Deep-blue swallow in jewel-toned flight
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Swallows are among the most acrobatic flyers in the bird world, darting and pivoting through the air to catch insects on the wing. Their streamlined bodies, long pointed wings, and deeply forked tails are perfectly adapted for agility and speed. Across cultures, swallows have symbolized freedom, grace, and homecoming—they were thought to carry souls and were believed to always find their way back to the same nest each spring.
- Stitch count: 59 x 54
- 4 colors in the palette
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59 x 54 stitches 4 colors
Pattern description
A diving swallow rendered in cool, jewel-toned blues makes a striking compact pattern for beginners. The 59 × 59 stitch count keeps the project quick and satisfying on Aida fabric, using just four DMC thread colors in shades of deep indigo and turquoise to create dimensional shading across the bird's wings and body. The composition captures the swallow mid-flight with dynamic angled wings, perfect for framing as a small needlework accent or gift. Its rich color palette and achievable skill level make it ideal for stitchers building confidence with basic counted cross-stitch technique.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 59 x 54 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.2 x 3.9 inches or 107 x 98 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.1 x 9.8 inches or 257 x 248 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
