This piece captures the winter magic in the woods. Falling snow and one brilliant cardinal taking off into the winter air. Did you spot the little treehouse behind him?
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.
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".
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 about Cardinal Kin - Cross Stitch Pattern
In a wee pine grove, a radiance of five Chilly Cardinals are gathered in treetops collecting snowflakes for making snow crystals. A pine garland with juicy red berries and numbers from 0-9 frame the top and bottom of this whimsical design. Completing this sampler is a lowercase alphabet that is... Read more about Chilly Cardinals Sampler - Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from New York Dreamer featuring a cute snowman with a large bird standing a holly branch.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Stormy Cloud with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art, Classic Colorworks, and DMC floss. The stitch count is 106 x 100 and the finished size is 6.63" x 6.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Autumn Lane Stitchery featuring a lovely winter village at night!
Patterns stitched on 28 count or 32 count Blue Moon linen from BeStitchMe using DMC. Stitch count is 95 x 150 stitches. Finished size on 28 Ct is 6.8" x 10.7". Finished size on 32 Ct is 5.9" x 9.4".
Bring the beauty of winter stitching to life with Winter's Song. Featuring a vibrant blue jay perched on holly alongside a snow-covered barn and falling snowflakes, this design captures the quiet charm of the season. A perfect complement to last year's Winter's Blessing, it pairs... Read more about Winter's Song - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch pattern from Jeannette Douglas Designs featuring two winter birds around a Christmas tree!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax using Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks, and Roxy Floss threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 75 x 81. Finished size is 4.17" x 4.5"
Cross-stitching is a wonderful and fascinating hobby, which, as we are sure, many of you enjoy in your free time. But if you have a desire to expand your creative possibilities and try something new, we offer you wonderful cross-stitch kits on a wooden base from "Wonderland Crafts".... Read more about Summer House 3D - Cross Stitch Kit
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitching With The Housewives featuring a cute holiday design with Santa Claus holding geese and cardinals with holly and other animals around.
Model stitched on 28 count fabric with Classic Colorworks floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 98 x 98 and the finished size is approx. 7" x 7".
This festive little raccoon is all bundled up for winter fun! Dressed in a starry red hat, cozy coat, and cheerful green scarf, he's joined by his cardinal friends for a snowy day of holiday cheer. Surrounded by delicate snowflakes, this playful design is sure to bring warmth and whimsy to your... Read more about Rockin' Raccoon Christmas - Cross Stitch Pattern
Introducing Percy the Pelican. A Companion piece to Summers at the Beach, a retreat exclusive for Barefoot Needlearts. Percy is a perky pelican who is patiently waiting for his next meal.
Stitched on 32 count fabric using DMC and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 56w x 86h. Finished size is 3" x 5.43".
Cross stitch pattern from The Artsy Housewife featuring a regal crow lording over a home covered in flowers!
Queenie is stitched on 40 ct Steel by Fiber on a Whim 1 over 2 with a variety of overdyed thread and a full DMC conversion. You will need 3 skeins of DMC 310 and 2 skeins of Carrot... Read more about Queenie - Cross Stitch Pattern
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Cosford Rise Stitchery featuring adorable peacocks!
Patterns are stitched on 32 ct Antique Ivory and 36 ct Vintage Country Mocha using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch counts:
Sewing Box 135 x 137
Scissor Fob 28 x 28
Needle Booklet Cover 58 x 63
Pin Cushion 35 x 44
Cross stitch pattern from Yasmin's Made With Love featuring birds perched in a tree!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Tea Stains by Fabric Flair using Foxy Floss Co. threads (Chick, Objective, Sunflower, Creamsicle, Wascally Wabbit, Bing, Molly, Off topic, Royal, and Pump(kin) Up the Jam). Stitch count is 138 x 100.