Bee Eater - cross stitch pattern PDF

European Bee-Eater Cross Stitch Pattern - PDF Download

This stunning cross stitch design captures the European Bee-eater in all its vivid, tropical-looking color — a golden-yellow throat, turquoise-teal breast dotted with delicate highlights, chestnut-and-rust wings, and a long, elegant tail perched on a rustic wooden post. One of Europe's most colorful native birds, the bee-eater brings an exotic, jewel-toned pop to this realistic nature portrait, making it a real showstopper piece for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Pattern details:

Design size: 92×92 stitches

Size for Aida 14 = 17 x 17 cm
Size for Aida 16 = 15 x 15 cm

10 colors , DMC
Used stitches: only cross stitch
Skill level: Easy

Pattern in PDF includes: 

- color cross stitch chart (with backstitch and without backstitch separately)

- black and white cross stitch chart (with backstitch and without backstitch separately)

- symbol key for DMC
- list of DMC thread colors



How you can use this pattern:

• Stitch it as a vibrant statement hoop art piece for a living room, study, or sunroom
• Combine it with other realistic bird designs to build a colorful naturalist gallery wall
• A wonderful gift for birdwatchers, ornithology enthusiasts, or lovers of exotic-looking wildlife
• A rewarding project for stitchers who enjoy rich color blending and detailed feather shading
• A striking summer-themed piece to bring bold color into your seasonal decor rotation

How to finish and display your embroidery:

• Leave it mounted in the embroidery hoop for a colorful, ready-to-hang wall accent (as shown)
• Frame it under glass for a more polished, gallery-ready presentation
• Turn it into a decorative pillow or the front panel of a tote bag
• Pair it with other bird portraits in matching frames for a cohesive nature-art wall
• Gift it framed as a striking present for a birdwatcher or wildlife art lover