Grosbeak hand embroidery pattern with a 20-page PDF stitch guide. This is a digital download for stitching by hand; no finished embroidery or supplies are included.
A rose-coloured breast sits among four flowers, three buds and four leaves. Cream wing markings lead towards the grosbeak's tail, while the flowering branch sets a diagonal beneath the darker plumage.
Inside the guide
A numbered map divides the design into 7 working areas. The guide includes stitch direction and sequence, preparation, practice samples, finishing guidance and 20 suggested DMC shades.
Working areas: Branch and branchlets; Leaves and buds; Tail and folded wing; Ivory body and rose chest; Head, eye and open bill; Four open flowers; Feet and final overlaps.
How is the grosbeak kept distinct from the pink flowers?
The breast and flowers occupy separate areas with different directions and surrounding values. Keep the cream wing marks and dark plumage intact rather than blending the bird into the blossoms.
Files included
- 20-page Stitch Guide PDF
- Hand Embroidery Stitch Sampler - Essential Needlework Handbook, 16-page bonus PDF
- Colour reference JPG
- Full-size A3 transfer PDF with a 50 mm print-control bar
- White-background and transparent line art PNGs at 600 dpi
- Dimensioned SVG linework
- 10 lifestyle concept JPGs for placement inspiration
Size and printing
The full design field is 23.2 × 30 cm, including margins, in portrait orientation. This is the drawing field, not the bird’s body length. Print the A3 PDF at Actual Size / 100% and measure the 50 mm control bar. Allow extra fabric beyond the field for mounting or sewing.
Before you stitch
Suggested level: intermediate to advanced. Use stable, even-weave linen, six-strand embroidery cotton, a fine needle and a frame that accommodates the design. The reference shows muted teal linen. Test your transfer method and the suggested thread colours on your chosen cloth before starting; screen colours and thread dye lots vary.
File use
The PDF guide is in English. No physical item is shipped. The SVG contains linework, not machine-embroidery stitches. Lifestyle images do not include sewing patterns for the objects shown.
Personal, non-commercial use only. Do not resell, share or redistribute the files, linework or reference images.
Design note
AI tools were used in developing the design and reference visuals. Lifestyle images are digital placement concepts, not photographs of a stitched sample.
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