Stork in DMC - PAT0704 - Downloadable PDF

Stork Cross Stitch Embroidery Pattern

What Is Being Made

This is a colored cross stitch chart featuring a stork design, titled "Stork - Cigogne" in both English and French. The pattern provides a detailed diagram for stitching a decorative stork motif suitable for framed artwork, decorative textiles, or embroidered home décor projects. This intermediate-level design is ideal for embroiderers with basic cross stitch experience looking to expand their skills with a more intricate subject.

Embroidery Technique

This pattern utilizes the cross stitch technique, one of the most popular and accessible embroidery methods. Cross stitch involves creating X-shaped stitches on evenweave fabric to build an image from a color-coded chart. The pattern is presented as a colored cross stitch chart (diagramme pont de croix en couleurs), which uses symbols and colors to guide stitchers through the design. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that while the basic cross stitch technique is straightforward, the pattern contains enough complexity in color changes and stitch placement to provide a satisfying challenge for developing stitchers.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch employed in this pattern is the cross stitch (pont de croix). Stitchers will work individual X-shaped stitches following the chart diagram, with each square on the chart representing one cross stitch on the fabric. The colored chart guides which DMC Mouliné thread color to use in each area of the design.

Materials Required

This DMC pattern specifies the following materials:

• DMC Mouliné Special Embroidery Thread (117MC) - The pattern utilizes eight specific DMC thread colors: 310 (black), 762 (pearl gray), 727 (pale yellow), 725 (medium yellow), 747 (sky blue), 993 (light aquamarine), 3814 (dark green), and 991 (dark aquamarine). These colors create the stork design with naturalistic shading and detail.
• Aida Fabric (Toile Aida) - The pattern is designed for Aida cross stitch fabric, an evenweave material with a regular grid structure that makes it ideal for counted cross stitch work. Aida comes in various counts; the specific count recommendation would be indicated in the full pattern instructions.
• Cross stitch needle - A standard embroidery needle appropriate for the chosen Aida fabric count
• Embroidery hoop or frame - To hold the fabric taut while stitching

Pattern Format and Availability

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern from the DMC Library (Bibliothèque DMC), making it accessible to stitchers of all budgets. The digital format allows for easy printing and reference while working on the project. The pattern includes a multi-page chart with color-coded symbols and a tool kit section listing all required materials, making it a complete resource for beginning the project.