Mirabilia Blackbird Counted Cross Stitch Pattern with Embellishment Pack

"Blackbird" is an exquisite counted cross stitch design from the world-renown hand of Mirabilia's Nora Corbett. Nora describes this artwork as:

"Cathy, the protagonist of Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights, is often portrayed as a wild and untamed character. Cathy is depicted wandering across the moors in a brocade gown adorned with embroidered black birds. The dress is a stark contrast to the rugged landscape around her, emphasizing her refinement and elegance. Despite her refined appearance, Cathy’s presence on the moors is still somewhat unsettling. She seems to blend in seamlessly with the dark and foreboding landscape, hinting at her own dark and mysterious nature. The dress, with its intricate embroidery and classical design, serves to further emphasize Cathy’s complexity and depth as a character. Overall, the image of Cathy on the moors in her brocade gown with embroidered black birds is a powerful and evocative one, capturing the essence of this iconic literary character."

Recommended fabric: 32 Count Linen, or 16 count Aida

Stitch Count: 272w x 247h

When worked over two threads on 32 count linen or 16 count Aida, the completed size of the embroidered area is approximately  43.2cm x 39.2cm. When selecting fabric, be sure to allow for framing, adding at least an extra 20cm to both width and height.

This package includes the Mirabilia charted design with a colour photograph of the completed design, a complete list of DMC stranded cottons and Caron Waterlilies, plus the Mill Hill glass beads (8 packs in total) used to complete the design, but does not include the fabric or threads.