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.
Mill Hill Christmas ornament designed by Jim Shore featuring Santa Claus watching a cardinal sitting atop his birdhouse. br> The kit includes beads, antique brown perforated paper, needles, floss, chart and instructions. Finished size: 3.71" x 5"
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".
Kit includes: glass beads, glass or crystal treasures, perforated paper, floss, needles, pin back and chart with instructions. Finished size: 2" x 2.75"
Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring An adorable Christmas Gnome with his cardinal friend next to a sign post saying "Merry Christmas"
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 68 x 59. Finished size: 4.86" x 4.21".
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".
Note from the designer: "Aren't cardinals just the sweetest little songbirds? They are beautiful no matter the season, and the females are my very favorites. Even as a child, I remember thinking their soft brown feathers were the most beautiful color. When I designed this, I couldn't decide if I... Read more
Design stitch count is 153w x 216h, finished size is approximately 11" x 15.5" on 14ct. fabric. Our model is stitched on 28ct. stormy night Lugana over 2 threads. The design is embellished with 47 rich red antique seed beads. It is also adorned with 6 extra extra small red glitter simple button buttons, 2 small metallic gold star buttons and 1 extra small metallic gold star button.
Cross stitch kit from Design Works featuring fun Christmas designs, perfect for making ornaments! This kit comes complete with, #14 Count Plastic Canvas, 100% cotton embroidery floss, beads, bells, needles, and fully illustrated chart with instructions.
Cross stitch kit from Design Works featuring a fun Christmas design, perfect for a personalized stocking! This kit comes complete with, 14 count Sparkle Aida fabric, 100% cotton embroidery floss, #24 tapestry needle, fabric stocking back, and fully illustrated instructions.
Cross stitch pattern from Heart in Hand Needleart featuring an animal for every season and the phrase "The Seasons"!
Model stitched on 32 ct old stationary linen using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 103w x 103h, Seasonal Etching; 169w x 11h, The Seasons. Approx. finished size is 6.5" x 6.5, Seasonal Etchings; 10.5" x "0.06, The Seasons.
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
It's Wintertime in the city with ice skating mice, sledding snowmen, a chocolate shop, red cardinals, and snow covered houses. Inverno in citta english translation, winter in the city.
Model stitched on 32ct Natural Belfast Linen using DMC thread.
Stitch count: 235 x 263.
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.
From Lizzie Kate's Christmas Blessings series. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Mushroom Lugana (or similar fabric) with Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works floss and DMC. Comes with star charm. Stitch Count: 32W x 32H. Finished size: 2" x 2". See LizzieKate.com for the free border and instructions for the entire series ornament style.
"Silent Night, Holy Night." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Smokey Pearl Cashel linen with DMC or Anchor floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads, Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 106W x 104H
Model stitched over one and over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Storm Belfast linen by Picture This Plus with DMC floss and Kreinik blending filament. Shown finished two different ways. With snowflakes around the border. Stitch Count: 67W x 71H. Design Size: 5" x 5" (also requires Mill Hill bead #42010). With wording around the border, stitch count is 75W x 80H. Design Size: 5" x 5"
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Perforated Plastic with DMC or Anchor floss, Weeks Dye Works thread (or DMC 869), Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending thread, and Mill Hill beads. Stitch Count: 49W x 49H.
This wintertime pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features the phrase "Winter Forest" with a cute scene of foxes enjoying the snowfall.
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. blue or gray linen using DMC, Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye Works, and Silk'n Colors threads. Stitch count is 112w x 107h and finished size is 7" x 6.69".
Relax at home and work on a mini-cross stitch with this great kit for beginners! Includes: 3" bamboo hoop frame, 4.3" square canvas to stitch on, color threads, and 1 needle. Plus one pattern guide and helpful tips on getting started. Happy stitching!
Cross stitch pattern from Wildflower Stitching featuring a cardinal with the phrase "Winter's Blessing"!
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dwarf from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 150 x 125. Finished size is 7.5" x 6.25".
Did you know that a group of cardinals is called a "radiance?" This year the holiday card features radiant cardinals enjoying a gingerbread bird house! I couldn't decide which version I liked best so I included both.
The model is stitched on 40 count linen using Weeks Dye Works,... Read more