Iridescent Bird with Pastel Rainbow Wings
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Birds have captivated human imagination across cultures as symbols of freedom, grace, and transformation. Their ability to paint the sky with movement and their remarkable diversity of form and color—from the iridescent sheen of hummingbird feathers to the sweeping wingspans of eagles—makes them enduring subjects in both fine art and decorative needlework. The soft, luminous quality of this particular bird's rendering echoes how light refracts through feathers in nature, turning simple structure into something magical and alive.
- Stitch count: 149 x 127
- 50 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 128 times
149 x 127 stitches 50 colors
Pattern description
This ethereal cross-stitch design captures a bird in soft, dreamy pastels—cool blues and teals forming the head and body, while wings shimmer in graduated hues from blush pink through butter yellow to seafoam green. The 149×149 counted-stitch pattern uses 50 DMC thread colors to achieve a watercolor-like translucence, making it an advanced needlework project ideal for experienced stitchers seeking a meditative, intricate challenge. Perfect for a nursery, bedroom, or gallery wall, the delicate color transitions and refined composition reward careful attention to each subtle shade variation.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 149 x 127 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 10.6 x 9.1 inches or 270 x 230 mm
Suggested Material Size: 16.5 x 15 inches or 420 x 380 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
