Designer's Note: In late 2022, seemingly out of nowhere, I started seeing a family of cardinals in our yard. Soon after, I learned about the legend of the cardinal and how cardinals are loved ones visiting after they have passed on. My husband and I experienced three significant losses in our... Read more about Cardinal's Promise - Cross Stitch Pattern

"Cardinals appear when loved ones are near"

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 28ct Aqua Blue Light Linen with Requires 12 colors of Sulky Petites, 1 color of Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid, and 4 colors of Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 118w X 99h. Design Area: 8-3/8"w X 7"h.

Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Soft Porcelain linen from Luminous Fibers using Classic Colorworks, DMC floss and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 91H x 73W. Finished Size: 5" x 4"

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me featuring a portrait of a beautiful goldfinch!

Recommended fabric is white 14 count aida. Model stitched with DMC floss and Kreinik #8 braid. Stitch count: 73w x 113h. Finished size: 5.25" x 8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs two cardinals sitting on a spool!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Balmoral Lugana by Colour and Cotton using DMC and Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 127 x 97.

Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring a lovely red Christmas cardinal!

Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida in the color of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 57 x 59. Finished size: 4.07" x 4.21".

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring cardinals celebrating Valentines day!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count or 28 count fabric of your choice using DMC floss threads. Stitch count is 84w x 84h

Welcome messengers of peace and goodwill, the crimson cardinals are perched for all to admire upon a winter's pine branch. Beautifully designed to be completed with your loved one's name. This classic, tranquil scene is the perfect finishing touch to any ornament, holiday sign, pillow or stocking... Read more about Christmas Cardinals - Cross Stitch Pattern

Note from designer: Love is the third offering in my Birds of Color Series and this one focuses on the color red. What bird better represents the color red than the cardinal and his lovely female counterpart? As with other colors, the color red represents several different meanings including anger,... Read more about Love - Birds Of Color #3 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design from Erin Elizabeth features a beautiful Cardinal sitting on a winter tree branch with pine cones.

Stitched on 32 count Stormy Night linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 105 x 133. Finished size is 3.3" x 4.2" for 32 count fabric.

As we round out the end of the year and the WordyBirds series, we close with these two beautiful cardinals visiting a sweet snowman. With some pines and poinsettias, spreading Christmas cheer is simple and stitch-worthy!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Mojito Smoothie Lugana by Grace Notes with DMC floss. The stitch count is 117 x 71 and the finished size is 7.3" x 4.4".

Cross stitch pattern from Tiny Modernest featuring an adorable cardinal surrounded by a Christmas wreath!

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Tea Dyes Lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count is 44w x 42h.

Celebrate the beauty of winter with A Cardinal Christmas, featuring a brilliant red cardinal resting on a snowy birdhouse surrounded by evergreens and festive holly. A joyful stitch that brings warmth and classic charm to your home during the holidays.

Pattern is stitched on 16 ct fabric using DMC floss. Stitch count is 110 x 110. Finished Size: 6.88? x 6.88?.

This cross stitch pattern from Pigeon Coop features a cheery cardinal!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count Oatmeal colored Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count is 61 x 59. Finished size is 4.36" x 4.21".

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring an winter bird for the month of December!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 80w x 80h. Finished size on 14/28 Ct is 5.71" x 5.71".

Cross stitch pattern from Happiness Is Heartmade featuring a cat and cardinal enjoying Christmas decorations!

Pattern is stitched on the fabric of your choice using DMC threads. Stitch count is 53w x 81h. Finished size on 14/28 ct is 3.79" x 5.79".

This is the 12th and final release of a 12-month BOTM series: Birds and Flowers. Each month in 2018 I released a pretty, bird/floral themed biscornu chart to match the season.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. The stitch count is 65 x 65 and has a finished size of 4.6" x 4.6" on 14-count Aida.

Cross stitch pattern from Kitty and Me in the shape of a stocking featuring a cardinal perched among holly berries and the word "Noel".

Model stitched over 2 on 28 ct mint Cashel linen fabric with DMC thread and Kreinik #4 braid. Stitch Count: 114w x 157h. Finished size: 8 1/8" x 11 1/8". Designed by Pamela Kellogg.

Cross stitch pattern from Heartstring Samplery featuring four festive designs!

Note from the designer:

As we were approaching the Christmas season of 2020, the oncoming pandemic Winter seemed to loom endlessly, and I found myself desperately clinging to only the most... Read more about Merry Birds - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring a bird with the phrase "Wherever there are birds there is hope"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct using Classic Colorworks, DMC, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch Count: 170 x 152.

Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring a Cardinal design

Model stitched on 14 ct. White Aida using DMC thread. Stitch count: 136w x 101h

Cross stitch pattern from Robin Pickens featuring a cardinal in winter on a pine cone!

Pattern is stitched on Prim 25 count Lugana by Lori Holt using DMC floss. Stitch count is 66 x 95. Finished size is 25 count Lugana (over two): 5 3/8" x 7 5/8".

This is a reprint of a previously discontinued pattern from Blackbird Designs and features birds as well as "lollipop" style flowers.

The model was stitched over 2 threads on coffee-stained 32ct Olde Town Blence from R&R Reproductions with Needlepoint Inc silks. Stitch Count: 170W x... Read more about Birds of a Feather - Cross Stitch Pattern