Birds are a common motif in folk embroidery across many cultures and, because of their association with gardens, symbolize paradise. This striking pair of confronted birds comes from Macedonian folk embroidery and is worked in a traditional palette of terra cotta red, deep blue, and gold. Beautiful as a framed piece, table mat, pillow cover, or wallhanging.
 
Stitch count:111 x 233 sts
Finished size (on 30 ct): 7-1/4 x 15 inches, exclusive of hem 
 
My high quality kits come with everything you need to make the embroidery in the photos--30ct Greek linen in Vanilla, DMC floss, full color SOC (symbol-on-chart) pattern, along with a John James size 24 tapestry needle. The raw edges of the fabric are serged for your convenience, so you can start stitching as soon as you open the kit!