Rowdy Jay
Of all the critters that call temperate forests their home, blue jays are undeniably among the most recognizable. With their striking blue feathers, their loud call and their rambunctious nature, they sure know how to make their presence known!
Although I often use geometry and straight lines when designing animals, I wanted this blue jay to have a softer, more natural look while still using a fair amount of negative space. This model was stitched on Fiddler’s cloth, but I’m confident that it would look great on most fabric colors.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Stitch Count
60 stitches wide x 72 stitches high -
Recommended Fabric
14-count Fiddler’s cloth -
Project Dimensions
4.29 x 5.14" (10.9 x 13.1 cm) -
Fabric Size
11 x 12" (28 x 31 cm) -
Number of Strands
Use two strands for full stitches.
Use one strand for backstitching. -
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Rowdy Jay Pattern A
Rowdy Jay Pattern B
Did You Know?
Blue jays aren’t actually blue! There is no blue pigment in the jay’s plumage. When light hits its feathers, only the blue rays are reflected, which is what our human eyes end up seeing.
Credit:
Reprinted with permission from Cross-Stitch in the Forest by Max Pigeon. Page Street Publishing Co. 2024. Photo credit: Annemarie Grudën.
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