Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a charming cardinal giving a Christmas candy cane to the moon!
Model stitched on 28 count Raw Natural Cashel fabric using The Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch count: 67 x 80. Finished size is 4.79 in wide X 5.71 in high.
A second cardinal sits perched on a snow-covered star next to his moon companion. But in an instant, he takes off in a blur of crimson, following his friend into the deep winter night.
Model stitched on 16 ct aida with DMC floss. Stitch count is 64 x 67 and the finished size is 4" x 4.2".
To add to my growing flock of birds, this piece was adapted from a French antique in my collection. The original has been adapted to simplify the colour palette and make the birds more vibrant. The original stitcher's name has been charted for those who want to include it.