross-stitch captures movement and drama in silhouette, with a solitary acacia tree standing sentinel against glowing yellows and warm peach tones. The composition draws the eye left to right, following the birds' desperate sprint toward safety.
The advanced 30-color palette creates depth through layered earth tones, burnt orange, and cream highlights that illuminate the sky behind the tree. Working this predator-prey scene on Aida fabric demands careful attention to color transitions and the precise pixelated forms that bring the dynamic scene to life. The result is a striking wildlife narrative—perfect for anyone captivated by African landscapes and nature's raw tensions.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 240 x 158 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 17.1 x 11.3 inches or 435 x 287 mm
Suggested Material Size: 23 x 17.2 inches or 585 x 437 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
