Jewel-Toned Starling in Cool Blue
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Starlings are highly social, intelligent songbirds found across the Northern Hemisphere. Known for their striking iridescent plumage that shifts between deep blue, purple, and green depending on light, they're also famous for their remarkable vocal abilities and complex murmurations—coordinated aerial displays performed by flocks numbering in the thousands.
- Stitch count: 121 x 127
- 23 colors in the palette
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121 x 127 stitches 23 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch pattern captures a starling in rich, muted blue and slate tones with delicate cream and pale gold accents. The 121 x 121 stitch count makes it a satisfying intermediate project that works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric. The 23 DMC thread colors create subtle depth and dimensional feathering across the bird's compact form.
Starlings are beloved backyard visitors, and this design translates their iridescent plumage into a cool, contemplative needlework piece. The composed pose and careful color blending make it ideal for bird enthusiasts or as a nature-focused home accent. The finished piece would frame elegantly as a small portrait or integrate into a gallery wall of ornithological embroidery designs.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 121 x 127 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 9.1 inches or 220 x 230 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 15 inches or 370 x 380 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
