OCF – CHAT 085 – ONL 056 Birds (+ Squirrels !!)

This is a picture of what happened in some winter days on my terrace/Patio. Not all simultaneously, but after each other. So I gathered the birds and squirrels in my mind, and inserted them in one picture.

You can stitch it – very detailed- over-one, or more gently to the eye – over two. You may stitch with – or without Squirrels…. Lots of snow and bare trees give the real winter feeling , and many of the threads are chosen to show the sparkle of ice and snow.

Long- and Backstitch snowflakes fall from the skies, and the last frozen berries (in Special Stitches) are saved for hungry birds.

Size: The mere design size of this piece, including the ornate frame is 182 x 96 stitches.

Recommended Fabric: 16/32ct in white, cream or black! Lightest Blue or Turquoise, or Rosé. Winter colors… Maybe even a snowy grey – do a floss toss to find your favorite!

Materials: Almost all DMC with one pretty silk and two sparkly treasure braids, some crystals and shimmering beads… Check the materials here.