Little Bird in Flower Wreath

Cross Stitch Pattern, Bird in Flower Wreath, Susan Bates Cross Stitch, Floral, Nature, Embroidery Flowers, Cross Stitch Gifts

I am so in love with this floral wreath with a little bird in it!  As small as it is, it did take me almost a month to complete!  I work full-time outside of the home so finding time for craft projects has been a bit of a challenge.  But we have to MAKE time for things (and people) we care about.  In my case, I’ve made more craft time by just sacrificing sleep time.  I have tried all sorts of time management strategies but they have all failed.  I am working full-time, have a growing and curious boy to keep an eye on, two very mischievous cats, and 1 very messy hamster!  There is no additional time!  So… forget sleep!  I need crafts to keep me sane!!!  I have been waking up at 4:30am every day just so I can have 2 full hours of uninterrupted craft time.  Do I really need 8 hours of sleep?  Hmm…

This pattern is from Susan Bate’s Cross Stitch book called:  Cross Stitch Mini Motifs: Flowers: More Than 50 Mini Motifs  I love all of her work!!!  I am already working on another pattern from her book!  Of course, pictures to follow when I finish!

Cross Stitch Pattern, Bird in Flower Wreath, Susan Bates Cross Stitch, Floral, Nature, Embroidery Flowers, Cross Stitch Gifts

As for this little birdy, it is a gift for someone that has always inspired me to “let my creativity rain.”  The one and only Jera Brandvig from Quilting in the Rain, author of Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern: Fresh Techniques for Busy Quilters and Quilt As-You-Go Made Vintage: 51 Blocks, 9 Projects, 3 Joining Methods.  I love her work!!!  She has her own fabric lines as well and all of which I have hoarded and stashed away.  It’s just too pretty to cut up!

This is on its way to her now.  I hope she receives it soon and will love it as much as I do.  💕  Hooray for happy mail!  📦✨

Cross Stitch Pattern, Bird in Flower Wreath, Susan Bates Cross Stitch, Floral, Nature, Embroidery Flowers, Cross Stitch Gifts

Cross Stitch Pattern, Bird in Flower Wreath, Susan Bates Cross Stitch, Floral, Nature, Embroidery Flowers, Cross Stitch GiftsCross Stitch Pattern, Bird in Flower Wreath, Susan Bates Cross Stitch, Floral, Nature, Embroidery Flowers, Cross Stitch Gifts

Cross Stitch Pattern, Bird in Flower Wreath, Susan Bates Cross Stitch, Floral, Nature, Embroidery Flowers, Cross Stitch Gifts

Additional Resources:

Here are the names and links to the cross-stitch supplies that I use. 😉

14-Count Aida Cloth:  DMC Classic Reserve Aida, White

Embroidery Floss Economy Pack:  Premium Rainbow Embroidery Floss – Cross Stitch Threads (105 Skeins per pack)

 

Have you tried this cross stitch pattern?  Let me know what you think!

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