Free Hummingbird Splendor 03 Cross Stitch Pattern

Hummingbird Splendor 03

I just saw the cute little hummingbirds back in my yard, happily sipping nectar from the freshly blooming flowers. And then guess what? I came across this adorable set of hummingbird art that I absolutely had to add to my growing collection of cross stitch designs.

Did you know hummingbirds have tongues like the shape of a “W”?

The tongues of hummingbirds are exquisitely adapted to their nectar-feeding lifestyle, featuring a shape that intriguingly resembles a “W”. When extended, the tongue splits into two narrow tubes, forming a structure that resembles a “W” or a forked shape. This design serves a highly functional purpose, allowing the hummingbird to efficiently lap up nectar from flowers.

As the bird delicately inserts its tongue into a flower, it draws the nectar into the grooves created by the “W” shape through a fascinating process of capillary action and hydraulic pumping. This specialized tongue structure is not only a marvel of evolutionary adaptation, but also a key feature that enables hummingbirds to thrive in their specialized feeding niches.

The Pattern

Every spring and summer, my mother used to hang a fuchsia basket on our front porch, bringing vibrant colors and life to our front door. It was always delightful to watch it gradually fill up with blooms as the weeks went by. The more blooms it had, the more hummingbirds would grace us with their presence.

As a child, and even as an adult, I have always been captivated by the mesmerizing sight of the hummingbirds, their wings fluttering so rapidly that they seemed to effortlessly hover in the air.

When I stumbled upon this splendor-filled set of hummingbirds, I couldn’t resist snatching them up to ignite my creative inspiration. Naturally, I went all in and secured the commercial rights, knowing that these designs are the perfect fusion of hummingbird colors and fuchsias that transport me back to my joyful childhood memories. Whether you envision transforming them into a whimsical throw pillow, integrating them into a quilt top, or embellishing a room with these charming creatures, the possibilities are truly endless!

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When converting watercolor artwork into cross stitch patterns, I knew it was important to consider the level of detail and intricacy to ensure that the essence of the original artwork was preserved. Additionally, the choice of color palette and the number of thread shades can greatly impact the final results, so I created the designs each using two sizes of stitch counts, as well as different number of colors of DMC threads used.

It’s fascinating to witness the transformation of a two-dimensional artwork into a three-dimensional textured piece through the art of cross stitching.

Free Hummingbird Splendor 03 Pattern – 300×214 approximately 149 DMC Colors

Free Hummingbird Splendor 03 Pattern – 200×143 Approximately 149 DMC Colors

If you prefer a little smaller of a design with fewer details and depth, this design is also offered in 200 x 143 count with approximately 99 colors.

Follow the charm of hummingbird patterns…

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