Winter Bird on Snowy Branch with Cottage
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Northern cardinals are year-round residents across eastern North America, and their brilliant red plumage makes them beloved winter visitors at feeders when the landscape turns snowy. Males are the iconic bright red; they sing to defend territory and attract mates. Despite freezing temperatures, cardinals fluff their feathers for insulation and can survive harsh winters if food remains available.
- Stitch count: 188 x 95
- 28 colors in the palette
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188 x 95 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
A cardinal perches on a frost-laden branch, its warm russet plumage striking against the cool blue-grey sky and snow-dusted evergreens beyond. This charming composition captures the quiet beauty of a winter landscape, where a cozy cottage nestles among frosted pines in the middle distance. The 188 x 188 stitch count creates an intimate, detailed scene perfect for advanced needleworkers seeking a seasonal treasure.
Working with 28 DMC thread colors builds depth and dimension across this counted cross-stitch design. The palette shifts from warm oranges and reds in the cardinal to soft creams and cool greys in the snow, encouraging careful thread selection and blending for a polished final piece. On 14-count Aida, the finished work measures approximately 13.5 x 13.5 inches—a substantial, displayable size ideal for framing above a winter mantelpiece or gifting to bird-lovers and holiday enthusiasts alike.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 188 x 95 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 13.4 x 6.8 inches or 341 x 172 mm
Suggested Material Size: 19.3 x 12.7 inches or 491 x 322 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
